Department of Energy Secretary John Herrington's tentative decision was announced Thursday that the $4.4 billion Superconducting Super Collider will be constructed in Texas, and officials from competing states have voiced their strong opposition. The...

One University Police officer says there is "no justification" to install a campus security phone system that might be on NIU's campus by the 1989 fall semester. The proposed system would link about 50 security phones with the University Police Department,...

Professors in major universities across the country live by those words, knowing their careers may depend on being published. Doctoral degrees might get professors in the door at a university, but being published will keep them there, possibly with tenure....

The First National Bank of DeKalb has made its services more accessible to physically disabled persons since the completion of several renovation projects. Recent construction includes a ramp at the main bank's entrance, 141 W. Lincoln Hwy. The ramp provides...

Two Chicago-area legislators said Thursday night that NIU President John LaTourette would "feel the wrath of the (Illinois) legislature" for the controversial dismissal of CHANCE counselor Martha Palmer, which they said was prompted by institutional racism....

NIU wrestling coach Ed Vatch has been "rubbing elbows" this week with the women's volleyball team. "They've been hot lately," Vatch said. "I'm hoping some of it will wear off on us." The wrestlers travel to Stevens Point, Wis., for the Wisconsin-Stevens...

Every four years, national elections draw much attention and scrutiny to the United States government, the Constitution and what they mean to Americans. Many U.S. citzens, however, are ignorant of the document that establishes the laws and affirms the...

DeKalb 3rd Ward residents will discuss obtaining low-interest loans at a home improvements meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Plummers and Pipefitters Local No. 612, 637 N. 11th St. Bill Nicklas, director of building and community services, will present...

How many of you out there in the Big Blue Marble are just about sick of the 1988 Presidential Election news and are ready to get on to the more important facets of life like Bears football and happy hour? Well, before we dismiss this issue altogether,...

The John Lennon Society plans to demonstrate at noon today to protest the DeKalb City Council's amendment of an ordinance pertaining to people disturbing downtown merchants. The protesters will gather at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commons and...

Illinois fell victim to politics in the battle for the Superconducting Super Collider which was given to Texas. Sen. Alan Dixon made a valid point when he charged "the Department of Energy made a decision based on politics rather than one on merit and...

Repairs on the escalators in Founders Memorial Library could begin as early as mid-December and continue into the spring. Lola Straffer, personnel assistant for the library, said three companies made bids on repair costs of the escalators. "The bids were...