Asian-American Welcome Night welcomed new students on campus with open arms Wednesday. The program included booths from many Asian-American student organizations and advice from speakers of the NIU community. “I enjoy this event because I get to meet...

When the image of personal trainers comes to mind, many think of celebrities and regimented, healthy weight-loss programs. Brian Voller, a personal trainer at the Office of Campus Recreation Center, felt like anything but a celebrity when he was almost...

Starting this year, NIU has taken over operations of the concession stands at Huskie Stadium. An outside company used to control the concessions, but the university wanted to take over on a trial basis to see if they could offer improvements in any way,...

Student organizations sometimes use chalk to reach students and inform the campus about upcoming events. University Programming and Activities Office approval is required to post fliers on campus; those that are approved are allowed to chalk the sidewalks....

Although fast foods may taste good, they are not always the healthiest choice, or even the cheapest. Rebecca Smith, assistant director of dining education and nutrition at NIU, said there is a perception that eating well is more costly than eating fast...

U.S. Comptroller General David Walker, head of the Government Accountability Office, will speak to students at 5 p.m. today in the Barsema Hall auditorium. The GAO is an investigative arm of the U.S. Congress and responsible for overseeing federal spending....

The Freshman 15, an unexpected weight gain that is believed to occur during the first year of college, may be a myth. Many students do gain some weight their first year away from home, said Martha O’Gorman, an instructor and nutrition counselor in Family,...

The next two months could be the Convocation Center’s busiest time ever, with six events scheduled for the main floor. October’s events include the Homecoming Jam, featuring Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Lil’ Scrappy and Shawnna and a Bob Dylan show....

The way to Sesame Street will be through the doors of the NIU Convocation Center come November. Sesame Street Live will have three performances at the Convo on Nov. 16 and 17. Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster and other Sesame Street...

Members of NIU’s NAACP chapter spent most of their Monday meeting discussing ways to have peaceful events on campus and in the community. The meeting was touted as a follow-up discussion to last Wednesday’s talk about the events surrounding a Sept....

Students who use bicycles to get across campus may want to register them with University Police. That way it is easier for police to find stolen or missing bicycles. Sgt. John Kreutziger of UP suggested all students register their bicycles. “Everything...