NIU's greek system does more than just provide its members with social opportunities—it also gives them the chance to serve others at local and national levels. "Community service is a vital part of every fraternity and sorority's constitution," said...

A tuition freeze and a controversial 6 percent faculty salary boost are recommended in the 1991 budget passed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education last week. The $2.1 billion operating and $412 million capital budgets were up 8.8 and 19 percent,...

Rush has become an annual week-long tradition within greek systems and NIU sororities are continuing the tradition with the coming of spring semester. Kim Kolek, of Phi Beta Chi sorority, said Rush lasts roughly a week. The seven days are divided into...

The hectic pace of cramming for final exams exacts a toll on NIU students, but a variety of coping techniques can help reduce the anxiety. Students who suffer from test anxiety or those who wait until the last minute to study for exams face high levels...

During the controversy resulting from doubts from students and faculty about the need for the Constitution test, lowered standards are yet another consideration. The NIU Testing Service is continually making up new Constitution tests for students to take,...

As a result of three English professors leaving NIU, the English department is Associate English Professor Jasper Neel transferred to a Canadian university while Marshall Alcorn went to a university in Washington, D.C. and Associate English Professor...

The DeKalb County Sheriff is advocating jail expansion, a crackdown on drug trafficking and to rid highways of drunken drivers. Roger Scott said, "In fall 1988, the jail population was hitting 70 (prisoners) on a consistent basis." The County Jail can...

Just as all good things must come to an end, so must the bad and somewhat mediocre. With that thought in mind, I'll put the seal on my four-year stay with The Northern Star. I'd like to think that in my 10 semesters with this paper, I've left somewhat...

The position of Student Association Public Relations Committee adviser and at least four senate seats are being vacated in the SA at the end of fall semester. Seven more senators, appointed during last semester, will be up for reappointment. "There will...

No decision was made whether to initiate a six-phase, three-year economic plan to revitalize DeKalb at a special Wednesday meeting of the DeKalb City Council and the city's Economic Development Commission. DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said the city council...

SPRINGFIELD— strategic plan for Regency-governed universities might help secure more funds for public colleges and universities for Fiscal Year 1991. Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves said the two-year temporary state tax increase, which provided increased...

Every team wants to be successful, and there are many keys to a team's success. When the team does not win, it is time to start looking for answers. Where do you start looking for answers? Well, why not start at the top. The Student Association has not...