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Gains of LGBT people in STEM fields highlighted

By Community success showcased at event | October 22, 2013

The Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics student organization shed light on the strides the LGBTQ community has made in STEM fields at a Monday presentation.As a part of LGBTQ History Month the oSTEM student-run organization hosted...

Student hopes to spread kindness through words

By Shaz Sheikhali | October 21, 2013

Brother Al is a man of many words — and he tries to make each one kind.Alvato Cartman Jr., known as Brother Al, a fifth-year year elementary education major, stands around campus as he speaks words of kindness to strangers as they walk by. He calls...

DeKalb Mayor John Rey visited the Skyroom Sunday during the Student Association's Senate meeting to speak to members of SA. Rey said the city and NIU are looking to bridge gaps by communicating with city departments and officials and the student body, and by reaching out to student groups and organizations.

Rey meets with SA Senate, talks about NIU-city relationship

By Shaz Sheikhali | October 20, 2013

Mayor John Rey spoke with the Student Association Senate on city-university partnerships at the Senate’s meeting Sunday.CommuniversityRey hopes to build a relationship between NIU and the community. He plans on doing this by maintaining contact with...

Fair helps students form post-undergrad plans

By Shaz Sheikhali | October 15, 2013

Students got a glimpse of what they could do after graduation at a campus fair Tuesday.The Prelaw Honors Society hosted a graduate school fair in the Duke Ellington ballroom. More than 300 students attended the Graduate and Professional School Fair, which...