Michael Lehman hasn't been paying much attention to the presidential race. Most of his time is dedicated to attending classes and completing homework, so Lehman has been spared the constant barrage of negative attacks and non-stories of the candidates....

If you're going to drink, do it safely. This is the message in the prototype designs of senior communications major Ashley Harrington and sophomore computer science major Justin Oltz, the finalists in Health Enhancement's Safe Drinking Campaign Idea competition....

The American Red Cross Club of NIU is a new organization that started over the summer. Stephanie Bong, junior sociology major and vice president for the club, said the organization focuses on three parts: Spending time and working with veterans, educating...

The College Democrats were getting ready to watch Wednesday's debate, while the College Republicans were meeting with 35th District Sen. Brad Burzynski (R-Ill.). Both College Democrats and Republicans gathered at Stevenson North, with Democrats in the...

The departments of chemistry and biochemistry may need more test tubes. Since 2000, both departments have witnessed an increase of more than 130 percent in majors, according to NIU 10th-day enrollment figures. Back then, the department had 87 majors....

E.B.O.N.Y. WOMEN is hosting a Sweetest Day candy sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in DuSable Hall. For more information contact Linda Davis at [email protected]. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES is hosting a sign up today for a kayakclinic from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday...

As a recipient of the 2008 Bill of Rights in Action Award presented by the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Marc D. Falkoff, NIU College of Law professor, has been honored for his pro bono work with detainees at Guantanamo Bay. "Working with the detainees...

NIU students who are natural-born citizens obviously didn't have to pass the citizenship test to earn membership to the United States. And while many high school students, including those in Illinois, have to pass a Constitution test to graduate and American...

• At 2:40 p.m., victim reported someone took a university-owned Fluke brand net tool in Swen Parson Hall. Case is closed. • At 11:25 p.m., University Police discovered an individual who was unlawfully consuming alcohol at Neptune West. The...

Huskies with diverse character and university involvement may utilize their charisma through a new scholarship fund. In honor of the lives lost on Feb. 14, the "Forward, Together, Forward" scholarship offers an opportunity for students to seek redemption...

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. AND SIGMA GAMMA RHO, SORORITY INC. is hosting "Buy U A Drink," an alcohol awareness program. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event starts at 7:22 p.m. in the Diversions Lounge of the Holmes Student Center. For more information contact Chan...

ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER is hosting a study skills workshop, focusing on test preparation and reading strategies, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Latino Resource Center. For more information contact John Kim at 815-753-1177. To submit an event listing,...