The first Student Association Senate meeting was held Sunday with two noticeably absent individuals. Kevin Miller, president of the Student Association, was present for the first half of the meeting. Miller made some brief remarks concerning the Illinois...

University Police are trying to stress to students the importance of prevention, not apprehension. Between fall 2001 and fall 2002 crime decreased 59.3 percent, said UP Lt. Deborah Pettit. "A good portion of that is because our officers are in there,"...

The Convocation Center has found one of Destiny’s children to replace a Ruff Ryder. After a week-long search, Joe Coots, Convo Center marketing director, announced Thursday that Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child, Solange and Benzino will replace Eve...

Two of the world’s major monotheistic religions’ views on life were questioned, shared and appreciated Thursday night. An interfaith panel discussion ended the week-long lectures the Muslim Student Association hosted as a part of Islam Awareness Week....

The world that we live in can be a very dangerous place. Life is full of risks, most of which we don’t actively choose to take. The staff of NIU’s Health Services and Health Enhancement Services is trying to make life a little safer for students....

Student Association President Kevin Miller formally asked the SA Supreme Court Thursday if the Illinois Open Meetings Act applies to his organization. The petition was filed by Miller in response to a complaint filed by SA senators R.J. Gravel and Jeff...

The wage gap between the sexes, still a hot topic in much of the United States, seems to have lost its steam with NIU students. In an informal survey of 50 random students, 43 of them did not know what the wage gap is, and out of the seven who did know,...

This weekend the Residence Hall Association and the Campus Activities Board will join forces to bring students a free rock show. Rock Fest, a rock concert featuring six different bands, will take place from noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Holmes Student...

Ball State guard and Chicago-area native Chris Williams’ senior season wasn’t supposed to be this way. He was the leader of a team that was predicted to win the MAC in the preseason, and he had a big man in Theron Smith who was going to help guide...

If you’re looking to find Coke products on campus, you won’t have an easy time finding any. Kathe Shinham, the associate vice president of financial affairs, a division of finance and facilities, said NIU developed a 10-year contract with Pepsi in...

Saturday marks the first anniversary of one of the worst tragedies in NIU sports history. Jawan Jackson, a 19-year-old walk-on football player from Robbins, Ill., collapsed during mandatory conditioning at the Student Recreation Center. Trainer Phil Voorhis...

With a click of the mouse, students can attend class in their pajamas. Online classes have been a growing interest for NIU students. There are about eight classes at NIU that do not meet face to face with an instructor, but are available only online....