In my first blog, I detailed my preliminary research in creating a broadcast outlet for students to showcase their talents, events, etc... My initial thought was utilizing Channel 20, which is currently the host for daily bulletins and Northern Television...
The Lincoln game room officially opened with a commencement event Thursday night. The newly renovated room features a pool table, foosball table, a large TV and some couches, all of which are available for use by any student living in the residence halls....
Marketing for a Tuesday night football game may be one of the hardest things that a marketing department at a university has to face. Consider the fact that it is a week night and students do have classes near game time. Adding even more pressure is the...
I wish I had the time to gather the appropriate statistics for this counterpoint. Although with my trip to D.C. and upcoming tests I do not have the time. I wish I could show you that the student-to-officer ratio at NIU is on par with other state universities,...
Jeff Johnson started noticing a dangerous trend with bicyclists around DeKalb: inadequate reflective lights and clothing. Johnson, who works for North Central Cyclery, 534 E. Lincoln Highway, said it was two weeks ago when he witnessed several close calls...
Representatives from the NIU Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management have been visiting residence hall council meetings to show students the proposed infrastructural changes to campus. They have also been gathering student input through...
First off, a congratulations to you, Mr. Campbell, on your victory. Although we endorsed your opponent, we believed that both of you were qualified candidates for the position and that, no matter who was elected, you would have served DeKalb County admirably....
There's more to Thailand than Bangkok and z; let the Thai Film Festival educate you. The Thai Student Association will screen the film "Iron Ladies" at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Neptune Hall Central Room 120. Dan Pojar, political science professor and former...
Campus security and future campus renovations were the main topics at Wednesday's University Council meeting in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. NIU President John Peters began the meeting by reading letters of support the university had received in...
College football programs know no better feeling than hitting it right with a player. But when that player is only a freshman and becomes an immediate force, everyone takes notice. Jimmie Ward makes NIU take notice. Ward has become the blocking bandit...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Oct. 8 At about 2:01 a.m., a subject was found to have...
I'd like to thank everyone who participated in NIU's first STEMfest. Thirteen academic departments, numerous student organizations and several outside collaborators partnered with STEM Outreach to fill the arena and multipurpose room of the Convocation...
