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Members of Phi Sigma Kappa pull their way to victory in the finals of the NIU IFC Tugs competition during last years competition.

Tugs: A history of brotherhood, tradition among Greeks

By Keith Hernandez | April 10, 2014

There is a sound every tugger longs to hear from the start of training in January: “This is for real! High bank, are you ready? Low bank, are you ready? Tuggers ready. Tuggers set. Tug!”There is a long history behind these words, which have been announced...

Memorial stones stand in front of Cole Hall to honor the students who were killed Feb. 14, 2008.

Feb. 14 victims still remembered at Cole Hall

By Kelly Bauer | February 17, 2014

Gary Parmenter was surprised to see a bit of Tugs rope left in the Peaceful Reflection Garden in front of Cole Hall Friday.“Oh, how special,” Parmenter said of the rope, which laid at the base of the memorial stone for his son, Dan, who had battled...

Fire chief says “culmination of minor issues” causes building condemnation

By Jimmy Johnson | June 16, 2011

Fire Chief Bruce Harrison said that the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house has "dramatically improved their premise already" since being condemned nearly a month ago. Harrison said the next inspection will be in early July, around the time the rest of the...