Students can ease their job interview fears by watching themselves answer employer's questions. Perfect Interview, a computer program offered through Career Services, allows students to record their responses to questions they may encounter in a job interview,...

In Davis Hall, the stairway to the observatory and platform above the east entrance is connected by a door without any obvious purpose. The door and platform are present in a photograph from the NIU Regional Archives, taken for an informational packet...

This fall, the NIU OneCard will get a makeover. The change in the OneCards was prompted by a new student system taking effect this fall, bursar Kinga Mauger said. This new system requires the magnetic strips on the current OneCards to be replaced. "With...

Staff Writer DeKALB | Teach for America representatives gave a presentation last night that demonstrated an opportunity to educate underprivileged students. The program enlists college graduates to help children in low-income communities receive a better...

The Faculty Senate Wednesday discussed how NIU handled the December threat and campus closing. Many members praised how the university handled security concerns but felt the university could have done more after the closing. Diana Swanson, associate professor...

With Super Tuesday - Feb. 5 - fast approaching, NIU College Democrats are divided on their choice for presidential nominee between Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, with former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards lagging. Tuesday...

NIU College Republicans met for the first general meeting of the semester on Wednesday, and received a guest - and a delegate. Illinois State Rep. Bob Pritchard spoke before the organization. Pritchard, a supporter of former New York City mayor Rudolph...

Thursday night's weather is expected to be especially dangerous, with negative temperatures and wind chills prevailing throughout the night. The temperature is expected to remain steady around -7 degrees, with wind chill values as low as -21. A west to...

Students may not consider winter the ideal time of year to wait outside for a late bus. But this is what many students are faced with during the opening days of the spring semester while waiting for a Huskie Bus. "Two times this week, I was late because...

THE NIU PRE-LAW SOCIETY will host the Law School Fair from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in Altgeld Hall, Board of Trustees Room. For more information, contact Josh Alvarado at [email protected]. DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. will have "Ms. Big and Beautiful Pageant"...

Although the temperature will stay above zero degrees, the DeKalb area is bracing for yet another chill this week. NIU staff meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste predicts high temperatures around 10 degrees for Thursday. "With wind chills between 20 and 30...

Mak Bicakcic said he has a lot on his plate this semester. While adjusting to the new stress of transferring schools and beginning classes, Bicakcic believes the last thing he needs to worry about is getting a Staph infection. Staphylococcus (Staph) is...