The state deficit is large but it won't hurt NIU too much. President Peters' main topic at Wednesday's University Council's meeting was the Illinois deficit. "The fiscal revenue for this year is off about $550 million in deficit," Peters said. Peters...

As laptops increase in popularity, students may begin to consider methods of keeping their laptops safe and secure. Jim Fatz, director of information security and operations, said laptops are usually equipped with a square port that utilizes a "universal...

The big, honking bus turns right onto Lincoln Highway from Normal Road. The bus just came from dropping off and picking up students on their way to their futures. The driver, a middle-aged woman peppered with brown - brown shades, brown hair, brown boots...

The lobbies of Grant Hall are now open after being closed due to a rash of fights and other disruptions. Michael Stang, executive director of Housing and Dining, said he consulted hall staff and supervisory staff when he made the decision to close the...

At 12:27 a.m., University Police found four individuals smoking cannabis in a stairwell in Grant North. The individuals were referred to Judicial Affairs. At 1:51 a.m., University Police approached an individual sitting in their car with the engine running...

Municipal elections may be months away, but Acting Mayor of DeKalb Chris Povlsen is reminding voters to perform their civic duty when the time comes. As part of its first meeting of the semester, the NIU College Democrats welcomed Povlsen Tuesday evening...

President Obama wants you ... to help volunteer to renew America. Weeks before his inauguration, now-President Obama announced the Renew America Together initiative for which he made a call to service. Since the initiative started last week on Martin...

T.J. Bukowski sits at a table in the Holmes Student Center across from Subway. While there for about an hour, he talks to multiple people who walk by. The bespectacled Bukowski's outgoing, friendly nature will come in handy as he works on a project that...

ALPHA PSI LAMBDA is holding an informational meeting from 9 to 10 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center Lincoln Room. For more information, contact Jhovany at 847-610-0259. The WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER is hosting "Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch" from 6 to 7 p.m....

After it was reported Monday that the timeline for the construction of the NIU-affiliated proton therapy center would be delayed, people with knowledge of the facility said they are hopeful the center will open on schedule. The $159 million Northern Illinois...

The WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER is hosting "Don't Sweat It" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center Activity Room. The event is free and attendees will sample a few cardio workouts. For more information, contact Jamie Bolar at 815-753-0320. The...

They're the first line of defense when it comes to move-in day, roommate rivalries and campus safety. They are the Community Advisers: students who have volunteered to be a positive influence on those living in the residence halls. Ebony Johnson, associate...