The Center for Black Studies, Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma will host the Soul Bowl celebration at 5 p.m. today. Sheri Cox, vice president of Zeta Phi Beta, said the event’s purpose is to bring NIU together as one big family. “During the Soul Bowl,...

As part of the Black Student Union’s “Black Down Memory Lane,” Huskie buses will be boycotted Friday. DuJaun Smith, BSU treasurer, said the event’s purpose is to reflect and pay tribute to those who aided the Civil Rights Movement. He said the...

Budget cuts are taking their toll on the theater, music and art departments as all offices struggle with less funding for their programs. School of Theatre and Dance Increasingly difficult work situations because of burnt-out lights and outdated computer...

Today marks the first day of the Lenten season. “It’s a wake-up call spiritually,” said the Rev. Steve Knox of the Newman Catholic Student Center. “People focus on the need for repentance.” The Newman Center will hold five masses today for Ash...

The NIU student struck by a pizza delivery vehicle Monday night was treated and released from Kishwaukee Community Hospital Tuesday night, said Lt. Matt Kiederlen of University Police. Kiederlen was unable to confirm the status of the man’s injuries....

“Cancer never sleeps” is the mantra Relay for Life participants use to stay motivated during the all-night walk to fight cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held in DeKalb from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. April 2 and 3 at NIU’s Student...

Deciding whether all black people love fried chicken was the topic of a panel discussion conducted by the Center for Black Studies and Sigma Gamma Rho on Tuesday night. The moderators for the event, Tara McDonald and Russell Hanes, addressed several myths...

A student-organized protest against uniform company Cintas failed to draw numbers during Tuesday’s job fair at the Convocation Center. NIU’s Labor Rights Alliance had planned the protest over Cintas’ alleged anti-union practices. However, by early...

Luxury suites at the Convocation Center are one way to upgrade the viewing experience at athletic and other events. The arena is home to six suites, three of which are available to rent out for events. The other three suites are owned corporately by National...

Increasing enrollment and statements from the Illinois legislature were the major topics of discussion as the Higher Learning Commission gave NIU faculty the chance to offer feedback as part of the ongoing reaccreditation process at a meeting Monday night....

Transfer student applications hit a 10-year high last fall, prompting changes in the acceptable grade point average for transfers entering without an associate’s degree. All transfer students without an associate’s degree or 60 or more credits must...

A new bill that would increase funding for anti-drug advertising, while no longer allowing for pro-drug advertisement on public transportation, is drawing skepticism from drug alliance groups. Earlier this month, a provision approved by the U.S. House...