Textbook stores are looking to expand the selections of books available for rent. The Village Commons Bookstore and the University Bookstore have launched rental programs to make getting books for the semester cheaper. "We have 50 titles and 1,000 books...

NIU students may soon have lighter backpacks as more professors make the switch to online textbooks. "That's kind of been the going trend in the last few years," said Ryan Licari, assistant textbook manager at the Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda...

Homecoming week is here. To show school spirit students will be wearing Huskies shirts. Already students have been seen around campus with Huskies shirts on that were given out at the MLK Commons Monday. Some NIU students look to shirts, hats, wristbands,...

The Northern Illinois University Bookstore and Village Commons Bookstore have implemented programs offering students the option of renting textbooks rather than purchasing them. Don Turk, manager of the University Bookstore, said NIU is required to participate...