The U.S. Census Bureau announced that the median American age will rise to almost 39 by the year 2010, the highest point it has ever been estimated to reach. The median age (meaning the age level at which half of all Americans are older and half are younger)...

Planning for next year's Unity in Diversity Week has started with the development of an additional student-run committee and the appointment of a co-chairman for the week's coordinating committee. Peggy Sullivan, dean of the College of Professional Studies,...

NIU administration condemned a Sigma Chi little sister party thrown Saturday, because it violated a suspension against the fraternity even though members received the permission of the greek adviser. Barbara Henley, assistant vice president for student...

The chairman of the Student Association Mass Transit Board said Monday that the implementation of a Huskie Bus shuttle to the Geneva train station is high on the board's spring priority list. Although the board has made no decision regarding a start-up...

The Campus Security Advisory Board met last week to discuss several campus security issues, including a campus-wide security phone system. A referendum in January will enable students to vote on a one-time fee of 27 cents per credit hour in fall 1989...

A second open hearing Monday to field faculty input on a proposed faculty senate included the comments of one NIU faculty member who was skeptical about the possible senate. Sociology Professor Herb Rubin addressed Faculty Senate Task Force Chairman William...

A new federal drug law which allows restriction of federal student financial aid to persons convicted of using or selling illegal drugs has raised the question of how it could be enforced by financial aid offices. Jerry Augsburger, NIU financial aid office...

Students wanting to voice their concern about the lack of visibility by NIU President John LaTourette during rallies and demonstrations concerning racial tensions on campus made an unscheduled visit to the president's office last Friday. About 30 students...

A Student Association budget deficit for off-campus printing required the senate Sunday to transfer about $883 from unused summer 1988 salaries to cover the shortfall. SA Treasurer Diana Turowski told the senate the line item transfer is necessary because...

The DeKalb Police Department has implemented a Drug Investigation and Enforcement Unit to combat domestic violence by substance abusers. DeKalb Police Sgt. Charles Kross said the task force is operational but that he was "not going to say a lot about...

NIU men interested in joining a fraternity next semester will have to visit three different chapters before they will be eligible for a fraternity bid. At Tuesday's Interfraternity Council meeting, the council decided it will be mandatory for each prospective...

A series of classes that provide alcohol information are being offered by NIU's Health Enhancement Services. Health Educator Marie Kaemmerlen said the university is sponsoring these classes because of concerns of high alcohol consumption and alcohol-related...