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Clay Campbell DeKalb County States Attorney (right) speaks in Stevenson South Towers October 24, 2012 at a meeting of the NIU College Republicans. Campbell addressed current university issues including transparency with the coffee fund and crime on campus.

DeKalb County state’s attorney addressed coffee fund, public safety Wednesday

By Cierria McPerryman | October 24, 2012

Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state’s attorney, visited the NIU College Republicans to talk about the coffee fund allegations and campus safety. Campbell said he came to NIU to use his ideals, like civic responsibility, to make an impact on people affected...

Shani Riley, theatre major wrapped herself in the covers of her twin bed in Neptune North as calls home to her parents.

Students fighting homesickness have options for help

By Cierria McPerryman | October 22, 2012

While students can suffer from homesickness for many reasons, there are many ways to fight it. Missing friends, not making connections on campus, feeling uncomfortable in a new environment or feeling disconnected can be all causes of homesickness in students,...

NIU police handing out tickets for jaywalkers, crosswalk misuse

By Cierria McPerryman | October 16, 2012

Students who do not obey traffic signals at on-campus crosswalks can be ticketed. The NIU police have been taking measures to protect students at crosswalks and prevent accidents. They have been keeping watch of crosswalks, like those located at Annie...

Homecoming parade to celebrate spirit, organizations

By Cierria McPerryman | October 11, 2012

This year’s Homecoming parade will showcase more than 40 entries from participating student and community organizations. Entries can range from groups walking to creative floats, said Melissa Williams, associate director for Student Involvement and...

The NIU Cheerleaders Perform at the Yell Like Hell competition.

Yell like Hell allows students to display creativity, school spirit

By Cierria McPerryman | October 10, 2012

Yell like Hell can be a way for students to fully enjoy their college experience. The competition is a friendly and competitive cheer and dance competition, said Rickey Layfield, president of Campus Activities Board (CAB). “I really feel like Yell like...

Greek life about service, scholarship

By Cierria McPerryman | October 8, 2012

For Cara Prock, people who view Greek Row negatively are not informed on what Greek life is about. The Panhellenic Council president said Greek life is about scholarship, leadership, community service, brotherhood and sisterhood. “Students could overcome...

MAP-Works survey provides benefits to students, university

By Cierria McPerryman | October 7, 2012

An NIU survey has been traveling around student emails for about three weeks. Freshman and transfer students received in their emails a link to the online survey called MAP-Works. The survey began on Sept. 15 and will end today. The survey asked students...