Leigh Morman is a fifth-year sociology major and, in many ways, she is just like any other college student. She gets up, goes to class, studies and hangs out with friends. But one thing sets Leigh apart from other students: She can’t see. Morman was...

Go ahead, say the name to yourself: "Barenaked Ladies." Now laugh, and think of scenarios you can fit the phrase into — most specifically, "I like Barenaked Ladies." Giggle discreetly. Repeat. Adolescent jokes aside, there still is the music. -Over...

Marques Houston, better known as Batman from the early-'90s group Immature, has released his self-titled debut album. -The first single, "Pop That Booty," is the catchiest song on the album. "Thick women's how we like it in the A-T-L" is a line that's...

The Student Association Web site, launched on Sept. 18, may not be compliant with federal regulations. Section 508 is a federal regulation stating all Web sites for government agencies must be accessible by all persons regardless of disability. “Functionally,...

It’s a “mix of scary and fun.” That’s how theater arts major Alex Gunn, an actor in “Children of the Corn II,” explained the performance. “Children of the Corn II” is a compilation of scenes from various movies including “Scream,”...

I can safely say that I'm the greatest humanitarian in world, far surpassing the efforts of the soon-to-be Saint Mother Teresa. No, I might not "spoon-feed starving Indian children" or "save lives." I actually spend most of my spare time, i.e. all my...

Editor’s note: The following article appeared in Wednesday’s Northern Star; however, due to a technical error, parts of the article were missing. Part of a $1 million grant from the federal government will give NIU students and professors the opportunity...

It's quite troubling reviewing a movie like "Scary Movie 3." How can one write about a film that's about spoofing other films? The film obviously lacks originality, which is intentional. So what's to discuss, besides the funny bits? For one, we could...

For some people, the scariest thing about the Rockford House of Horrors is that this "haunted house" is run by a local church. House of Horrors is an hour-long walk through "real-life" horrors. These scenes include a boy's suicide, domestic violence,...

NIU has taken its acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lifestyles to the next level by having faculty to integrate LGBT issues into their curriculum. On Friday, NIU will host a one-day institute, “Getting Real: Integrating Lesbian,...

Your fingers brush smooth piano keys as the audience watches. You take a breath before your fingers burst into motion. This is exactly what an NIU music student feels while playing a recital. All students looking to obtain a master's degree in music have...

Members of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon gathered at Barsema Hall on Tuesday night as alumnus Dennis Barsema dedicated a study lounge. Barsema dedicated the Student Study Lounge for SAE members to recognize to the fraternity he once was a member...