Students going to a warm location on spring break might want to consider getting an early start at a tanning salon. Jeff Bridge of Super Tan of DeKalb, 122 E. Hillcrest, said a base tan will help prevent burning when tanning outdoors. Chuck Ehrlik of...

When I first heard in December I was going to have a column this semester, I made a pledge to myself to keep this space timely and relevant. I didn't want to write a "stream of consciousness" column every week. I wanted mine to be more newsy. More important....

An apparent lack of funds has stranded road repairs at NIU, despite potential safety hazards created by the crumbling pavement. NIU Project Manager Conrad Miller said the section of Lucinda Avenue west of Annie Glidden Road is the worst of 15 NIU streets...

Property owners on the west end of Lincoln Highway asked two towing companies to remove the illegally parked cars of people dancing at the newest DeKalb nightclub. A to Z Automotive, 1440 Pleasant St., and Lovett's 24 Hour Towing, 1154 S. Fourth St.,...

Student Association senators will decide whether to remove SA President Huda Scheidelman from office at Sunday's senate meeting. SA Vice President Steve Coloia said the impeachment issue will be the focus of the meeting, adding, "I don't think it's going...

As NIU students prepare for the pilgrimage to the southern ports of call, they should keep one fact in mind ... the tan fades, but its effects don't. The American Red Cross reported more than 500,000 new cases of skin cancer last year, making it the most...

NIU Provost Kendall Baker tried to ease the tensions of some students and faculty who were offended by an anti-discrimination chain letter from NIU. At a University Council meeting Wednesday Baker said the letter was sent by President John La Tourette...

Visitors to Florida's Epcot Center and MGM Studios will get a chance to hear NIU's Huskie Marching Band when the group heads south for spring break. Huskie Marching Band Director Frank Bibb said about half of the 250-member band, including the colorguard...

NIU's Campus Activities Board is sponsoring a spring break trip to South Padre, Texas, despite a loss of tourists' money and a long bus ride last year. CAB members last year almost requested legal assistance because damage deposits were not returned to...

Looking for warm temperatures this spring break? Get ready to head south. "The warmest spots this spring break will be Florida, mainly the East Coast south of Daytona and the Southern tip of Texas near South Padre Island," said Mike Wilder, an NIU Weather...

The debut of the NIU men's tennis team in the university's Recreation Building happens Saturday when the Huskies welcome Southern Illinois University for an indoor meet. SIU boasts a 2-6 ledger, altough the Salukis demonstrated their power earlier this...

The fines for underage drinking in DeKalb were increased to stop minors from drinking, DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said. After March 12, if minors are caught possessing or drinking alcohol, they will be fined $100 instead of $60. The minimum fine for misrepresenting...