There wasn't an empty seat at the Steven R. Agee II scholarship fund kickoff Monday. The event was hosted by Steven's mother, Kimberly Agee, in the Holmes Student Center Capitol Room. "I think it was a wonderful night," Kimberly said. "So many students...
Over 300 gathered in newly renovated Cole Hall for a first glance at its anthropology museum and to check out the high-tech technology in the classrooms. Interim museum director Sara Pfannkuche said she was very happy with the museum space. The new museum...
On Elle Woods' first day at Harvard, she walked, notebook in hand, into a classroom of laptop-wielding students. In Legally Blonde, a laptop seems to be the utensil of choice; at NIU, some students feel differently. Sophomore marketing major Joey Wolfe...
When it comes to using a phone while driving, many people are not sure of the law. Just to be safe, one might want to go to the extent of throwing their cell in the glove box at the sight of a police car. DeKalb Police Sgt. James McDougall said texting...
Blackmark-it may appear to be just another coupon site, but there is one aspect that makes it a bit different: It only provides deals for black-owned businesses in the Chicago area.Blackmark-it was started by three NIU alumni who met while attending NIU...
Sam Bond, Service Director at Bockman's Auto Care, 2158 Oakland Drive in Sycamore. BEFORE YOU DRIVE If your car engine turns over but does not start, Bond said to check your battery. He said you should have your battery checked at the beginning of the...
Fighting through a DeKalb winter proves painful in and of itself. Imagine trying to do it without proper clothing. Feed'em Soup, 122 S. First St., provides a clothing closet for those in need to warm up in the Midwest. "We have some hats and gloves; we've...
Tuesday marks the first day in almost four years the rooms of Cole Hall will host classes. The plan for the Cole Hall renovation started in March 2010. Workers were still there Friday, working on the finishing touches. According to a fact sheet provided...
Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part--sticking to it is what can prove to be a problem. "My resolution for this year is to be more approachable by giving a better vibe to people," said Khaled Ismail, junior political science major. Another...
It comes around once a semester and it can make or break a student. Finals week has the ability to grab the attention of thousands of students for a few days. Those students need to know how to prepare for their tests or their grades could be in jeopardy....
Finals week can prove stressful for many students, but there are steps they can take to prevent or treat stress that arises from tests, papers and projects. Alicia Czachowski, assistant director of Health Enhancement, said there is no set number of how...
Some may think learning only happens in the halls of NIU, but there is a building on the outskirts of campus that provides education and care for a smaller group of people. The Campus Child Care Center, located behind Gable hall, offers four-star care...
