The recent budget cuts called for by the state of Illinois have the entire campus searching for ways to save NIU money. The NIU athletic department has been considered as a possibility by those around campus. However, according to state laws, it would...

After a slow start this weekend, the NIU baseball team rallied late in the final of four games to avoid being swept by host Miami (Ohio). The Huskies (23-17, 9-7 MAC) registered five hits in Saturday's doubleheader after Friday's game was postponed because...

The majority of the NIU wrestling team was busy over the weekend at the University Nationals at Harper College in Palatine, Ill. George Kirgan, who wrestled in the 174-pound class last season, was the only Huskie who participated in both the Greco-Roman...

Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council came together to perform a step show contest Saturday at the Convocation Center. They showcased history and dispelled rumors that NPHC Greeks don't get along. The step show contest was part of Legacy Weekend,...

Blues legend B.B. King, along with his guitar Lucille, captivated the Convocation Center audience Saturday night. Even though the arena was not full, there was enough noise to make it impossible to hear the person sitting next to you. Bobby "Blue" Bland...

Ten to 15 members of the NIU wrestling team are heading to the 2003 University Nationals held at Harper College in Palatine today and Saturday. The University Nationals are open to anyone aged 18 to 24. All-Americans Ben Heizer and Scott Owen, along with...

For the first time in NIU history, an entire weekend will be dedicated to the achievements of black alumni. The NIU Black Alumni Awards weekend will feature a series of activities designed to encourage alumni to return to their alma mater, said Keith...

With the NIU softball team's eight remaining games all against MAC opponents, all games are of vital importance, Huskie boss Donna Martin said. NIU (18-18, 8-6 MAC) has a doubleheader on Saturday and another game on Sunday against Bowling Green (22-21,...

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host the annual Unity Day this weekend. "The purpose of Unity Day is to bring out NIU students, faculty and DeKalb County to unify together and socialize," said Nikkita Gardner, chairwoman...

The National Pan-hellenic Council will come together to host a step show tonight at the Convocation Center. Stepping is a traditional art form that started in Africa, said Dr. LaVerne Gyant, adviser for the National Pan-hellenic Council and the director...

The Continental Basketball Association's Rockford Lightning announced Thursday they will play five of their home games at the Convocation Center for the 2003-'04 season. All games taking place Fridays or Saturdays, the games are tentatively scheduled...

Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon will attempt to raise funds for Democratic candidates and raise political awareness at a DeKalb County Democratic Central Committee fundraiser dinner tonight. Simon's appearance provides an opportunity for students to listen...