Aaron Brooks Columnist Do not give up. If you never have a moment where you want to give up during these next four years, then you are very lucky. For most of you, however, life will bring, at some point, overbearing hardships. Whatever those hardships...

Entering the world of independence can seem like a huge step from four years of knowing what to expect from teachers, students and family members.Everyone has been through different experiences and learned different lessons. Now that you have left the...

It is a new school year which means a fresh new start with new beginnings for everyone, whether you're an incoming freshman or a soon to be graduating senior. To start the school year off on a high note, students should strive for a more positive attitude...

DeKALB | NIU is giving prospective freshmen a chance to enroll “on-the-spot.” Prospective freshmen who visit NIU on Saturday Feb. 5 will have the option to have their application fee waived, academic record reviewed by admissions staff, and receive...

The Admissions Department will be implementing new approaches to their spring 2011 visitation programs to help perspective students make decisions about attending NIU. Admitted Student Days is one of the new programs and it will allow perspectives a closer...

The Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve a plan for a construction and maintenance contract on a 1,000-bed campus residence hall. The board unanimously approved the university's request to negotiate an agreement with Collegiate Housing Foundation,...

Each year the city of DeKalb is flooded with old and new students anticipating the start of classes, seeing old friends and attending parties that may include alcohol. "Crime appears to be up this year," said University Police Sgt. Alan Smith. "One factor...

Homesick freshmen who wish to send letters or packages to their loved ones are popular customers in the local post office, but for those who lack transportation, sending a package can be a hassle. On campus, students can search near and far to find stamps...

A new experience, a new home away from home, a new environment; there are many reasons why students choose a specific university -- particularly NIU. Alumni family members were a big factor in deciding to attend NIU, said freshman psychology major Kristine...

So my editor gave the "Perspective" columnists a couple of column ideas that would be appropriate for the beginning of the school year. One of them was an advice column for freshmen and I thought, "Ah hells yeah, I'm going to let these stupid freshmen...

To all the incoming freshman at Northern Illinois University, I offer you these suggestions in an attempt in making your first year as a Huskie a good one. I'm not offering the best schemes to ditch class or the locations of elaborate party spots. Instead,...