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NIU counseling center provides support for students

By MaryJo Kratochvil | August 30, 2010

For students who are feeling stressed, depressed or anywhere in between, the answer may be closer than you think. The Counseling and Student Development Center, located in the Campus Life Building Room 200, has been helping NIU students solve their issues...

Emergency boxes provide safety check point

By MaryJo Kratochvil | August 25, 2010

As students travel through campus, they may notice large black boxes in various locations, with blue lights sitting on top. Be warned, these are for emergencies only. "There are 88 [emergency] boxes total on campus, 44 of them in the parking structure...

Freshmen talk about making college choice

By MaryJo Kratochvil | August 23, 2010

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...

Police report stabbing Monday

By MaryJo Kratochvil | August 23, 2010

A stabbing was reported in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive Monday evening. DeKalb Police responded to the situation around 4 p.m. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler commented on the incident. "It was a domestic situation," Spangler said. "A female stabbed...