Illinois Gov. James Thompson earlier this month reappointed two long-time Board of Regents members and named one new member, David T. Murphy of Cary, Illinois. The Regents govern NIU, Illinois State University in Normal and Sangamon State University in...

What's the longest amount of time you've ever been away from home? A couple of weeks, perhaps? Maybe a month or two, or even a semester? How about two years? ("What?!" you say, "I'll get homesick!!") Even better, these two years will be spent in a far...

Associate Judge Robert Jenkins has announced his intention to run for the circuit judgeship in the 16th District which covers DeKalb, Kendall and Kane Counties. Candidates for the new position of 16th District circuit judge, as well as for a vacated judgeship...

The likes of George Bush and Michael Dukakis met face to face regularly in Grant Towers North residence hall last year. Confidently hung, the life-like posters of these figures enhanced the differing opinions of roommates Tom Elkins and Chris Rudders....

Although NIU and DeKalb have approved preliminary plans to rebuild Lucinda Avenue, final approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation is necessary before funding can be appropriated. Ralph Tompkins, DeKalb assistant director of engineering...

A concession area in the NIU Office of Campus Recreation might become a conference room for staff and student groups, after the Student Association Recreation Committee gave its approval and a vote of confidence Tuesday night. SARC Adviser David Burke...

The Student Association will reassess NIU's handicapped accessibility for the first time in more than a decade Saturday as it conducts a campus-wide audit to highlight problem areas. The walking tour and inspection of more than 15 buildings will evaluate...

"Captain Swing" is the third Polygram release from Michelle Shocked. I suppose the title comes from the heavy use of big-band sound on the album. Unfortunately, the excessive orchestration is what kills the effect of the songs. Her first album, "The Texas...

The Holmes Center isn't the only building in DeKalb undergoing a facelift. The Northern Lights Bookstore has changed its facade and gained a next-door neighbor, Bessamay clothing store. Construction began last May and will be completed in a few weeks....

In about 150 cities across the nation Sunday, pro-choice activists rallied against threats of women's rights to have abortions. The focus of the rallies was at the nation's Capitol, where 150,000 - 200,000 people assembled under the direction of the National...

Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity is sponsoring its third annual "Second City" show to raise money for the NIU Campus Child Care and Special Physical Education Clinic. The production will begin at 9 p.m. tonight in the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student...

The Illinois Telephone Association will offer telephone connection service at a reduced cost to eligible needy persons, including students, next month. The "Link Up Illinois" program is part of a nationwide effort called "Link Up America". It was mandated...