A new sculpture has been erected on the east side of the Stevens Building to replace one damaged in a windstorm several years ago. The sculpture, a stationary piece constructed of stone and metal, is composed of connecting geometric shapes. Jerry Meyer,...

Student Association President Robert McCormack is preparing to make progress on all of his campaign promises he made in his spring campaign. "One of my goals is to demonstrate to the legislature a compelling need toward greater funding of state institutions...

One more DeKalb firm made it to the big leagues. Micro Solutions Computer Center, 130 W. Lincoln Hwy., joined Connecting Point of America, the fastest growing franchiser in the computer industry. In joining with Connecting Point, Micro Solutions follows...

New credit systems are available for NIU students this fall at the University Bookstore and the Village Commons Bookstore. The credit systems enable students to buy books and supplies without bringing large amounts of money when shopping for books and...

Plans are underway to replace the outdated smoke detectors in the Holmes Student Center with a new, $500,000 system. NIU Project Manager Conrad Miller said NIU is replacing the old system because no replacement parts are available should it fail. It has...

The DeKalb City Council voted unanimously Monday night to vacate Lincon Terrace and turn the road over to NIU. The road is located at the south part of NIU between Normal Road and Carroll Avenue. NIU owns the property both north and south of the road—two...

Ellen Goodman The Boston Globe Each year at this time, in an effort to pay tribute to our historic foremothers, I celebrate Aug. 26, anniversary of the passage of women's suffrage, by publicly recognizing those who have done their utmost in the past 12...

A DeKalb judge Monday allowed Brett Hooghkirk's attorney to review evidence concerning the Lisa Garretson murder case without the presence of the police or the state's attorney. Circuit court judge John Nickels granted defense attorney Bill Brady's request,...

NIU students and staff can find their way home safely late at night with NIU's Late Night Ride Service. The service runs Thursday through Saturday nights between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., said SA Mass Transit Adviser Todd Allen. The service, paid for by the...

Students are feeling the heat now, but they might want to bring umbrellas to class Thursday. NIU meteorologist Brendon Larson said this week's heat wave- which shot mercury up to 95 degrees Monday afternoon- is a result of a build-up of high pressure...

The DeKalb City Council Monday night awarded nearly $3,000 in a raise and lump sum to DeKalb City Manager Mark Stevens. DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said Stevens was rewarded for his "exceptional performance" during the past year. He said the council unanimously...

Disparity in the money the Student Recreation Center took in for damaged equipment compared to the amount of money spent to fix it has resulted in new damage fees. Jodie English, Student Association recreation committee adviser, said she is changing the...