Jan. 22 • At 8:37 a.m., University Police responded to reported theft of copy cards from the Huskie Prints area of Founders Memorial Library. Officers' investigation led to one individual being referred to Judical Affairs. Feb. 11 • At 2:03...

The routinely empty residence hall parking lots on weekends are proof of NIU's reputation as a "suitcase school." Due to its proximity to many large cities and towns, many students go home every weekend for work or other personal reasons. This weekend's...

A tall, steely, seemingly-unflappable man, University Police Chief Don Grady sees his personal feelings as his last priority at work. His office is minimalist; not much adorns his office walls. "There's a certain expectation of how you should be. My job...

Catalina Garcia is described as having the ability to lift the spirits of all those around her. She was studying elementary education as a sophomore last spring and was active with the Latino Resource Center and was about to begin a new job as an undergraduate...

After the Feb. 14 shootings, the Wesley Foundation at NIU asked for help supporting the campus. What they received was more than 350 handmade prayer shawls. Kelli Beard, pastor of the Wesley Foundation, organized the shawl-making as a way to honor those...

Every spring, NIU fraternities prepare for Tugs, a tug-of-war tournament to prove the strength and athleticism of each house. As one of the most competitive fraternities on campus, the brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha (Pikes) are never too far from the trophy....

Acting mayor of DeKalb Kris Povlsen has seen NIU change over the course of his life. He grew up in Sycamore and has lived in DeKalb for 35 years. He remembers acting in plays at the O'Connell Theater and marching at football games with his high school...

Charlie Pajor hasn't attended a class at NIU in over 30 years, but he was just as shocked when the Feb. 14 shootings occurred at his alma mater. "In some ways it's hard to believe it was just a year, and in other ways, it seems like it's been longer than...

One year ago, the spring class of Geology 104 became well-known to the world. The members of the lecture-style class have gone from a list of names on a roll call sheet to a series of faces on the news to blending back into society. Five members of last...

DeKALB | Larry Gregory, assistant director of the School of Art, said the total number of art majors is down by 30 percent this semester. With that, the school of art has lost more than classroom capacity. Budget cuts have increased cutting courses and...

A rustling sound in the cradle at the foot of our bed. An infectious smile and a giggle that could go on for many minutes, and brighten even the darkest day. A baby who learned to walk before she mastered crawling â€" these words describe Gayle Dubowski....

Cole Hall, which once bustled with life, now stands as a constant reminder. Although the decision was made to renovate the building, it is no closer to completion one year after the Feb. 14 shootings. "When I walk by it and it's empty and dark, it reminds...