DeKalb County Clerk Sharon Holmes deals with a lot of phone calls from students about voting. Holmes, who serves as DeKalb County's chief election official, said the biggest confusion that happens on Election Day is usually students who call in for an...

The parents of one of five Northern Illinois University students shot to death in a lecture hall at the DeKalb school earlier this year have started a scholarship fund in their daughter's memory. Eric and Mary Kay Mace of Carpentersville say they've started...

The message from the Libertarian Party was loud and clear: Don't just vote democrat or republican because you think you have to. A rally for the Libertarian party was held Saturday in the Lincoln Room of the Holmes Student Center with U.S. Senate candidate...

The Student Association met Sunday evening to welcome a new senator, approve a student organization and pass the year's first amendment bylaw. At the meeting, 35 out of 39 were counted in attendance with only one executive officer, Vice President Lauren...

Aug. 22 At 3:18 p.m., victim reported someone took his bicycle from the exterior of Faraday West. On Oct. 22, case is closed. Oct. 9 At 3:45 p.m., victim reported someone took his bicycle from the exterior of McMurry Hall. On Oct. 22, case is closed....

Take a deep breath. With midterm season in full stride, many students who are trying to keep up with studying are feeling the effects of stress. Leslie Matuszewich, psychology professor, knows exactly why students feel this way. "You feel like you have...

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. is hosting "Tribute to Black Men" nominations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in DuSable. For more information contact Dominique Wheatley at 708-275-8239. SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC., IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY, INC. AND ALPHA OMEGA NU FRATERNITY,...

After taking History of Genocide taught by J.D. Bowers, students Shay Galto, Ryan Beebe, Megan Pitz, Emily Ericson and Brandyn Grove decided to get involved. They are starting an NIU chapter of the anti-genocide organization STAND (Students Taking Action...

Oct. 18 • At 3:08 p.m., victim reported being punched in the face and head by an individual. The victim refused medical attention and did not want to file criminal charges. All parties were referred to Judicial Affairs. Oct. 20 • At 5:09 p.m.,...

Students looking to manage their weight may consider portion size when trying to make healthy choices. Several variables can affect weight, including calories in beverages, less exercise, increased stress and social eating all contribute to weight gain,...

An historic presidential election like the current one often brings plenty of debate. With the Republican Party nominating its first female vice presidential candidate, Gov. Sarah Palin, and Sen. Hillary Clinton coming closer to the democratic presidential...

Most college students use microwaves on a daily basis, but some may not know all there is to know about the kitchen item. Merille Kurbis, kitchen helper at Stevenson Dining Hall says what to and not to put in a microwave: No: Styrofoam, Plastic containers...