Inspired and motivated by his struggle with cancer, NIU alumnus Steve Mazan will appear on "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" tonight as part of achieving his lifelong dream. The comedian, who graduated from NIU in 1998 with a B.A. in media studies,...

DeKALB | The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free tax return help for NIU students and residents of DeKalb. VITA is offering assistance in two sessions. The first session starts today at Founders Memorial Library and lasts until...

Most students don't have water perpetually dripping down their desks when they attend class. But at 1650 Pleasant Street, the School of Art has 10 students working in conditions they have found to be unacceptable. Last fall, students complained their...

Beware the ides of March. Most people cannot stand this brisk winter and can't wait until it's over, but several students in the sculpture art department are concerned about the impending spring. Students are concerned their hard work could be damaged...

Getting the chance to perform on the same stage Prince, Korn and Lenny Kravitz once lit up is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring musician. That very opportunity presented itself to Joel Bernhard, junior communication studies major, as he performed...

DeKALB | The graduate schools and the Division of Research and Graduate Studies at NIU have almost eliminated their financial deficit. "About four years ago, when [Dr. Rathindra Bose, Vice President of Research & Grad Studies] arrived, we had about...

In his 35 years as both a student and faculty member, Steve Lux has seen many attempts to address alcohol- and drug-related issues at NIU. As chair of the Alcohol and Drug Education Council, Lux, a health educator for Health Enhancement, will rejoin students...

It is like sharing laughs with an old friend that you haven't seen for a very long time. Lately, I've fallen for the wines of the Rhone Valley. The Syrah and Grenache grapes grown in the rock soils of sunny-southeastern France have been a romantic escape,...

The sun may not be the only thing that burns students traveling south this year. Students looking for a cheap, "all-inclusive" spring break package should be aware of the potential risks, many travel experts say. Horror stories of travel companies promising...

DeKALB | In a matter of days, the campus has come to resemble a tundra, and students and faculty have been forced to deal with the sub-zero temperatures. Many students - and in some cases, professors - skipped out on attending or teaching classes due...

DeKALB | Students interested in studying abroad but worried they won't be able to afford it can learn how at a workshop tonight at 7 p.m. in DuSable Hall, Room 176. Three speakers will discuss topics such as lower cost program options, scholarship opportunities...

DeKALB | Greeks from every chapter of every council will showcase their philanthropy and fundraisers on Wednesday at the Chick Evans Field House from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Representatives from each Greek council and SA senators from the Greek Committee have...