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Lichine Williams, sophomore FCNS major, picks out a free sweatshirt at the Winter Resource Fair Tuesday inside the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Students received a free sweatshirt for signing up at six tables at the fair.

Organizations pitch to students at Winter Resource Fair

By Alex Fiore | January 19, 2011

Students made their way around the Duke Ellington Ballroom during the Winter Resource Fair, which was held in the Holmes Student Center on Wednesday. Over 90 student groups and university organizations were represented, each with an informational booth....

Students react to Miller’s death

By Alex Fiore | December 5, 2010

Students are reacting to the death of NIU student Marcus Miller, who was fatally shot Nov. 28 on the south side of Chicago. Miller was shot in an alley behind the 2600 block of West 71st Street, the Chicago Tribune reported. "It's just so unfortunate...

Huskie Fight Song lyricist dies at 101

By Alex Fiore | December 2, 2010

NIU is remembering the life of Francis Stroup, a retired NIU employee who passed away at age 101 on Wednesday. Stroup was a former men's swimming coach and was the lyricist of the Huskie Fight Song. "It's a big blow to NIU," said Connie Fox, associate...

University Council discusses branding, student retention

By Alex Fiore | December 1, 2010

The University Council discussed branding and student retention during its final meeting of the Fall 2010 semester. NIU President John Peters called the meeting to order Wednesday afternoon in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. Peters updated the Council...

Grant Towers sell dates for charity, relaxation

By Alex Fiore | November 29, 2010

Just days away from final exams, the Grant Towers staff is giving students the opportunity to put down the books and blow off some steam. The Grant Hall D council is sponsoring a charity date auction Tuesday night and hosting a "Jingle ‘N' Mingle" mixer...

Mixed feelings over AAFT’s “De-Baptism” ceremony

By Alex Fiore | November 22, 2010

An NIU student group drew controversy earlier this month when they referenced a religious ritual during a fundraiser and demonstration. NIU Atheists, Agnostics and Free Thinkers (AAFT) staged "de-baptisms" in the MLK Commons in mid-November. During a...

Daniel Martinez, Freshman computer science major, leaps into the Gabel Hall pool as part of the ROTC water combat training.

ROTC cadets test skills

By Alex Fiore | November 18, 2010

Clad in full fatigues and gym shoes, NIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets breathed deeply and took the plunge. Over 40 ROTC cadets took part in their Combat Water Survival Test (CWST) as part of their commission requirements Thursday afternoon...

Donations welcome to help Keller scholarship blossom

By Alex Fiore | November 17, 2010

Sunflower heads are made up of nearly 2,000 separate flowers. These flowers are not particularly impressive individually, but become something beautiful when put together. This can be seen as an apt analogy for the NIU community, who has come together...

NIU Police Department will have 14 unarmed security guards. These security personnel will operate as foot-patrol security guards for the NIU campus and in the immediate vicinity where many students live.

Serious crime concerns are not unique to NIU campus

By David Matz, Kyla Gardner, and Alex Fiore | November 17, 2010

In the weeks since the disappearance and murder investigation of NIU freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller, campus safety and security has been a concern for NIU students and the surrounding community. In a letter sent home to parents and family members of...

Faculty Senate discusses state funding

By Alex Fiore | November 17, 2010

The NIU Faculty Senate discussed Vision 2020, teacher quality, and state funding Wednesday afternoon in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. NIU President John Peters opened the meeting, expressing his concern about the lack of state funding NIU has received...

A candlelight vigil held for Andrea Will on Tuesday night at the Sigma Kappa's Delta Zeta chapter at NIU.  Led by Chapter President Angela Sheppard.

Sigma Kappa sorority holds a candlelight vigil for fellow sister

By Alex Fiore | November 16, 2010

The Sigma Kappa sorority held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night in honor of former Eastern Illinois University Sigma Kappa sister Andrea Will, who was murdered in 1998. "We thought this was a small way to contribute," said Angela Sheppard, Sigma Kappa...

Freshman accountancy major Kevin Haywood (right) takes a roll on the craps table as freshman engineering major Daniel Bankemper looks on during Casino Night in the Stevenson food court Friday night.

Gamblers learn about wage discrepancy

By Alex Fiore | November 14, 2010

NIU students were doubling down, hitting the point and placing their bets Friday night, all while 1,700 miles away from the Las Vegas strip. Project RED (Residents Engaging in Diversity) hosted their fourth annual "Casino Night" in the Stevenson Towers...