The NIU Student Advisory Committee for the College of Education is offering a scholarship for students getting a bachelor's degree and a teacher's certification. SAC Chairman Tammy Engers said the committee began a fundraiser for the scholarship selling...

In an attempt to address students' concerns and its public image the Student Associaton will hold an Executive Board and Staff Forum tonight. "The SA is not worthy of the image it has now," said SA President Huda Scheidelman. "It has been the result of...

Students who distribute racist fliers and newspapers or make derogatory statements to intimidate other students might be in for more than they bargained. NIU Judicial Office Director Larry Bolles said hate crimes can be just about anything, but they usually...

Students might need to become scientifically literate to succeed in society. NIU Political Scientist Jon Miller surveyed 2,000 American adults and found 19 out of 20 are scientifically illiterate, meaning they are unable to identify basic scientific terms....

Anybody can report a crime, any crime, and remain anonymous if they call the DeKalb Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a hotline people can call anonymously at 895-3272, to report criminal activity. "A student who may know of something illegal, but doesn't...

Student Association Mass Transit Board members claim the four Huskie Bus Line accidents within the past month are not a major concern. Huskie Line General Manager Charles Battista, an unofficial board member, said the Huskie Bus Line has always considered...

An NIU assistant physical education professor has received national recognition. James Rimmer, gerontology director and assistant director of NIU's special physical education clinic for teaching and research, will be presented with one of two Mabel Lee...

Hate crimes, a growing phenomena on college campuses across the country, have surfaced at NIU. Hate letters and racist fliers were sent to NIU student organizations such as the Black Student Union (BSU) and BROTHERS. BSU President Chris O'Banner said...

Student Association Huskie Bus Line safety and internal matters were concerns at Sunday's senate meeting. SA Mass Transit Board Adviser Dave Pack said bus safety "is an important issue." However, Pack did not address the four bus accidents that have occurred...

An NIU assistant physical education professor has received national recognition. James Rimmer, gerontology director and assistant director of NIU's special physical education clinic for teaching and research, will be presented with one of two Mabel Lee...

Former tenants of a fire-gutted rooming house at 355 Augusta Ave. got rent refund checks from their landlord Friday. Pat Elsner, the group's realtor, said a decision was made last week to destroy the building, prompting the reimbursement. "We were waiting...

The DeKalb County Exposition Authority Board is waiting to see if it will receive a possible $12.3 million in state funds for a proposed civic center. NIU would be a "primary tenant" of the civic center, said Kenneth Beasley, assistant to NIU President...