Wednesday’s thunderstorms didn’t hinder the Springfield Mobile Vet Unit’s first visit to NIU. The Springfield Mobile Vet Unit is an RV-turned-office used to reach out to veterans at Illinois college and university campuses. Various resources, like...
The disconnected phone lines were the only technology affected by the storm on Wednesday, said an NIU spokesman. The rest of the university was able to function normally, said Paul Palian, director of public and media relations. A lightning strike knocked...
Softball got its hopes for its second midweek game washed away with the rain Wednesday afternoon, which means it will head into a MAC weekend with an extra day of rest. The Huskies (13-26, 3-7 MAC) will take on Kent State (19-14-1, 9-3 MAC) in a double...
After having to travel to all their outdoor meets so far this season, the bulk of the track and field team will have the opportunity to compete on campus this weekend. The Huskies will host the 2013 Huskie Open at 10 a.m. at the NIU Track and Field complex....
Playing music with your idol is only a dream to most musicians—but it’s surreal to those performing at the House this weekend. MathGames!, a band led by NIU guitar professor Fareed Haque, will be the headlining act 7 p.m. Friday at the House Cafe,...
Help is on the way for Wi-Fi problems on campus, said Jan Gerenstein, associate director of residential technology. Gerenstein said the current system has its flaws. Matt Parks, Information Technology Services (ITS) director of network services, said...
NIU has many different types of wildlife that one can encounter on campus. It often seems like these geese, squirrels and ducks are a nuisance--especially the two geese I saw last week who swooped out of nowhere and attacked a couple of students. I am...
Golf often runs in the family, but few siblings get the opportunity to golf with each other in college. Sophomore Taylor Ellett and freshman Connie Ellett are doing just that for the women’s golf team. For the Ellett sisters, golf at NIU has also been...
When most people think of college, the first things that might come to mind are very stereotypical: wild parties, sexual experimentation and ramen noodles. This might be a reality for some, but for most of us it is far from how students spend their college...
Students interested in hearing some successful musicians may check out the NIU percussion ensemble concert at 8 p.m. today at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The concert is called “Maximum/Minimalist” and features American minimalist composers...
Making the transition into college life is always a bit confusing. There are things you just can’t expect and have no idea how to prepare for from life in high school. Luckily, making mistakes is a part of life and often the best way we learn. Just...
Long hours. Hectic schedules. Sleepless nights. Headaches. You’ve been living this way for quite some time now, and you’ve grown tired of all that has become of your life. The fun, the spark, the light that shines bright has all left and you just...
