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Opening the doors that shut out campus diversity

By Bonny Beaman | April 22, 2003

An informal and interactive discussion about the needs and concerns of all minority groups at NIU will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. today at the Center for Diversity Resources' Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources office 166/178. Phinette Maszka,...

Pull to victory

By Aacia Hussain and Casey Toner | April 21, 2003

Bodies were thrashed and spirits were crushed in Monday's first round of tugs competition. The 33rd annual event, which runs through Friday, is hosted by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. The victors of the three testosterone-packed matches were Sigma...

Don’t let money tax your patience

By Nick Swedberg | April 21, 2003

If you have not filed your taxes yet, pick up your pen and your W-4. You still have some options left. First of all, if you expect to receive a refund, there are no late-filing penalties, according to the Internal Revenue Service's Web site. The reason...

Judson dismisses rumors

By Frank Rusnak | April 21, 2003

Rob Judson had some good times at the University of Illinois. With the head coaching job open at U of I, if Judson wants the position, he isn't letting on. While Judson has been mentioned by ESPN's Andy Katz as a possible replacement and is rated as a...

Coaching merry-go-round involves NIU

By Mark Pickrel | April 21, 2003

Ah, the coaching carousel. What would any college basketball off-season be without a few coaching changes to stir up the competitive mix? For the first time in a while, this national mix-up might actually mean something to the NIU community. After Roy...

Relax your feet in the sand

By Shivangi Potdar | April 21, 2003

Palm trees, sunshine and the island flavor of the Caribbean made its way to "A Little Taste of the Caribbean," presented by the Residence Hall Association's Believing in Culture committee Monday night. The evening featured the NIU Steel Band on instruments...

Police search for $100 bill counterfeiter

By Rachel Helfrich | April 21, 2003

DeKalb police issued a warning following the discovery of a counterfeit $100 bill by a local bank employee. The bill originally was printed as a $1 bill that allegedly was "washed" by the counterfeiters who then reprinted it as a $100 bill, according...

Get real with the ‘Real World’

By Sara Blankenheim | April 21, 2003

If you're a fan of MTV's "Real World" and are sad the season is over, Campus Activities Board has come to your rescue. CAB Special Events and Speakers is presenting "A Night with Trishelle and Theo" today. Trishelle was on "Real World: Las Vegas," whereas...

DeKalb man arrested for stealing computer

By Rachel Helfrich | April 21, 2003

A DeKalb man was arrested Monday afternoon at Kishwaukee College after he was found with stolen property from an earlier burglary. According to a press release, James E. Lane, 19, was being interviewed by DeKalb and University Police detectives after...

Baseball tied for first place

By Adam Zolmierski | April 20, 2003

With the NIU baseball team's first win in Sunday's doubleheader, the Huskies reached 20 wins quicker than any other Huskie team since the program was reinstated in 1991. This marks the first time the Huskies have had 20 or more wins in four consecutive...

NIU wins 1 of 3

By Jason Watt | April 20, 2003

The NIU softball team managed one victory over the top team in the MAC, Marshall, this weekend at Mary Bell Field. The Huskies (17-17, 7-5 MAC) won the first game of the double header on Friday with a final of 3-1. They lost the nightcap 5-3 and Saturday...

Greeks prepare for annual evaluation

By Jeff Goluszka | April 20, 2003

Each of NIU's 37 Greek chapters has until either today or Tuesday to submit the mandatory accreditation application to the Office of Greek Affairs. As of press time, the activities adviser for Greek Affairs, Chris Juhl, had not decided which day the applications...