There's been an invasion in the northern Illinois region, but none of us can see it happening. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, a microscopic species of oak leaf gall itch mites may have made their home in the oak trees and on the...

Students interested in becoming more involved at NIU have hundreds of options to explore at the Student Association's Organizational Expo in Central Park, Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 200 student organizations will be on hand for the event. "A...

The first College Democrats meeting of the fall began with a "surprise" as president Kevin Chambliss announced his candidacy in the next DeKalb County Board election. The announcement followed a speech by state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, who called upon...

Jeanine Menolascino did not decide to go Greek until the second semester of her freshman year, and she regrets not going through fall recruitment. "I was involved in community service and social events, but I wasn't satisfied. I saw people in my dorm...

For students with certain majors, getting into classes can be challenging enough to begin with. This semester, many transfer students have been left out in the cold, earning no credit hours toward their major requirements. Des Lawe, a junior psychology...

For NIU students, finding a parking spot can be difficult, with specific lots requiring the possession and display of appropriate color-coded permits. Parking consists of different-colored permits, and each color has a designated lot for parking. A yellow...

COLLEGE DEMOCRATS will host a general meeting tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Stevenson North Fish Bowl room. College Democrats will also host a voter registration drive tonight from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Stevenson Towers lobby. For more information,...

Facebook applications are intended to entertain and enhance an average user's page. However, one application is challenging Americans' knowledge - or lack thereof - of world geography. The "Traveler IQ Challenge" is a game where users are tested on their...

After 10 years as dean of the NIU College of Law, Leroy Pernell is moving on. Pernell will leave DeKalb after the fall semester to begin a new career as dean of the Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando. An interim dean will be appointed...

Any stress a student feels should come from their studies - not finances. Despite financial aid, scholarships and grants offered by NIU, students are often left to personally pay the remaining balance. Independent providers, such as banks, can offer loans...

Sept. 21 marks the deadline for students wishing to appeal their grades from the spring and summer semesters. Between 40 and 70 people contact the Office of the Ombudsman every year in hopes of having their grades appealed, said Ombudsman Tim Griffin....

Students with parking concerns may soon find relief, as construction in the Grant North parking lot is expected to be completed. Though some finishing work will continue on the lot, it is expected to open today, said Laura Lundelius, coordinator of parking...