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PORN in the classroom

By Rachel Gorr | April 13, 2006

"Deep Throat." Playboy. Classroom. Porn site. "One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn't belong." Or maybe it does. According to a new article in the April 3 issue of Time magazine, "Sex in the Syllabus," many schools...

Getting Connected

By Jake Miller | April 12, 2006

NIU Connect, the new student information system that will replace the current system in the fall of 2008, kicked off in the Altgeld auditorium Monday with a briefing about the progress and future of the new program. NIU Connect will use the PeopleSoft...

Learning how to make it on your own

By Rachel Gorr | April 12, 2006

Honors students are flying free from the residence halls and learning how not to crash and burn. This month, the Honors Program is hosting several events intended to teach students how to live on their own, or at least in an apartment. This is the second...

Puppet show takes center stage

By Christopher Norman | April 12, 2006

Imagine a standing ovation following final exams. This may be the case for one theater major. Lindsay Diakoumis, a senior theater major, has developed the puppet comedy show "Ultimate Puppet Destruction" as her senior project. The show will be held at...

The secret life of a clerk

By Sarah Augustinas | April 12, 2006

Artemus Ward, a political science professor, had a book published on the jobs law clerks do within the Supreme Court that often go unnoticed by the public. The book, titled "Sorcerer's Apprentices," provides an in-depth look into the widely-kept secret...

Speaker looks at past black leaders to inspire future

By Sherelle Green | April 11, 2006

Malik Zulu Shabazz, attorney and national chairman of the New Black Panther Party for Self Defense, raised many issues dealing with black communities and struggles while talking about the respected black leaders of the past and present. Shabazz spoke...

Retired PR practitioner stresses truth, calm and ethics for success

By Nikki Caiafa | April 11, 2006

Telling the truth, listening to customers and remaining calm in crisis situations were just a few pieces of advice from John Koten's speech. Koten, a retired senior vice president of corporate communication for Ameritech, spoke to students Monday night....

Professors honored with teaching awards, grant

By Michelle Gilbert | April 10, 2006

Professors John Hartmann, Richard Orem and David Taylor are the 2006 recipients of the Presidential Teaching Professors award. The three recipients also will receive a $2,000 boost in their base salary pay as well as a $5,000 grant for field research...

Cancer never sleeps, neither do participants

By Christopher Norman | April 10, 2006

Some brought tents, others just sleeping bags. All came to fight cancer. Relay for Life, an annual all-night marathon sponsored by the American Cancer Society, raised $70,900 for cancer research and programs. The event took place from 6 p.m. Friday until...

here’s what happened at …

By Christopher Norman | April 10, 2006

Aaron Langguth, SA Treasurer, said the finance committee has approved the budget for the next fiscal year. The senate will vote on the budget during the next meeting.

Robert Batey, senator from District 3, addressed the Town Hall meeting on Wednesday. Though there was a low turnout, Batey said senators were able to discuss issues to make the SA better.

The Ad Hoc committee was set up last week to look into a resolution to support consistent vegan options in the residence halls last week. They discovered the Residence Hall Association already had a committee working on the issue and the SA plans to work jointly with the RHA. During the residence hall meetings last week in Neptune, Stevenson and Grant, they took polls on the food issue.

The Student International Business Organization was given recognition. Mike Heitzler, a sophomore business management major, said SIBO's focus is to provide students in the college of business a place to focus on international business. The organization currently has 12 members and plans to find opportunities for study abroad programs as well as look for internships abroad.

Kiarri Andrews, senator from District 5, and Batey, were nominated for Student Association Speaker for the next academic year. The senators will be given a chance to speak at the next meeting then the senate will vote on the new speaker.

The senate also voted to cancel the meeting next week in order to resolve issues some senators had with holding a meeting on Easter Sunday. They plan to hold an extra meeting on April 30. The senate will meet in Room 100 of the Campus Life Building.

Leadership conference promotes sharing opinions

By Sherelle Green | April 10, 2006

Several events will happen on campus this week acknowledging African American leaders and issues. NIU will hold the African American Leadership Conference from April 10 through 14, sponsored by black organizations on campus. The AALC is the largest student-run...

Siblings Weekend sets sail for outdoor fun, games

By Evan Thorne | April 7, 2006

"Climb On Board and Sail Away" today, Saturday and Sunday with the Residence Hall Association's cruise-themed Siblings Weekend. All weekend there will be activities, food, games and giveaways geared toward siblings of all ages. "We have a lot of little...

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