NIU's Convocation Center has the blues, and it's not because it's depressed. Blues legend B.B. King will perform at the Convo Center Saturday with Bobby "Blue" Bland and NIU alumni Howard & the White Boys. "It's going to be an awesome show. It's not...

NIU lefthander Mark Skrukrud's approach on the mound is to make the hitters put the ball in play like major leaguer Tom Glavine does, who Skrukrud models his demeanor on the mound after. "He's been stellar for 12, 13 years now," Skrukrud said of Glavine....

The Student Association finance committee scrapped plans for the proposed budget increase for next year. The committee made its final recommendations on all 70 budgets for fiscal year 2004 in the final finance committee meeting before the last SA senate...

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...

There is a conflicting view that challenges the position many health associations take toward the amount of exercise needed for heart disease prevention. The Institute of Medicine recently released a dietary report which recommends people include at least...

The American idol finally has released her debut album after months of preparation. Kelly Clarkson is known for her big smile and even bigger voice, which carries her through the mediocre tracks on "Thankful." The lead single "Miss Independent" has Christina...

If your lifelong goal is to watch a dance performance about medieval violence and monks who drink too much, then the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will meet your expectations. "Carmina Burana" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on April 24 to 26 and at...

Director Justin Lin's new release, "Better Luck Tomorrow," has audiences buzzing all over the nation. The director cast all Asians because he was tired of the lack of roles and stereotypical representation of Asian-American actors in film. "I strove to...

Faculty Senate President Sue Willis informed faculty members at Wednesday's meeting that Republican legislators will be on campus today for a budget meeting to discuss how NIU's budget cuts will affect faculty. "The budget itself is finally beginning...

After struggling offensively and losing 14 of 21 games, the NIU softball team used a combined 21 hits to split a doubleheader with host Kent State on Wednesday. NIU (18-18, 8-6 MAC) took Game 2 by a mark of 6-4 behind solid production from the top of...

For students venturing out of the country, the United States Department of State advises vacationers to research their vacation spots before hopping on a plane. The State Department has an up-to-date Web site that provides information on any countries...

Sometimes I get the feeling that Widespread Panic is actually a country band in disguise. For years, it has posed as a rock 'n roll band, but at the same time, it gives small clues that suggest its true nature is country. It's all a big hoax, and it continues...