Karina Miranda was looking for a way to make the most out of her major. She found her answer in studying abroad. "I'm a Spanish major and it will definitely look good on my resume," Miranda said. "But the overall experience of living in a challenging...
After being severely burned as a child, John O'Leary shares his story around the United States. O'Leary told that story Wednesday night to an audience of 300 students and faculty at Barsema Auditorium. "With the approval of the Department of Accountancy...
Secretary of State Jesse White will open an on-campus office Monday, Sept. 20. Students, faculty, staff and local residents will be able to renew their driver's license or state ID and purchase vehicle license plate stickers, as well as register to be...
Interactive comedy comes to the Holmes Student Center today thanks to Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student Services. Loren Hecht, an English professor at NIU, will perform at the show, "MIXING, MINGLING, AND MAYHEM." "Students who attend the performance...
DeKALB | The Board of Trustees held committee meetings Thursday morning. The meeting began with the induction of Robert Sorsby as the BOT’s new student trustee. Sorsby, former Student Association president, officially began his roll as student trustee...
What is the hardest thing/best thing about starting school again this fall? "Just accepting expectations from teachers. The first day seems overwhelming and impossible. I like the newness and something to look forward to." -Laura Phiachantharath, junior...
The Black Student Union will revive an on-campus magazine starting in September. Lifeline magazine was last published in 2006 and will be brought back to NIU with the help of several members of the BSU. "The first issue will be a trial issue," said Deldric...
The Northern Illinois University Bookstore and Village Commons Bookstore have implemented programs offering students the option of renting textbooks rather than purchasing them. Don Turk, manager of the University Bookstore, said NIU is required to participate...
