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Open house puts Greek philanthropy on display

By Erin Wilson | February 7, 2007

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...

Northern View Community expected to be ready for fall 2007 semester

By Jessica Sabbah | February 6, 2007

DeKALB | Some NIU students will have a new place to call home come August. The Northern View Community, which is aimed at the population of students with dependents, married or partnered students, graduate students, law students and upperclassmen, is...

Sleep, academic success shown to have link

By Michelle Gibbons | February 6, 2007

Brendan Denil gets little to no sleep at stressful times during the semester. Denil, a graduate student-at-large, said the average amount of sleep he gets varies between three and nine hours per night. "During an exam week, I usually don't sleep or I...

Climbing the stairway to nowhere

By Derrick Smith | February 6, 2007

DeKALB | Not all staircases are designed to allow humans to ascend to the next floor, as evidenced by a unique structure found on campus near the intersection of Lucinda Avenue and Gilbert Way. That unique structure is called "Everyone's Everest," and...

NIU remains open despite National Weather Service wind-chill advisory

By Cassie Pfeifer | February 6, 2007

DeKALB | Several area schools were closed Monday due to the wind-chill advisory issued by the National Weather Service, but NIU remained open.

"I was kind of surprised, what with all the warnings about frost bite that were going on," said Monica Taylor, a senior sociology major. "I had an 8 a.m. class and a lot of people didn't even show up."

Steve Cunningham, associate vice president of administration of Human Resources, said several departments, such as Public Safety and the Physical Plant, consult with each other on whether or not there should be a delay or cancellation of classes or a university closure.

"We look at conditions. The key aspect is the status of the Huskie Bus Line, wind chill factors, weather conditions and we monitor other school closures," he said.

In the case of low temperatures, there is no cutoff for deciding whether or not classes will be canceled, he said. It is the combination of all the factors that determines class cancellation.

"Students and employees are first expected to make their own personal judgments about safety in terms of inclement weather," he said. "There could be an illness or reliable transportation issues."

In cases such as these, with extreme weather conditions, students are advised to contact the professor or college to come up with a solution for their individual situations.

The National Weather Service advises people to dress in layers, cover all skin and limit outdoor activity and exposure when dealing with cold weather.

Fight erupts at Holmes Student Center last week

By Jarrod Rice and Michael Swiontek | February 6, 2007

DeKALB | "Some people were screaming to stop pushing, some people fell down into the building, some people were yelling ‘This is E2 all over!'" stated University Police report regarding an incident on NIU's campus last week. On Saturday Jan. 27, the...

Petitions due today for DeKalb aldermen election

By Stephanie Wise | February 5, 2007

DeKALB | Today is the last day for candidates to turn in nominating petitions for the April 17 DeKalb aldermen election for the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th wards. Aldermen, along with the mayor, serve on the city council and play an influential role in deciding...

Think before you sign: Lease 101

By Carlene Eck | February 5, 2007

DeKALB | With the fall semester nearer every day, students seeking off-campus housing may be wondering how to go about signing a lease. A lease is a legally binding contract, and complications can arise when one or all parties involved do not adhere to...

Bears fans are frustrated, disappointed by Chicago loss

By Michael Van Der Harst | February 5, 2007

DeKALB | Disappointed faces were plentiful after the Chicago Bears' loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night in Super Bowl XLI. An event that started out with the highest of highs ended with the lowest of lows. A group of primarily Bears fans gathered...

Residence hall dining offers healthier choices

By Michelle Gibbons | February 5, 2007

DeKalb | Pedro Rodriguez eats at the Dog Pound Deli in Douglas Hall every day. Some find it hard to eat healthy on a residence hall diet, but not Rodriguez, a freshman chemistry major and resident of Douglas Hall. All his meals are from the residence...

Black frat vying for official status

By Jermaine Pigee | February 2, 2007

A new fraternity is seeking Student Associate status at NIU. The Divine Nine was known for its community service, as well as the leaders it produced. The Divine Nine is an informal name for a group of nine black college sororities and fraternities that...

Update: 2007 resolutions

By Katie Tegrar | February 2, 2007

DeKALB | A New Year's resolution is a commitment to change, and though some commitments are made to broken, some can be made anew. Health was an issue for several students around campus. "I've only had one or two cigarettes since New Year's, so I consider...

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