The U.S. stands for freedom and equality—or at least that's what they say. So how can we believe in such values when the U.S. judicial system does not believe women have the right to make their own decisions and a brain to use in the process? A recent...

The Eurythmics, whose electro-pop-rock sounds have been present in the airwaves for the better part of this decade, seem to have produced a cumulative effort in their latest release, "We Too Are One." Along with keyboardist Pat Seymour, percussionist...

"The Gods Must Be Crazy" is a refreshing change from the stale comedies, smash-em-up action movies and tear-jerking dramas one usually rents at the local video store. This satirical peek at "modern" society will leave you both laughing hysterically and...

They practice up to fifteen hours a week, putting their bodies through grueling exercises to keep in shape and remain competitive. They play games on the weekends or after class, traveling as far as three hundred miles in buses and vans to meet opponents....

In an attempt to decrease racial discrimination on college campuses, NIU will sponsor a conference open to all Midwestern colleges on Oct. 28. "Racial Discrimination on Campus: Promoting Peer Initiatives and Student Action" will be the topic of the national...

The Holmes Student Center Gallery will be opening two separate photo exibits Sunday, Oct. 8. Sherry Lerche, an NIU student, has produced what she calls "alternative photos," using 19th Century processing. In the gallery's lounge area, NIU student Katherine...

Imagine that you are put into a box with only your head sticking out. A lab worker puts clips on your eyelids to keep them open. He puts a chemical in your eyes with a dropper. You don't know what it is. The pain starts immediately. You cry out as your...

Local and regional health-related agencies will present more than 20 displays and exhibits at Kishwaukee Community Hospital's annual health fair. The fair will be held Friday in the KCH Murphy Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Local service agencies will...

Mother's Milk, by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is one of the more refreshing albums of the year, or for that fact the last 25 years. They will simply knock you out with their brand of high-energy funk. The album cover alone is worth buying the album; check...

Cow tipping is one of the oldest forms of troublemaking known to the residents of a farm town. DeKalb and the surrounding areas are no exception. As a matter of fact, with Northern Illinois University so close, it would seem quite likely that DeKalb area...

It seems the Board of Regents once again is trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the Regency universities. The most recent topic is the committee that was formed to discuss the now infamous proposed changes in Regents policy. A news release from Regents...

Think about it. Do you really believe you eat healthy, nutritious foods while at school? Do you know what it means to eat foods that are "heart smart" or part of a vegetarian diet? Worry no more! While speaking with the NIU Food Service at the Neptune,Lincoln...