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Homecoming parade to celebrate spirit, organizations

By Cierria McPerryman | October 11, 2012

This year’s Homecoming parade will showcase more than 40 entries from participating student and community organizations. Entries can range from groups walking to creative floats, said Melissa Williams, associate director for Student Involvement and...

Greek life about service, scholarship

By Cierria McPerryman | October 8, 2012

For Cara Prock, people who view Greek Row negatively are not informed on what Greek life is about. The Panhellenic Council president said Greek life is about scholarship, leadership, community service, brotherhood and sisterhood. “Students could overcome...

Chalk writing has rules

By Sierra Lowe | September 17, 2012

To chalk or not to chalk, that is the question. At NIU, the only students allowed to use chalk on the sidewalks are those who belong to student organizations. Those organizations must be recognized by the Student Association (SA) in good standing with...

Student Association Organizational Expo to highlight student groups

By Juliana Leprich | September 13, 2011

Students looking to get involved in a club or organization or just to see what opportunities are available at NIU can find some answers today.The Student Association's Organizational Expo will take place at Central Park from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The expo...

Junior business major Joe Moczydlowski, a member of Phi Kappa Theta, explains the fraternity's security system at their house 910 W Hillcrest.

Recent crimes cause concern on Greek Row

By Dave Gong | April 26, 2011

Recently, there have been a number of concerns regarding the safety of the DeKalb First Ward, notably the Greek Row area between Hillcrest Drive and Greenbrier Road. Three recent incidents have involved suspects with ties to the NIU Greek community. Former...

Students discuss success of flier distribution

By Leah Spagnoli | October 21, 2010

Students met again in the Stevenson complex sunset room at 2:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon to discuss the success of Wednesday's flier distribution. "Someone out there knows what happened. It's important to talk to people and find out if they've seen anything,"...