Volunteers will come together today at NIU’s chapter of Get Carded 2003 in an effort to fight sexual assault. More than 700 colleges around the country will participate in the event to create awareness about sexual assault, said Jamie Zuieback, communication...

A year ago, Anies Baswedan was stuck in his native Indonesia, away from his family and work at NIU, while waiting for the United States to approve his visa. This tale is not uncommon among foreign students today. When a foreign student tries to enter...

The musical “Fame” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway. The NIU show will be one of more than 5,000 “Fame” performances, which have taken place in more than 16 countries. The musical follows...

Brace yourself. Sharon Smaldino recently was named LD and Ruth Morgridge endowed professor. Wait, what the heck is that? “My primary role is to provide leadership and opportunities to faculty, students and teachers in the integration of technology into...

The Black Student Union will sponsor its annual Chill Fest today. Originally scheduled for Sept. 12, the fest was canceled because of rain. BSU president Sharina Ware said Chill Fest definitely will be held today. “We promise that the Chill Fest will...

From the looks of the growing NIU job fair, signs show that the economy may be heating up. “I hope that the number of employers coinciding with the growing economy isn’t just wishful thinking on my part,” said Jean Callary, assistant director of...

NIU President John Peters addressed the Board of Trustees Thursday and said if NIU is forced to endure additional financial cuts from the state, he doesn’t know if it can go without making cuts of its own - including possible cuts to the faculty. Peters...

Residence hall students who won’t be able to make the road trip to Alabama or trek to the Convocation Center to watch this weekend’s football game have another option. Channel 22 in the residence halls will broadcast the NIU vs. Alabama game live,...

If you like the sounds of the islands, Panoramic is playing the fifth annual World Music Festival at 6:45 p.m. today in Chicago The festival will take place at the Randolph Cafe in the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Panoramic pays tribute...

The day for the Student Association’s Organizational Expo finally has come. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., booths promoting NIU student organizations will operate at Central Park, between Grant and Stevenson towers. Live music will be provided by DJ Craig...

On Friday, Johnny Cash, 71, died of complications from diabetes. Cash's career spanned six decades and earned him a total of 11 Grammys and a coveted spot in both the country and rock 'n' roll halls of fame. Cash was more than a legendary recording artist....

NIU students who can’t make the trip to Alabama this weekend can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Convocation Center will broadcast the Huskies’ football game against the Crimson Tide via satellite, giving students and fans a chance to watch...