Columnist's note: Two types of people shouldn't read this column. First, people who don't like graphic stories of suffering. Second, those who don't want their illusion of a perfect world to be questioned. You are a starving man. A starving man with a...

As carloads and vans of NIU alumni travel to DeKalb for Homecoming celebrations, traffic flow through area businesses increases and the local community prospers financially. NIU graduates return to the community bringing enthusiasm, spouses, children...

On the eve of national Drug Free Awareness Week, DeKalb Police reported the drug-related arrest of Joseph Casella, 27, of 829 Normal Road. Casella was arrested for unlawful possession of more than 500 grams of cannabis with intent to deliver, said Detective...

Homecoming week should prove to be a busy time with activities in which NIU students can participate throughout the week. In addition to volleyball and softball tournaments played this weekend, canoe races will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the East Lagoon....

The Student Association will add another section to its "thickest" financial file by continuing to fund this week's NIU Homecoming events. SA Treasurer Diana Turowski said the SA has funded Homecoming since the association was established 20 years ago....

The DeKalb City Council will discuss adding amendments designed to strengthen an ordinance pertaining to disturbing the public peace at tonight's 8 p.m. meeting at the DeKalb Municipal building, 200 S. Fourth St. The amendments to Chapter 52, which relates...

The Student Association senate decided Sunday by a vote of acclamation to send a letter to the University Council expressing displeasure about possible changes that could take away students' rights in appealing decisions regarding illegal class registration....

There's a new law in Florida—striking right at the heart of our interpersonal communications—banning all bumper stickers or decals containing profanity. This second-degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. Is it...

WKDI, the student-run campus radio station, dropped out of the running for the 94.9 FM frequency after the law firm pursuing the application recommended doing so. WKDI is only available on cable in the NIU residence halls and can be purchased on cable...

The Student Association should take responsibility for the actions of its own subcommittees and its senate speaker. Thursday, posters sponsored by the Student Committee On Political Action were displayed in several locations on campus. The fliers portrayed...

Although some credit card application forms found around campus might seem too good to be true by offering "automatic approval" to students, these are not necessarily unlawful according to Don Henderson, NIU Students' Legal Assistance director. Henderson...

NORMAL—The Board of Regents discussed possible development of tuition and sexual harassment policies Thursday. Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves presented a tuition abatement plan to the Illinois Board of Higher Education in early October in hopes...