Students gathered Wednesday night at the Holmes Student Center to discuss racism, diversity and discrimination. "Racism: Take A Stance," hosted by the Campus Activities Board, brought in a panel of speakers ranging from doctoral student Andres Hijar,...

Members of the community can honor veterans and active members of the military at 11 a.m. Friday at the flagpole across from Altgeld Hall. All are welcome to attend this event, sponsored by the NIU Veterans Club. The ceremony will be led by club president...

NIU ART MUSEUM will host "Twin Tollans" from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in Altgeld Hall, Room 315. For more information, contact Jessica Witte at 815-753-1936. ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA will host "How Money Works" from 7:08 to 9:14 p.m. in the Stevenson Sunset Room. For...

Though some argue global warming is impacting the world's climate, NIU staff meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste does not believe it's affecting DeKalb's weather. Sebenste finds DeKalb's weather to be the same as it would normally be, despite temperature changes...

Dinosaur bones discovered in Montana have recently been brought to NIU. Geology graduate student Joseph Peterson discovered bones in Montana belonging to an Edmontosaurus with his students over this past summer. The Edmontosaurus is a plant-eating, duck-billed...

An upcoming campus environment survey sparked discussion at University Council. The survey, concerning student opinions and attitudes about the NIU campus atmosphere, came as a result of the Strategic Planning Task Force, said Provost Ray Alden. "One...

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency within the country Saturday, suspending the constitution and the parliamentary elections scheduled for January. The actions of Pakistan's head of government are likely to affect the stability...

The Student Association is considering adding call boxes to off-campus locations. Jacob Swanson, the lead senator of the SA's Campus Life and Greek Affairs committees, said the process is still in the developmental stage. "That's the ultimate goal. We're...

NIU First-Year Experience and Orientation is looking for orientation leaders for the summer. Erica Hochleutner, student orientation coordinator, said the orientation office is seeking individuals to welcome new students and parents to NIU, lead discussion...

NIU ART MUSEUM will host "Hot Rocks and Cool Blocks" from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in Altgeld Hall. For more information, contact Jessica Witte at 815-753-1936. COLLEGES AGAINST CANCER will host "Relay for Life Info Night" at 9 p.m. in DuSable Hall, Room 204. For...

Democratic candidates for the 14th Congressional District participated in the party's second debate before the Feb. 5 primary. The candidates - Bill Foster, John Laesch, and Jotham Stein - are campaigning for the seat currently held by retiring Rep. Dennis...

The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will present Christopher Durang's "Betty's Summer Vacation." The School of Theatre and Dance is presenting this comedy as it's next performance in its 2007-2008 Studio Series production season. The show will be running...