Sophomore undecided major Brian White started playing pool three years ago and finally is near the point where he soon will enter tournaments. On Thursday, White attended a series of events scheduled throughout the day at the Huskie Den featuring professional...

The Department of Public Safety Web site has a “Web blotter” available this semester that gives the public up-to-date information on campus crimes. University Police make brief summaries of their offense reports available to the public at www.finfacil.niu.edu...

When NIU students begin partying too early in the week, Friday classes can suffer the most. One reason Fridays have historically low class attendance is because some students begin their partying on Thursday night, if not earlier. The three-day Labor...

Student Association Senate elections are on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24, and the list of this year’s candidates is out. Each candidate had to meet a 2.0 grade-point-average requirement and take at least 12 undergraduate credit hours or 9 graduate credit hours,...

Roll, run, hit, run, roll, tick .... No, it’s not a football cheer; it’s an art form. The NIU Art Gallery will host a gallery by Jin Soo Kim, titled “Roll-Run-Hit-Run-Roll-Tick.” “Roll ...” is an artwork that encompasses two concepts: time...

NIU students, like many college students across the country, are at risk for civil lawsuits and suspension because of crackdowns on a type of file sharing known as online music piracy. In the computer usage policy for NIU’s computers on campus, it is...

Punk rock, hard rock, heavy metal and originality were all showcased at Saturday night's "Battle of the Bands." Held at Otto's (118 E. Lincoln Highway) the event was sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi and Axe-in-Hand guitar specialists. It featured talent from...

While both Chicago baseball teams are in the hunt for their first World Champion title in years, NIU welcomes a man who has won 22 of them in a row. Paul Gerni is a World Trick Shot Champion, and can sometimes be seen on “Trick Shot Magic” on ESPN....

Once again a Phish member has proven that he is capable of swimming on his own. This time around, it's bassist Mike Gordon. It all started with "Outside Out," a movie that Gordon directed three years ago. Sometime after its release, Gordon decided that...

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity members know how to show their Huskie spirit. In fact, they were presented with this year’s Greek Cup trophy at NIU’s football game last Thursday night. This award is given to the fraternity or sorority with the best attendance...

You don't have to be a cowboy to ride bulls in DeKalb. The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Drive, occasionally features a mechanical bull for all those willing to tame the steal beast. Residents flocked to the deck at the local bar to watch amateurs attempt to hold...

Faculty Senate President Sue Willis closed the first meeting of the academic year Wednesday with a Thanksgiving treat for all, saying no classes will be held the day before the holiday. On a more serious note, Willis began the meeting by addressing NIU’s...