On the western boundary of the NIU campus, about the point you would expect to see a sign saying "Iowa Welcomes You," there stands a wall of bleachers with a field of AstroTurf lying in its shadow. The red and white monolith is known as Huskie Stadium,...

Even though NIU has failed to establish itself as a national power in any one sport, a number of its teams feature top-caliber talent. Rodney Davis was the lone bright spot for a men's basketball season that was crises-stricken the entire year. The 6-foot-3-inch...

Grants, loans, jobs available; students should apply early Students having difficulty paying their bills can take advantage of NIU's financial aid programs. Jerry Augsburger, director of the Student Financial Aid Office, said financial aid at NIU falls...

Picture a dirt road, a running stream and lots of prairie. Believe it or not, this is the way DeKalb looked in 1830. It was not until 1834 that the first permanent settlers, John S. Sabree and his family, came to DeKalb County. The county was named after...

Incoming NIU students can start their college careers with barbecues, beach parties and festivals when the 9th annual Student Welcome Days begin Aug. 27. Among a wide variety of activities, about 300 NI guides will be on hand to assist students with move-in...

Class deadlines, exams and stress need not leave students frazzled when a multitude of programs at the Counseling and Student Development Center might be helpful. Dr. Kathy Hotelling, a registered psychologist in Illinois, is the director of the center,...

Business school ranked fifth in nation; engineering school new College of Business NIU's College of Business, ranked fifth in the nation, offers undergraduate degrees in accountancy, business education and administrative services, business systems and...

For incoming freshmen or any other students who want to be involved in an organization with many responsibilities, NIU offers the Student Association Senate. Jim Fischer, 1987-88 SA president-elect, said, "The SA is the student government responsible...

LaTourette: students, faculty are keys to future growth, improvement at NIU "We have all the key ingredients—fine students, good academic programs, good athletes and excellent faculty," said NIU President John LaTourette, emphasizing "the need to encourage...

Arrests, ineligibility, players quitting add to losing woes When a basketball team gives up five more points a game than it scores, the immediate outlook is somewhat cloudy. When a star player transfers to another school, another player quits, two players...

Houses, theaters, libraries top examples DeKalb's historical landmarks, some dating back to the mid-19th century, illustrate the city's history and tell the story of its development. The Ellwood House, 509 S. First St., is one such place. Constructed...

Options vary from arts to peace, symphonies to religious groups Because there is more to college life than classes and grade point averages, NIU offers hundreds of clubs that give new students a chance to meet people and follow their interests. There...