CHICAGO — The future of the NIU basketball program has gotten a whole lot brighter. As expected, NIU announced Rob Judson as the new head basketball coach at a 1:30 p.m. press conference Tuesday. Reports by nearly every medium that covers the Huskies...

Most people are constantly trying to shed extra pounds, and many turn to treadmills and exercise bikes, but there are other ways to burn those calories. Exercises like yoga, spinning and kickboxing are alternatives to the typical work out. "It's good...

At 10 p.m. Friday, University Police received a report of a criminal sexual assault that had occurred near Reavis and Cole halls. No other information was available through police because an investigation into the alleged assault continues. University...

Surrounded by about 16 students Monday afternoon, provost candidate Patricia Hanna spoke candidly about diversity issues and what she thinks students should expect of their college experiences. "The face of NIU is the face of America," Hanna said. "You...

Some college internships offer students excellent financial benefits and invaluable experience, but some offer a little bit more. College Pro, a corporation that sells exterior residential and light commercial painting franchises, provides college students...

A day after the regular season ended for the NIU men's basketball team, a "new era" was set to begin. NIU has announced plans to name the new head coach for men's basketball during a 1:30 p.m. press conference at Iron Mike's restaurant in Chicago. Both...

Recently named assistant director of the NIU Office of State and Federal Relations, Ken Zehnder will act as a liaison between the Illinois Board of Higher Education and local legislators. "I'm looking forward to getting to know the campus, the faculty,...

At midnight Friday, while students around campus were partying, three students sat down after 12 hours of hiking and gave $100 in cash. Jeron Elliott, Sean Quinn and Casey Deck were three of 19 students who participated in the first fundraiser for A Campus...

Students in NIU's jewelry and metalsmithing program are busy pounding, melting and shaping ordinary pieces of metal into a wide variety of artwork. Lee Peck, an art, jewelry and metalsmithing instructor since 1970, said he encourages his students to push...

Troy Caldwell's name will appear on Student Association ballots for president, according to an SA Supreme Court ruling Friday night. The court upheld an appeal by Caldwell, an SA presidential candidate and the current treasurer, who protested a ruling...

Every girl remembers one of the most important nights during her senior year of high school: prom. But after all the excitement, she's left with a $150 dress, unlikely to be worn again, and shoes and accessories that only match that one dress. However,...

More than 200 people sang religious praises Sunday at the Duke Ellington Ballroom as the Northern Black Choir hosted its annual spring gospel concert. "We do this to bring college students from across the state to praise God," said David Seymur, choir...