An Iowa judge granted the motion to dismiss the case against NIU men's basketball player John Culbertson. Judge Steven Van Marel ruled in Culbertson's favor because "the state of Iowa didn't file trial information within the statute of limitations (three...

With accomplishments reaching to the faraway cities of London and Tokyo, the NIU Press has published more than 125 works since its creation in 1965. Two foreign offices in England and Japan generate sales of books published by the press. Published works...

DeKalb has spent more than one-half of its budgeted funds for snow removal, but officials are not concerned about a deficit. DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said at least $85,000 of snow-removal funds have been spent so far, and DeKalb has received two-thirds...

Seventeen students are running in the Student Association senate elections Thursday, in which one on-campus position and five off-campus positions will be decided. There are three students running for on-campus positions. Risa Newman said students need...

A senior staff writer and columnist for Playboy magazine will be on campus tonight to present a lecture and discussion on love, sex and relationships. James Petersen, author of "The Playboy Advisor" column for nearly 15 years, will lecture about his experiences...

NIU service organization Circle K will be introducing new members to the club as well as entertaining the elderly by holding a "puppy day" at the Pine Acres Retirement Center Saturday. Circle K is a not-for-profit organization interested in raising money...

The Student Association Finance Committee will meet tonight to begin budgeting for Fiscal Year 1988-89. Committee Chairman Todd Lipscomb, also the SA treasurer, said budgets from the SA Recycling Center, the Gay/Lesbian Union, BROTHERS and the Northern...

Tuesday's meeting to discuss alcohol policy guidelines implemented by Greek Row was canceled due to one member's illness. InterFraternity Council President Tom Zur suffered from illness and the IFC Executive Board meeting, scheduled to discuss which guidelines...

Many students are concerned with their weight. The health benefits of being within a normal weight range for your sex and height are well-known to most people. Also, there are obvious social benefits to being at your best weight and looking fit. Many...

SPRINGFIELD (AP)—Illinois Power Co.‘s request for a rate increase would cost $3 billion over the next decade and violate a law that says customers can't be charged for plants that aren't needed, a consumer group said Tuesday. The Citizens Utility...

Changes in federal student aid qualifications might be the reason for a decline in on-campus student employment. Nick Rengler, associate director of student financial aid, said, "A student now has a choice of a guaranteed student loan or a work study...

Anonymous racist letters received by many NIU administrators and student leaders in December might have a connection with the racist newspaper, Thunderbolt, found on Greek Row last fall. At least eight people have received copies of the letters. These...