In an hour and a half, Skott Freedman dispelled bisexual myths, related a few stories and entertained a moderately-filled crowd. Dressed in loose-fitting, acid-washed jeans and a button-down checkered, long-sleeve shirt, Freedman spoke Tuesday night at...

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series about NIU students who have to work their way through school. It has become more difficult to have the wonderful, free-spirited college experience many of our parents regale to us. Rather it has...

In cold, rainy Seattle, there is a world-renowned business that has brought its work philosophy to the entire world. This business does not reside in a prestigious-looking building. Its employees do not have to wear suits to work. The business is Pike’s...

One of the hottest contemporary Christian bands is playing at NIU later this week. Jars of Clay, with opening guest The Elms, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Convocation Center. Popular contemporary Christian act Jars of Clay, which is known...

Note: This is the first in a three-part series about NIU students who have to work their way through school. With tuition costs and student fees rising, many students find that holding one or more part-time jobs while in school is necessary to stay financially...

NIU anthropology professor Judy Ledgerwood is smiling. In tropical, warm Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the cultural anthropologist is continuing her study of the role of Buddhism in contemporary society, including translating ancient Buddhist texts. "There are...

Students’ days are packed with homework, studying, exams, jobs and extra-curricular activities. They can’t wait to get a break, but soon many students may have even more to do. The demand for highly skilled individuals is rapidly increasing, and NIU’s...

What started as an interview with Israel Ugalde and Ina Stegen about their experiences studying abroad at Austria’s Salzburg College, quickly became a reunion of sorts. It took place at 3 p.m. Monday at Williston Hall, Room 417 -- the Study Abroad Office....

Wanted: Male nurses at NIU. Kenneth Burns, associate chair of the nursing department, said the number of male nursing students is very low. "About 3 to 4 percent of our students are male," Burns said. According to a March 2000 survey by the Federal Bureau...

Usually losing by 28 points isn’t looked at in a positive way, but playing against two NCAA tournament teams from a year ago, NIU men’s basketball coach Rob Judson learned a lot about his team. The Huskies defeated Winthrop 56-50 on Friday to advance...

We all have one. Whether it’s nestled in your wallet or buried in your purse, NIU’s OneCard ID is an essential part of your day-to-day life in college. Started in July 1996, it’s not only an ID, but also a library card, Office of Campus Recreation...

The Student Association’s Big Time Entertainment committee had made its way through the senate with little opposition - until Sunday night. At the SA Senate meeting, members from more than 10 SA-recognized organizations attended to express disapproval...