You see them around campus, but who are our student leaders? Every Friday, The Leader's Corner gives readers a glimpse into the personalities of the men and women behind the suits and ties. This week the Northern Star sat down with Alex Broches, senior...
While spring break is a long way off, some students are already making plans. For those that are, they might want to consider getting involved in the Alternative Spring Break Program. The Alternative Spring Break Program is sponsored by Student Involvement...
The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. WEDNESDAY At 4:10 p.m.,...
Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street, spoke to NIU students, faculty and staff, Tuesday night. After being introduced by Emily Prieto, director of the Latino Resource Center, Cisneros told the audience how tired she was just getting back...
Tae Kwon Do Instructor Michael Augsburger taught self-defense to the ladies of Alpha Phi Gamma and anyone else who wished to partake Tuesday night. Participants were taught basic kicks, punches and defense skills in order to prepare them for various dangerous...
University Council discussed plans for renovations of Cole Hall and Stevens Hall building Wednesday afternoon. Planning has been appropriated for Stevens Hall and Cole Hall, said Laurie Elish-Piper, professor of literary education at Wednesday's University...
The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. TUESDAY At 4:54 a.m.,...
College tuition could just be a scratch-off away for students. The newest addition to the instant win lotto family is the $2 ‘Cash 4 College' ticket, through which students can win four years of paid college tuition. Tracy Owens, Illinois Lottery's...
The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. AUG. 20 At 7:18 p.m.,...
When it comes to interacting with police, respect, honesty and other codes of conduct could determine whether or not someone receives a ticket. "We give verbal warnings," said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. "Just because we stop a person does not mean they...
We all know how zombie epidemics start. Some weird virus breaks out and spreads rapidly as the infected undead wander aimlessly amongst unsuspecting civilians. As unrealistic as such scenarios may seem, I am starting to see some disconcerting similarities...
DeKALB | NIU hopes to improve the community living experience with the proposed design of the new residence hall. "It will give students the privacy they need, but situate that in a community setting that has the potential to create a family experience...
