Students planning to spend Christmas and New Year's in DeKalb will not miss out on the holiday spirit with all the festivities scheduled. McCabe's Lounge & Entertainment, 323 E. Lincoln Hwy., will carry on its traditional Christmas Day dinner which...

Three republicans have announced their interest in being the state representative for the 76th district. In order to be on the primary election ballot Mar. 20, candidates must file an economic disclosure statement, statement of candidacy and a nominating...

The DeKalb Fire Department warned citizens and NIU students about electrical safety on decorations and Christmas trees for the holiday season. "I like to warn people on the use of extention cords; do not use more than two together. It's a good source...

Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Society for Advancement of Mangagement are caroling at 7 p.m. Thursday in the DeKalb County Nursing Home, 2337 Sycamore Rd. SAM members can meet before caroling at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Services Agency, 3131 Sycamore...

Double D, as in Defense and Donnell Thomas, was the major factor in Tuesday night's 65-56 victory over Nebraska by the Huskies. "Defense is what won this game for us," said Huskie head coach Jim Molinari. "Our motto is to go to war on every possesion,...

NIU's system for calculating chargeable credit hours for student fees will remain basically unchanged, despite overestimations that contributed to the Student Association Mass Transit Board's nearly $50,000 deficit. Nick Noe, director of Institutional...

When the Board of Regents elects its chairman and vice chairman Thursday at its monthly meeting, the public will see only the vote, unaware of the process behind the formality. The election, held every two years, was delayed while the board awaited Gov....

Student Association members voiced their opinions Sunday on the deletion of NIU Constitution test requirement. With a unanimous vote of intent, the senate said the Constitution test is unnecessary and should be deleted. SA President Huda Scheidelman said...

Winter has arrived and having a car prepared for the elements could save time, money and even one's life. Sycamore Auto Parts employee Steve Franklin said some basic things drivers need during the winter season are a windshield scraper to remove the ice...

The true spirit of Christmas is alive and well. The Newman Catholic Center has set up a "Giving Tree" in their lobby. The 8-foot tree is adorned with 300 ornaments, each one containing the name or description of a person "who might go without any gifts...

Christmas shopping usually makes up the strongest retail period of the year for most store owners, but not all DeKalb businesses watch sales soar during the holiday season. Todd Capes, assistant manager of AppleTree Records, 1022 W. Lincoln Hwy., said...

NIU's Supportive Professional Staff Council again will petition to gain representation on the Joint University Advisory Committee during the Dec. 13 University Council meeting. SPSC Chairman Joan Greening said SPSC represents over 400 NIU employees. "SPSC...