The term "house mom" is not used as much in NIU sororities as in previous years, but the idea is still similar. The traditional "house mother" checked up on the women, but that is "not my function," said Lorraine Low, Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority housing...

Psychologists in NIU's Counseling and Student Development Center are supporting students this semester with the continuation of group workshops. A group setting allows psychologists to serve more individuals and address many areas. Sometimes, "five heads...

Men's basketball guard Robert Smith and two other NIU students will appear in court in the next three weeks for their alleged involvement in stealing a bag of cannabis. The 20-year-old Smith, 322 W. Neptune Hall, is charged with robbery after allegedly...

Twenty-one NIU students returned to their Greek Row townhouses Sunday after a Dec. 14 fire damaged two of the building's five units. The fire began in townhouse B at 808 W. Hillcrest Drive and spread to townhouse A. The blaze began when a heat gun, a...

Illinois might soon be regarded as an "untouchable" state for higher educators if a low faculty salary trend continues, according to last week's discussion of the Illinois Board of Higher Education's proposed 6 percent salary hike. The predicted 4.5 to...

NIU's greek system does more than just provide its members with social opportunities—it also gives them the chance to serve others at local and national levels. "Community service is a vital part of every fraternity and sorority's constitution," said...

A tuition freeze and a controversial 6 percent faculty salary boost are recommended in the 1991 budget passed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education last week. The $2.1 billion operating and $412 million capital budgets were up 8.8 and 19 percent,...

Rush has become an annual week-long tradition within greek systems and NIU sororities are continuing the tradition with the coming of spring semester. Kim Kolek, of Phi Beta Chi sorority, said Rush lasts roughly a week. The seven days are divided into...

NIU sororities will start the new semester with an armful of awards received from chapters' national and international offices. Alpha Delta Pi gained national recognition for receiving an excellent chapter performance evaluation. Requirements included...

For the upcoming semester, the Black Greek Council plans to increase their service projects and fundraising efforts. Black Greek Council President Mileau Hudson said the council was involved in the Alumni Phone-a-thon during the fall semester and would...

The InterFraternity Council has planned a semester of activities to inform students of fraternity and sorority concerns at NIU. Activities planned for this semester are Greek Week, a philanthropy, a non-alcoholic greek social and greek Rush, said Steve...

To pledge or not to pledge...many new freshmen face uncertainty about college life and debate joining a fraternity or sorority. Freshman Alpha Phi sorority member Katie Keigher said she decided to join a sorority because she "didn't know a lot of people...