Two NIU alumni who served in Iraq shared their stories for a documentary taped in Watson Hall on Friday. The documentary is a project created by a team of graduate students under the guidance of Jeffrey Chown, professor and director of graduate studies...

The Student Association Senate approved nearly $1.6 million worth of budgets for 72 student organizations at its Sunday night meeting. Although the finance committee makes budget recommendations, the senate has the power to amend any organization's budget...

This past Saturday, the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity donated their money and spent the morning walking at the March of Dimes March for Babies charity event at Hopkins Park. All the proceeds from the walk are intended to help premature babies stay healthy...

Emotions ran high at the Tugs championship matches Saturday as Pi Kappa Alpha (Pikes) defeated Phi Sigma Kappa. "Real men don't wear jeans!" shouted a Pikes fan, insulting Phi Sigma Kappa's Tugs uniforms of black t-shirts with jeans. "They're designer,...

The driver of the semi in an accident that killed NIU glassblower Daniel Edwards was cited for failing to yield while turning left. At 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, Edwards, 60, of Rochelle was traveling eastbound on Highway 38 near the interchange with I-39 when...

THE PHILIPPINE STUDENT ASSOCIATION will host a Philippine Cultural Night at 7 p.m. in the Wirtz Hall Auditorium. For more information, contact Christina Carpio at 847-924-1359. THE LATINO CULTURAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE will host "La Fe Salsa Night" from...

Whether you want a statue, a fountain, a garden or anything else, there are only a few days left to turn in your idea for an NIU memorial. According to Michael Malone, Feb. 14th Memorial Committee co-chair, the final date to submit written ideas for a...

This Saturday, the Holmes Student Center's Illinois Room will host a student group that models the United Nations. The meeting will host 30 students representing the countries in the U.N., as well as a faculty adviser, among others. Students in the group...

The National Weather Sevice has issued a tornado watch for numerous counties in Northeastern Illinois, including DeKalb County. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. DeKalb County is also under a severe thunderstorm watch until 6:30 p.m. tonight....

Since 1966, the Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching has been presented to teachers who have a passion to inspire others to learn. Nominees are motivational in the classroom, involved in outside participation and communicate well with faculty....

Student Recreation Services is offering nutrition advice. Martha O'Gorman, a registered dietician and a licensed dietician nutritionist, helps students with a free one-hour consultation. Students should fill out a client assessment questionnaire on the...

Despite the regular election one month ago, Campus Activities Board will be hosting a special presidential election May 6. CAB president Colleen Murphy said she learned of the new round of elections Wednesday morning. Murphy said Lonnie Pollard, the winner...