After 13 years of studying gerontological nursing, Judith Hertz, an associate professor of nursing, has been recognized for her work and research. Hertz received the 2004 Judith V. Braun Award, given by the National Gerontological Nursing Association....

Junior criminology majors Joe Gulino and Robert Ramsey have created MASIV, Men Against Sexual and Interpersonal Violence. “Sexual assault is a growing issue on campus,” Gulino said. The group was announced to the public through fliers handed out at...

NIU has not canceled classes for tonight’s game against Toledo, but does have 1,500 tickets left for students who can attend. The idea of canceling classes scheduled during the game never came up, said Ivan Legg, executive vice president and provost....

Pepsi and Ace Coffee Bar guarantee NIU big money in order to sell products on campus. No matter how much money the vending machines bring in, NIU is guaranteed an amount of money. NIU brings in about $500,000 per year in guaranteed contract money, said...

Tickets for the NIU vs. Toledo football game are available for pickup and sale until game time Tuesday night, scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Close to 4,000 student tickets have been given out, Assistant Athletics Director Sheila Berg said. “We won’t turn...

From a touch of classic country to a new wave of country blues, Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and the rest of the Muzikmafia pleased country fans young and old Friday night at the Convocation Center. The show marked a milestone in Wilson’s career....

Within the 70 or so undergraduate fields of study NIU offers, students may be interested in a rather unconventional choice - philosophy. David Buller, chair of the department of philosophy, says it’s worth looking into. “It’s largely a pursuit of...

This weekend marked the first time all three divisions of the Northern Star were honored simultaneously for excellence among college media outlets. The Star’s online edition, www.northernstar.info, won its third consecutive Online Pacemaker Award Saturday...

Native Americans and supporters danced to the sounds of drum beats Saturday at the 12th annual NATIONS Powwow at the Student Recreation Center. About 5,000 guests came from several states to experience Native American food, song, dance and more than 60...

About a month after moving through the revolving glass doors of Altgeld Hall, NIU faculty are just about settled into their new offices. The move from previous offices to Altgeld was an adjustment, but most thought the move went smoothly. “It was confusing...

Most NIU students probably consider themselves busy, but chances are, they’re not as busy as senior political science and history double major Ben Ogle. Ogle was recently chosen as the 2005 Student Lincoln Laureate Award winner, an award which recognizes...

An estimated crowd of 5,000 people is expected to gather at the Campus Recreation Center to attend one of the largest one-day festivals in the Midwest - the 12th annual NIU Powwow. NATIONS, NIU’s Native American Awareness group, will host the event...