InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosted a race to raise money for impoverished children Saturday. The Ditch-Witch 5K Run for Kenya took place at 8 a.m. Saturday at Hopkins Park. Profits were donated to Homeless Children International in an effort to...

Now that Subway has been a part of Holmes Student Center for more than a year, it appears more people are eating fresh. Last year, Subway took the spot that McDonald's held in the HSC. Mitch Kielb, director of HSC, said the reason behind the change had...

Microsoft is offering students a $610 discount. In a campaign called "The Ultimate Steal," the computer software company is offering the Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition for $59.95, slashed down from the original price tag of $679. The offer is...

The Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity celebrated its 40th anniversary at NIU Saturday. The fraternity, which was chartered Oct. 7, 1967, tailgated on the east side of Huskie Stadium prior to the football game Saturday afternoon. A reception for alumni members...

Although the Huskies were not victorious, NIU students were undeterred. Many students said they enjoyed the Homecoming Weekend atmosphere. "The atmosphere around campus was neat," said junior journalism major Ryan Trine. "I think the university should...

Students returning to their residence halls after 7 p.m. Thursday may have had a rude awakening when they realized that they needed identification to enter. Students were required to show their NIU OneCard and Hall Entry Card when entering their residence...

Among the many Homecoming events happening this weekend, Northern Television Channel (NTC) is hosting a fundraiser/pregame kickoff. NTC, which is a division of the department of communications, is attempting to raise money for the station. "We want to...

This year is a critical time for Israel, Jerusalem Post military correspondent Yaakov Katz told an audience in the Holmes Student Center's Heritage Room Thursday night. The lecture, co-sponsored by NIU Hillel, began with Katz mentioning the Sept. 6 Israeli...

Safety during Homecoming Week was on the agenda at University Council Wednesday. NIU president John Peters wished everyone a safe and fun Homecoming. "This is a great time when our alumni come back and we have celebration," Peters said. "I always urge...

Though Cedric the Entertainer performs at the Convocation Center tonight, not many other acts are on the Convo schedule this semester. Kevin Selover, assistant director of marketing at the Convo, explained the lack of acts. "There is really not a whole...

With the next presidential election just over a year away, not all college students are up to speed on the current crop of candidates. Based on a poll conducted by the Northern Star, the three candidates students seem most aware of are Sen. Barack Obama...

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. | Students in Dennis Barsema's Management 444 class had the opportunity of a lifetime Tuesday as they interacted with three of NIU's most distinguished alumni. Jerry Rich (class of 1961), Jeffrey Yordon (1970) and Barsema (1977) were...