Even with the war in Iraq being waged thousands of miles away, some NIU students may feel the effects at home. "It certainly has an effect on any American who pays taxes," philosophy professor Tomis Kapitan said. "Right now, there's a huge federal deficit."...

After failing to meet quorum last week, the Student Association Senate met officially Sunday evening. However, several senators were not there. According to the Senate clerk's records, only 23 out of 37 senators were present. Eighteen senators are needed...

Twelve hours on the track against cancer was the goal of Friday's Relay for Life at NIU. Students and members of the NIU community gathered in the Convocation Center for the walk/run to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who lost their lives to...

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES will host a "Taste of HHS" open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Wirtz Hall, Light Court. For more information, contact Liz Harris at 815-753-1891. GAMMA PHI OMEGA INTERNATIONAL SORORITY INC. will host a blood drive...

An extensive five-week Peace development program (Philippine Youth Leadership Program) will be spearheaded by the International Training Office starting April 2008. A total number of 22 high school and undergraduate students were flown in to NIU straight...

Lts. Darren Mitchell and Todd Henert of the NIU Police Department will offer their unique experience and insight at the 2008 National Campus Security Summit (NCSS) on Monday. The summit will take place Sunday and Monday at the University of Central Oklahoma...

When signing up for classes for the fall semester, students may find their classes scheduled in buildings not typically associated with the class subject. Cole Hall will not be reopened for classes in the fall and the resulting classroom crunch is a situation...

With President John Peters expected to make a decision on Cole Hall's future by May 1, the current status of Memorial Hall has also been in question. A bill concerning Memorial Hall has not been introduced to the Illinois Legislature, said Melanie Magara,...

A public forum on gun violence will be Monday at the NIU-Naperville Campus. The 7 p.m. forum will be hosted by the Illinois Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, headed by Stephen Young. Young lost his son 11 years ago to an illegally obtained gun and encourages...

Lecture in AHLS 308 on Tuesday focused on those adorable little creatures: sperm. AHLS 308: Body Fluids teaches students the principles, techniques, handling and testing procedures for cerebralspinal, seminal, amniotic and serous fluids. The class also...

NIU students are hoping to save boobs. Students bowled to raise money for breast cancer research Thursday night in the Huskie Den. All proceeds from "Bowl for Boobs" go toward the National Breast Cancer Foundation. "I got the idea from my sister, who...

THE NIU ART MUSEUM will host free massages in exchange for nature stories from noon to 5 p.m. in the Altgeld Hall Rotunda Gallery. To set up an appointment, e-mail [email protected]. For more information, contact Jessica Witte at [email protected] or...