DeKALB | Brad Sweet, of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Stan Bazigos, of Pi Kappa Alpha, and Jessica Bennett, of Alpha Sigma Alpha, will represent their fraternities and sorority in the annual amateur body building contest known as Greek Physique, Phi Kappa Sigma's,...

DeKALB | One is the loneliest number to many people, but not to Derek "The Unicycle Guy" Weider. Since his arrival on campus last September, Weider has gained publicity and popularity for his unique choice of transportation: the unicycle. But why one...

DeKALB | Before a bill that would allow students to vote online in Student Association elections was shot down, tensions and sparks flared between the senators and the SA president at Sunday night's senate meeting. It began with heated questioning toward...

The rumor goes something like this: Underneath NIU's campus, there is a complex tunnel system that can be used to move about from one point on campus to another. Unlike most campus myths, there is some truth to this one. Everyday students are walking...

Deborah Brandt works to bring peace to others through an spiritual healing practice known as Reiki. Brandt, a yoga instructor and acupressurist at the Campus Recreation Center, has practiced Reiki for about 10 years. Reiki is a form of therapeutic touch,...

According to three Student Association members, it's time the SA became more accountable for the money it allocates. SA speaker Robert Batey and senators Dion Smith and Andre Ramsey are co-sponsoring a bill that would amend SA bylaws to require the SA...

DeKALB | An effort to end illegal music downloading from the recording industry may target 28 NIU students and force the rest of the NIU student body to think twice about the practice. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced it...

The lines in the dining halls can be hectic on Fridays. Students can often be seen taking five double cheeseburgers or 60 wingdings to get the most out of their meal plans before heading home for the weekend. This has many students wondering why NIU hasn't...

Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month and NIU is doing its part to recognize the achievements and strides women have made. The celebration of women's history originally began as a week-long celebration, and congress would eventually deem...

Logging on to the Internet isn't as easy as it seems for students who live in the residence halls. Students are experiencing a slow connection or no connection at all. "I get kicked off the Internet every once and a while, and have a slow connection most...

DeKALB | Several departments within Information Technology Services will move to the newly purchased Monsanto property, it was highlighted at Wednesday's Faculty Senate meeting. The Board of Trustees approved a $6 million purchase of the Monsanto property,...

The lines in the dining halls can be hectic on Fridays. Students can often be seen taking five double cheeseburgers or 60 wingdings to get the most out of their meal plans before heading home for the weekend. This has many students wondering why NIU hasn't...