About 30 of the world’s leading scientists of particle physics will visit NIU today to lay plans for the next significant step in particle physics. They will meet today through Saturday for a workshop to begin the design of a particle accelerator. An...

It appears as though our entertainment level has hit rock bottom. With the release of "Jackass: The Movie," it has now become evident that all it takes to entertain us is a few drunk guys sitting around giving each other paper cuts. Don't get me wrong....

Is it wrong to rock for God? Detractors of the Christian rock genre have often criticized the non-secular artists for being overly - sentimental, downright cheesy or, in Creed's case, complete crap. One of the few differences separating mainstream artists...

After the Nappy Roots finished a 65-minute show at the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom on Tuesday night, the six group members stepped outdoors to show their appreciation for NIU. Even though the attendance - estimated at 400 - was much...

This is the final story of a three-part series analyzing the future of NIU’s budget. The budget cuts and tuition increase this year were the cause of much stress among university staff and students alike. But these issues are far from over, and the...

Six weeks after his conviction, Todd Allgood, 34, of Sycamore, received his sentence for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a former NIU student. Judge Douglas Engel sentenced Allgood to 55 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He received...

Learning flamenco dance was something Jennifer Camp, a senior mathematics education major, always dreamed about. Through Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research, Camp was given the opportunity to study flamenco when she was awarded...

Holler if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to teach at an inner-city school. Author Gregory Michie spoke on Monday at McMurry Hall about his book "Holler If You Hear Me: The Education of a Teacher & His Students." Michie spoke to aspiring teachers...

Fourteen members of the NIU Honors Committee met at Douglas Hall’s Honors Lounge Friday for its 249th meeting. The meeting was opened by Joel Stafstrom, chair of the Honors Committee and associate professor of biology. He verbally recognized the approach...

Former NIU student Todd Allgood was in court Monday for his sentence for criminal sexual assault. About six weeks ago, the 34-year-old Allgood was convicted for the April, 2001, kidnapping and criminal sexual assault of a former NIU student. The hearing...

Northern Star Online, the Web site for the Northern Star, won its second consecutive Online Pacemaker award Saturday at the National College Media Convention, sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers. Northern Star Online,...

With the recent faculty strike at Harper College in Palatine, the chances of an NIU professor strike appears to be low. Although faculty strikes gained media attention in October, situations vary among institutions of higher education. Many guidelines...