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Students learn self defense

By Allison Krecek | October 28, 2013

Nearly one in five women in the U.S. has been raped or suffered an attempted rape, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, and NIU hopes to change those numbers.Monday, Lesley Rigg, associate dean of research and graduate...

Feed’em, New Hall collect canned goods

By Allison Krecek | October 28, 2013

While people are gearing up to collect candy, students went out to collect canned goods for those in need.The Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat collection was arranged with Feed’em Soup, 122 S. First St., a community project that provides food to people...

’50s night features era’s diner food, dressup

By Allison Krecek | October 24, 2013

Whether a greaser or someone craving a banana peanut butter bacon pizza, New Hall was the place to be for students Wednesday.Dietetic interns hosted a ’50s night at New Hall, and they included themed food like meatloaf, mashed potatoes, classic burgers...

Melissa Burlingame (second from right), Environmental Studies Program coordinator, and senior anthropology major Alex Labee (far right) explain the mechanics of soil and the atmosphere Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Fest mixes science with fun

By Allison Krecek | October 21, 2013

Laser mazes, organ pipes and singing frogs were just a few of the activities kids could participate at Saturday’s STEMfest.STEMfest, which was held in the Convocation Center, is an annual event that has been a part of NIU for four years. Before then,...

Changing Gears: Improperly placed bikes to be seized

By Allison Krecek | October 17, 2013

They lean against benches, hug trees and trip up traveling students: Bikes that aren’t secured to racks.The NIU Police Department has started notifying students that if their bike isn’t locked up in a designated area it will be confiscated. They attach...

Olympic star visits track team

By Allison Krecek | October 17, 2013

Three-time gold medalist Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee spoke with the track and field team about balance, love and forgieveness.Joyner-Kersee helped students learn how to balance school and athletics or other extra curricular activities. Joyner-Kersee...

ROAR celebrates 17 years

By Allison Krecek | October 14, 2013

DeKalb | Reaching Out Through Arts and Reading is encouraging students of all majors to get involved as it celebrates its 17th anniversary.The program has helped children kindergarten through fifth grade improve their reading and vocabulary skills. ROAR...