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...

About 185 calls were received by the Fox Broadcasting Company in response to a Nov. 27 "America's Most Wanted" episode profiling former NIU student Richard Church. Church is charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend's parents and has been missing since...

The Student Association Senate passed a resolution and sanctions Sunday against the Sigma Chi fraternity in response to a skit considered by some audience members to be racist. The skit was performed on Nov. 20 at the Jungle, 1027 Hillcrest Drive, during...

The NIU Parking Committee voted Thursday to convene Dec. 8 for a special meeting to consider recommendations of possibly redesignating two campus lots. The proposed redesignation will affect lot 28, located south of Gabel Hall on Annie Glidden Road, and...

DeKalb 7th Ward Alderman Mark Powell told the Student Association Sunday that an alleged incident involving "threatening" phone calls made by The Northern Star Managing Editor Mike Lacy is under investigation by the DeKalb Police Department. Powell said...

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...

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...

The Sigma Chi fraternity's little sisters sponsored a party Saturday night that stirred some question as to whether the activity violated sanctions against the group. Student Association Treasurer Diana Turowski said at Sunday's SA meeting, "I can't believe...