Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street, spoke to NIU students, faculty and staff, Tuesday night. After being introduced by Emily Prieto, director of the Latino Resource Center, Cisneros told the audience how tired she was just getting back...
Tae Kwon Do Instructor Michael Augsburger taught self-defense to the ladies of Alpha Phi Gamma and anyone else who wished to partake Tuesday night. Participants were taught basic kicks, punches and defense skills in order to prepare them for various dangerous...
DeKalb 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Teresinski said the worst part of being an alderman is missing Monday Night Football. "I really don't have a least favorite part of my job, maybe when we have split votes." Teresinski said. He also said the composition of...
University Council discussed plans for renovations of Cole Hall and Stevens Hall building Wednesday afternoon. Planning has been appropriated for Stevens Hall and Cole Hall, said Laurie Elish-Piper, professor of literary education at Wednesday's University...
The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. TUESDAY At 4:54 a.m.,...
The week of Oct. 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week in the City of DeKalb. The DeKalb Fire Department locally supports the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week campaign of "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With." Fire Chief Bruce Harrison...
When it comes to interacting with police, respect, honesty and other codes of conduct could determine whether or not someone receives a ticket. "We give verbal warnings," said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. "Just because we stop a person does not mean they...
Two members of the DeKalb Plan Commission have resigned following the removal of now former Commission Chairman John Guio. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen said he removed Guio on Sept. 22 after Guio voted to settle a deadlock concerning the expansion of Hope...
First Ward Alderman Bertrand Simpson has served the city for three and a half years, but has been an important part of the community for much longer. Simpson, who has lived in DeKalb for 26 years, said he decided to become an alderman because he wanted...
Every school has its flaws and things that need a little improvement. So I decided to write down all the things I do and don't like about NIU. Don't get me wrong: I believe NIU is a good school of higher learning, but there needs to be a few minor adjustments.The...
After all of the campaigning and voting the results are in for the 2010 Student Association Senate elections. There were over 1,043 votes in total, and SA election commissioner Patrick Frierson said he believes it's more than they had last year. "We had...
Deciding on a major might come easy to some and be nerve-racking for others. Some students took advantage of the sixth annual Exploring Majors Fair on Wednesday and learned more information on all the majors and minors that NIU has to offer. "I enjoyed...
