-"I think fast but talk slow" epitomizes the feel of the third release on Capitol Records from Dilated Peoples' titled "Neighborhood Watch." Thoughtful and poetic lyrics touch on everything from guarding the block to avoiding gold-digging women. The core...

It's that time of year again: Students are beginning to panic about summer jobs, young women's miniskirts are shortening as young men's pants are tightening and lazy journalists have started resorting to cliche leads. However, the most resounding reminder...

Once again, Greg Feltes has saved Weekender. With a great deal of effort and a little bit of luck, I was able to secure a last-minute interview with Dave Chappelle ... of Royersford, Pa. How old are you? 40. Are you white or black? White. Do you look...

Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma are hosting events this week for "Blue and White Week." Wey-ni Langdon, a member of Zeta Phi Beta, said the week is a time for the two organizations to bond. Today, the sorority and fraternity will host a Greek Sip for...

Editor's note: This story is part of a series examining different colleges at NIU and how they are affected by budget cuts. Students in NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology don’t have as many electives to choose from for the fall...

Taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns have until Thursday to get them done. Volunteers with the American Association of Retired People Tax-Aide program and other AARP volunteers will be at the Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., from...

NIU will guarantee set tuition rates for incoming freshmen for a period of four years and one extra semester, placing the university in compliance with state guidelines. "We don’t know what the impact of the freeze will be yet," said Ivan Legg, executive...

NIU hopes to save about $600,000 per year after replacing equipment in the West Heating Plant. Bob Albanese, associate vice president of Finance and Facilities, said the plant, located near Lincoln and Douglas halls, was upgraded to be more efficient...

A new bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives soon may cut off funding to colleges that restrict military recruiters and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs on their campuses. The ROTC and Military Recruiter Equal Access to Campus Act, proposed...

The Residence Hall Association has invested more than $1,000 in prizes, toys and gifts for this years "Lil’ Sibs Weekend, " which is dedicated to the siblings of NIU students living in the residence halls. Siblings can check in at the residence halls...

After seeing 21 people killed by Brazilian police, Maria Helena Moreira Alves was inspired to make a difference in the crime situation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Alves, a Brazilian activist, became a member of Viva Rio, an organization she said was designed...

NIU’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community will host "Bridging the Divide: A Conversation about Religion and Homosexuality" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the United Campus Ministries, 633 W. Locust St. As part of LGBT Awareness Month, the event...