DeKALB | In response to recent theft and violence on campus, a forum is being held to find out how to make NIU safer. A campus security forum will take place today in the Stevenson North multipurpose room at 6 p.m. The forum is co-sponsored by the Residence...

DeKALB | In a sixth-floor cubicle office of white peg-board walls overlooking the East Lagoon, Gilbert Sebenste watches the weather change. He turns from his staff meteorologist duty to answer the phone. "Visibility should be reasonably good," he says...

Do you think NIU has a problem with safety? No. I think what we've witnessed have been isolated events. This is not a reflection of the safety of our campus. What would you say to students, and even parents for that matter, if they are worried about the...

DeKALB | Two of the suspects in the Oct. 21 alleged assault outside of Grant North have turned themselves in to police and are awaiting trial. Martell D. Hunter, 19, and his brother Danell Hunter, 18, both of Chicago, turned themselves in to University...

DeKALB | With over 2,500 applicants and only 500 available spots, NIU's CHANCE Program applicants face a tough selection process. The CHANCE — Counseling, Help and Assistance Necessary for a College Education — Program was started at NIU in 1968 to...

DeKALB | Fewer than one in 11 Latinos with a mental disorder contacts a mental health specialist, according to statistics compiled by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health, however, has identified Latinos...

DeKALB | In response to low turnout for recent student elections, the Student Association is adding a fourth polling place. Next spring, students will be able to vote for SA and Campus Activity Board executives in the Campus Recreation Center, in addition...

DeKALB | The First Year Experience and Orientation office is beginning its search for new orientation leaders for the 2007-2008 school year. Orientation leaders help incoming students and their families become acquainted with the campus and answer any...

DeKALB | In rain and thunder, Angels and Airwaves performed Friday night to a sparse crowd at the Convocation Center. At 9:55 p.m., Kevin Selover, assistant director of marketing at the Convo, made an announcement that the headlining act was running a...

DeKALB | For 31 years, S.I.S.T.E.R.S. has been an organization for black female students to come together for their own betterment. S.I.S.T.E.R.S. — Sisters Interacting Soulfully through Thoughts, Emotions and Realism to attain Self-awareness — is...

DeKALB | Students interested in what life is like outside of the U.S. have a chance to learn all about it during the 8th Annual International Week, beginning today. With 726 non-immigrant students on campus, it is important to recognize the significance...

DeKALB | This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Veterans Memorial Flagpole. Veterans Day ceremonies across the country take place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Because Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, the NIU Veterans Club...