For some students, education isn't confined to the states. In the summer of 2006, NIU student Bryson Lenon, a senior sociology major, traveled to Ghana for a month and attended the University of Winneba. Lenon desired to explore his African roots, and...

In the past several months, the NIU Convocation Center hosted a number of major acts, including John Mayer, the Goo Goo Dolls and Blue Man Group. But just under 30 years ago, the Chick Evans Field House hosted one of the biggest names in music history....

DeKALB | While the number of students on campus decreases over the summer, the number of repair projects increase. May 15 marks the opening of this construction window of opportunity. Lots W and X on west campus will be repaved, the lots will have new...

By MATT APUZZO Associated Press Writer BLACKSBURG, Va. | Midway through his murderous rampage, the Virginia Tech gunman went to the post office and mailed NBC a package containing photos and videos of him brandishing guns and delivering a snarling, profanity-laced...

Students having to balance work with school feel the pressure increase as finals near. Colleen Wojcik, an undeclared sophomore, works late nights as a bartender at Starbusters. Wojcik has managed to find a way to juggle her responsibilities. "Finding...

DeKALB | The NIU Student Association, student body and the Christophe family are mourning the loss of a member and friend since his untimely death Tuesday. Dan Christophe Jr., a 21-year-old junior accountancy major, died Tuesday when his motorcycle collided...

By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) | Virginia Tech students still on edge after the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history got another scare Wednesday morning as police in SWAT gear with weapons drawn swarmed Burruss Hall, which...

By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) | More than a year before the Virginia Tech massacre, Cho Seung-Hui was accused of stalking two female students and was taken to a psychiatric hospital because of fears he was suicidal, authorities...

DeKALB | As graduation looms 23 days away, seniors are preparing to take the next step. What career to pursue is a common dilemma among all students, said Dave Klepitsch, acting associate director of campus and employer relations for Career Services....

DeKALB | When Allison Guedes first heard about the Virginia Tech tragedy, she not only felt sympathy for those affected, but also became concerned with NIU's safety. Guedes, a sophomore business major said she was horrified when she found out about the...

DeKALB | The library's book sale offers bargain prices for a cause. The book sale, which started in 2001, offers a variety of used books, each for $5 or less. Books are donated by DeKalb residents and NIU's faculty and staff. The sale is located in the...

By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) | Republican presidential candidate John McCain declared Wednesday he believes in "no gun control," making the strongest affirmation of support for gun rights in the GOP field since the Virginia...