Confusion has been put to rest about the new residence hall complex. The belief that the new residence hall will house only first-year students is a misconception, university officials have said. Initial press releases referred to the hall to as the "new...
Maj. Eric Tisland looks into the eyes of his son, Gabriel Tisland, as his wife and the rest of his children greeted him home to Ft. Carson, Colo., Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. All U.S. troops "will definitely be home for the holidays," President Barack Obama...
Greek governing councils will not be able to judge if a Greek organization is eligible for permanent Student Association recognition. The SA Senate voted down a bill Sunday in which governing councils would be able to approve an organization's eligibility...
Caitlin Giles, STEMfest volunteer and sophomore mechanical engineering major, said the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics festival held Saturday is important for children."I think it's important to teach little kids about math and science,"...
MALTA | Taking a course in brewing beer or the fundamentals of knitting are only a few of the continuing education classes available at Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road.The unique classes cater to students who want to learn a new hobby and those who...
In August 2010, sophomore pre-communication major Shucreeia Robinson took the advice of a friend and decided to adopt a rabbit locally at TAILS Humane Society. Robinson is not alone in choosing adoption from local shelters. Illinois Department of Agriculture...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday At 10:35 p.m., DeKalb Police observed a vehicle...
DeKalb Police reported the lowest number of traffic arrests during this year's homecoming weekend since 2006, according to statistics provided by the DeKalb Police Department. DeKalb Police reported 71 total traffic arrests over the weekend, a decrease...
Not many people can say they have dragged cement blocks, climbed over 12 foot high walls or carried a 35 pound backpack across six miles of rugged terrain. Lt. Colonel David Dosier said the Huskie Battalion participates in local competitions like the...
At the end of the week, any money not used by a student's meal plan doesn't roll over into the next week; on Monday morning, the balance resets for the week. Some students may wonder where the extra, unused cash goes. However, Michael Stang, executive...
Students interested in participating in the NIU LEAD SUMMIT need to submit their applications today.Regional and national leadership experts will be coming to campus for the summit at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5 in the Holmes Student Center.Applications can be...
Crime Stoppers seeks information relating to the theft of two ATV's, according to a press release.The release stated the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office responded to the 14000 block of Pine Road Oct. 15. At about 4:30 a.m.. A witness observed a white Chevrolet...
