The Public Opinion Laboratory at NIU conducts a variety of research surveys. The surveys can be used to poll anything from public health status to general public opinion on government issues. Academic research, community planning, public policy, businesses,...

Students have a chance to win a Saturn and a $1,000 scholarship if they participate in the General Motors Acceptance Corporation contest. Registration runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the King Memorial Commons for a chance to be chosen...

After 34 years, Don Larson, executive director for enrollment services and registrar, is retiring from the Office of Registration and Records. Friday will be his last day. "Deciding to retire is a difficult process when you enjoy your job," Larson said....

Students have been buzzing about problems with bees. Those who run from them, however, can rest assured bee-season will come to an end when the first frost sweeps through DeKalb. The Grounds Department has been keeping a watchful eye on the flying pests...

The Fall Job Fair, held in the Convocation Center, has been a popular stop for many Chicago-area employers, ranging from Allstate Insurance to Target, for many years. Wednesday’s fair was open to all NIU students, but employers were mainly looking for...

Students will have an opportunity to renew, refresh or restore spirituality and religious faith at the upcoming Newman Catholic Student Center’s "Northern Illinois Koinonia 19" retreat Oct. 7-9. Persons of all denominations and religions are welcome...

Biting fall winds and DeKalb’s first steady rainfall in months did not prevent students from voting in the Student Association’s Senate election Wednesday. A total of 672 students, equal to less than 3 percent of the student population, voted Tuesday...

Those who need support dealing with bi-polar disorder can find relief confidentially. A group now offered by the NIU Women’s Resource Center meets every other Thursday and is designed to help those who need information about the disorder. The group...

District 1 Albert Nelson Nichole Brown Jarvis K. Purnell Jessica Laune Wendy Palma District 2 Rebecca Edwards Kevin Wagner Carolina Edwards Mohammed Lakhani Holly Creamer Dylan Gordon Alex Ketay Missy Lugo Chris Elsner Leonard Mongerie Patrick J. Binning...

The physical met the mystical when the NIU Physics department hosted its third annual Haunted Physics Laboratory Saturday in Pecatonica. The haunted laboratory will have exhibits in Oglesby, Freeport and Dixon in the upcoming weeks, along with its final...

A new program on campus called SPIN will focus on events for physically-disabled students and promote community awareness of physical disabilities. "SPIN is a student organization committed to the social and recreational interests of members of the NIU...

Prism will host a Human Auction to benefit victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita Thursday in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom from 6:30 to 11 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Kristin Johnson, who will emcee and deejay...