DeKALB | Three NIU students were injured and one student was killed in a collision last night in the Convocation Center parking lot ... that's what it looked like, at least. A mock DUI crash was held by the University Police and the DeKalb Fire Department...

DeKALB | Walking home under the night sky is nothing new to Rebecca Gerstner. Likewise, she is not afraid of the dark. "I grew up in Chicago, so I don't really care," said the senior journalism major of walking home alone. "I'll take them all on." Ensuring...

DeKALB | A rally and press conference in support of affirmative action was postponed Wednesday due to lack of audience, which may suggest a different approach may be necessary in getting students to care about certain issues. The event was scheduled by...

DeKALB | Though Amanda Scott Born is not an ROTC student, she participates in Boot Camp each week. The senior marketing major attends Boot Camp, one of the many fitness classes available at the Campus Recreation Center. Boot Camp offers an intense one-hour...

DeKALB | Ten organizations and more than 500 people gathered at Wednesday's Yell Like Hell event at the Convocation Center to cheer on their favorite organizations. The event, put on by the Campus Activities Board, featured an appearance by the NIU football...

DeKALB | The Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity has been placed under a temporary sanction by NIU and will not be permitted to participate in any homecoming activities, said Angela Dreessen, director of student involvement and leadership development. The sanction...

DeKALB | There are heroes among us, and not just on NBC. Some "heroes" can be found right here at NIU. Manny Hernandez, an associate professor for the school of art, is on sabbatical this semester, but that doesn't mean you can find him vacationing by...

DeKALB — The Strategic Planning Task Force, a group intended to put a plan of general direction for the university on paper, is currently in the process of formation. The task force should begin meeting in November and will develop a first version of...

DeKALB | Students looking to upgrade to iTunes 7 may want to wait, after reports say the new software can damage iPods and PCs. Upon upgrading, the first thing users notice is a new interface. Not only does it sport a toned-down color scheme, but it also...

DeKALB | The 23rd Annual Yell Like Hell competition is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Convocation Center. Last year's champions, the Philippine Student Association, are returning this year with hopes to keep the title another year. The crowd can expect bigger...

DeKALB | For $75, you can buy a cashmere sweater from Calvin Klein, a brand new iPod shuffle or a wheelchair for a handicapped person in an underprivileged country. On Thursday, students have the opportunity to help pay for one of those wheelchairs. Spin...

DeKALB | Many NIU professors have allowed Muslim and Catholic students to have the day off class for their religious needs. Some Muslims students agree that their specific needs are met. "As a Muslim on campus, I feel that when I ask for accommodations...