NIU baseball coach Ed Mathey knew there was potential for a letdown against Chicago State, and he was right. The Huskies (22-14) blew a 4-0 lead heading into the seventh inning, in which the Panthers (6-29) scored five times, and lost 7-6. Not only did...

Every so often, a character appears who appeals to the general audience in some strange manner. Lassie, for example, was a life-saving dog. Not only was she practically bronzed for her heroic deeds, but I've heard Lassie is getting her own holiday in...

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...

The NIU Convocation Center will have its first country concert this Sunday. Tickets for the show, scheduled for 7 p.m., still are on sale. The concert features headliner Diamond Rio and opening acts Mark Wills and Blake Shelton. Joe Coots, Convo Center...

It seems like Steve Knox has never left the NIU campus. In reality, he left after graduating in 1985 as a sociology major. However, it took a few years after a stint in seminary school before he returned to NIU as the Rev. Steve Knox. The Rev. Knox, who...