If there are any NIU employees who want to stay fit but find the Student Recreational Center too congested, they no longer have an excuse. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is sponsoring the Fitness Images Today (FIT) Program, an exercise...

The saying "Its a five o'clock world," doesn't just lend itself to large executives within corporate jobs. Students seeking insight to their possible future careers may consider internships as a means of experience. The NIU campus offers many starting...

Graduate students are eliminating the paper trail. Graduate students who are writing a thesis or dissertation are now required to submit their work electronically. Bradley Bond, associate dean of the graduate school, said this change will be more convenient...

The presidential candidates have found another conflict of interest before the debates begin. The fate of the first presidential debate scheduled to take place today remains to be seen. Sen. John McCain put his campaign on hold to focus on fixing the...

In his first State of the University Address since the Feb. 14 tragedy, NIU President John Peters focused on enhancing student success both in the classroom and in the world. Last week, NIU learned it would receive two federal grants totaling nearly $1...

The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies invited political scientist Angelo Falcón to speak on the issue of Latino representation in American society. The event was part of the ongoing Latino Heritage Month and focused on the Defend the Honor...

Sept. 22 On Monday Sept. 22, a theft under $300 was reported between 1 and 3 p.m. at DuSable Hall. A person reported someone had taken her bicycle from the west side of DuSable Hall. The case is administratively closed pending new leads. Sept. 23 A theft...

Fitness Boot Camp to Raise Money for Cornerstone Christian Academy On Saturday, HalsPTW Fitness Boot Camp will hold its first Trial for Charity Day at the Cornerstone Christian Academy campus. The fundraising event offers participants a chance to sample...

Despite financial obstacles, construction for the chiller plant next to the Campus Life Building is underway. After clearing the site and setting up a fence around it, workers broke ground and they will complete the project in an estimated 18 to 24 months....

ELOGEME ADOPHI is hosting Praise Cafe from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Diversions Lounge. For more information, contact Jennifer Jameau at 815-793-5782. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD is hosting a dance competition in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m....

Those applying for Northern Illinois University don't need to worry about making their Facebook or MySpace pages private. Those pictures of you at parties: Leave ‘em. The dirty jokes your friends posted on your walls: No problem. Ten percent of...

Safe Passage of DeKalb will hold a vigil to observe Violence Awareness Month. This will be the 14th Annual Vigil at Safe Passage, which is DeKalb County's domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention agency. On Oct. 6, Safe Passage will join...