Trends in the job field are turning toward the services, including financial and health, consulting, data processing and special education. Jean Callary, Career Planning and Placement recruiting coordinator, said, "Companies that send representatives...

I love star-gazing. What a wonderful experience it was this weekend, watching the stars shine. I lay on my back Sunday night and looked through the skylight in my living room as the stars lined up in beautiful formations. They were even out Sunday afternoon...

NIU students graduating with four-year degrees can expect to receive a mean income of $18,097, about $3,000 less than last year's national average. Northwestern University's 1988 Lindquist-Endicott Report stated the national average salary for graduates...

Sunday, the Student Association Senate voted to revoke Phi Beta Sigma fraternity's recognition for a four-week period because the fraternity posted an objectionable flyer, forged a University Programming & Activities approval stamp and failed to take...

Turning in a "sloppy" resume to an employer could ruin an applicant's chance to receive a job. Resumes help employers form the important first impression, said Career Planning and Placement Center spokesperson. A good resume requires effort—it cannot...

Nursing's low-status reputation and shortage of nurses has not diminished the profession's opportunities and benefits. "The state of Wisconsin is short 1,100 full-time nurses," said Ken Fonteccho, Novus Health Group recruitment director. According to...

Two college students died in Crestwood, Illinois, and one was critically injured Saturday when their car swerved into a semi truck. Kishwaukee Community College student, Paul Kubski, 21, 807 W. Taylor Street, was driving and was pronounced dead on the...

More than $87,690 for the Office of Campus Recreation and club sports' budgets was recommended Saturday by the Student Association Finance Committee. All budgets must receive final approval from the SA Senate. OCR's request totaled more than $68,800 after...

WASHINGTON (AP)—U.S. Rep. Richard Durbin of Illinois never expected to win when he took on tobacco interests by pushing an amendment to ban smoking aboard short airline flights. Defying both the odds and House elders who fought him all the way to the...

Students might be faced with another tuition increase, if the Illinois General Assembly does not approve a tax increase necessary for higher education funding for fiscal year 1989. Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves said, "If we get no additional...

More than 500 NIU students registered to vote during the Student Assosiation's voter registration drive last week. SA Sen. Joe Annunzio said even though the drive ended Feb. 4, students are still able to register today in the SA office, located on the...