A culturally diverse group of about 200 people gathered Tuesday night in the Newman Catholic Center to celebrate the end of Asian American Month with Asian cuisine, awards and entertainment. The third annual Taste of Asia, which was sponsored by the NIU...

A petition against the cancellation of summer graduation made its way around campus earlier this semester, but did not persuade the administration’s decision. DeAnna McClintock, a senior public health major, began the petition and collected about 200...

The NIU Foundation has a goal of $5,000 for the graduating senior class of 2005 as its senior challenge. The graduating senior class of 2005 is being paired up with the reunion class of 1955 to raise money for an outdoor bench at the Barsema Alumni and...

About 35 faculty members oversee 600 students in the NIU School of Nursing, causing shortage concerns for some faculty and students. "Faculty are scarce, but because we are an excellent university program with a very good reputation, we are able to fill...

Although classes are a big priority in college, many students find that playing video games takes up more of their time than studying. "It fills the time between golfing and going to the bar," said senior accountancy major Steven Leazzo. Some of the reasons...

Storm season is upon DeKalb and funnel clouds aloft were sighted over DeKalb near First Street and Bethany Road on Tuesday at about 5:30 p.m. "There was no tornado warning issued because there was no danger of touch down," NIU staff meteorologist Gilbert...

With more than 200 pieces of equipment at the Campus Recreation Center, John Sweeney has his hands full. Sweeney, the director of the Rec, said although the equipment is used extensively, machines at the Rec are for the most part working and in order....

Sometimes, there is a way out of a contract. The cost of living in a residence hall is steep for some students, and the finality of signing a contract may leave some students reeling in regret. But for those who have a legitimate reason, there is always...

Cultural performances and foreign food will highlight the Taste of Asia at 6 p.m. today at the Newman Catholic Student Center. "It’s a good chance for students to mingle with different student groups," said Shabna Asmi, a graduate assistant for the...

Spring graduates have until tomorrow to pick up guest tickets for the May 14 commencement ceremonies. Tickets can be picked up at the Convocation Center box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. Each graduate is limited to 10 tickets. "If...

While not reading endless pages for my English classes, and when I’m not typing paper after paper for said classes, I like to kick back, turn on my iPod shuffle and grab a good book. And for me, a good book is anything that revolves around - what else?...

Friday evening, senior biology major Becky Powers could be found with four of her nieces braiding each other’s hair in her residence hall room. Powers has brought her nieces and nephews to visit for Lil’ Sibs weekend every year she has been enrolled...