DeKALB | Junior dietetics major Ashley Miller has always felt a connection to those with intellectual disabilities, and this year she decided to help those individuals by joining NIU’s chapter of the international Best Buddies program which has more...

DeKALB | NIU students will pledge to amend their vocabularies in Gabel Hall Wednesday as part of Best Buddies' "Spread the Word to End the Word" event. The national event is designed to help people eliminate the word "retard" from everyday conversation,...