College students always complain about food. While this complaint may be true on other campuses, here in DeKalb, there are some quality establishments at which to eat. Last year I was in a residence hall, and now, living on my own, I realized it was like...

For the second time in less than a month, Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, featured the fluid jazz and hip-hop blend of the J. Davis Trio (JDT). Armed with the same suave demeanor, the act returned with special guest Lunchbox Law and a headlining...

My shameful past must come out now. I can't stand the hiding any longer. I watched "American Idol." Sure, it wasn't every week. I didn't skip any funerals or weddings to watch it, and didn't fail any classes because of it. -That said, I was a bit disappointed...

When Jed Satow committed suicide at the age of 20 in 1998, his friends were shocked and asked his parents what could be done to help others in the future. Satow’s friends and parents decided to create a Web site, www.Ulifeline.org, to help those suffering...

One of America’s most widely read poets, Nikki Giovanni, will speak at 7 p.m. today at the Holmes Student Center’s Carl Sandburg Auditorium. An activist for the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s, Giovanni maintains her prominent place as a strong voice...

Students looking to voice their opinions in the residence halls may be able to get a start with the hall council. Each floor in every residence hall may elect two officials -- a president and a vice president -- to attend hall council meetings at 9 p.m....

NIU recently announced the school is hoping to sign a contract in the next 30 days with Verizon Wireless in order to sell cell phones to students on campus at regular or reduced rates, said Walter Czerniak, associate vice president of Information Technology...

Hollywood is opportunistic and exploitative. I am told it also has some bad qualities. Only in Hollywood could a movie idea based on an event be pitched and bought less than 24 hours after the event occurred. "King of Queens" star Kevin James was watching...

"Where's the Bacardi at?" You're not going to find it on "Hard," Jagged Edge's new release. The Atlanta boys' fourth album follows "Jagged Little Thrill," which achieved MTV success with the song "Where's the Party At?" - "Hard" reverts back to JE's roots...

“Black brotha, I love ya/ I will never try to hurt ya/ I want ya to know that/ I’m here for you forever true.” The S.I.S.T.E.R.S. organization is getting ready for its 25th annual Tribute to Black Men, which begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Holmes...

Help Wanted: Student group seeks students available on Sunday nights to discuss campus policy and allocate student fees. Additional available time is a must. The Student Association is accepting applications to fill the four senator positions left vacant...

Delta Sigma Theta sorority is hosting its first annual Halloween Bash. The event was set up to offer local children an alternative to trick-or-treating, said Tia Kirkling, member of Delta Sigma Theta. “As a public service organization, we felt that...