Several Student Association senators who signed up to man voter registration tables during add/drop failed to show up, which resulted in failure of that part of the registration drive. SA Sen. Joe Annunzio said at the first SA meeting senators did not...

The University Council Faculty Assembly recommended the size of the NIU Athletic Board be reduced from 34 to 20 members to conform with national university standards. The Faculty Assembly's Rules and Governance Committee presented the reduction proposal...

More than double the number of expected participants have registered for Thursday's conference to discuss possible responses to recent displays of racism on American campuses. The all-day conference at the Holmes Student Center will feature lectures by...

Gov. Jim Thompson Monday told a group of Illinois' educational administrators that it is up to the education community to prevent another funding catastrophe next year. The governor said he will advocate a tax increase to support education in fiscal year...

Students studying foreign languages can use the Foreign Language Learning Center Thursday if locks to secure the newly-added electronic equipment are installed. The center was closed during semester break to protect the equipment and has not reopened...

"I have a problem with doctors; no matter how nice they are, I freeze when I try to ask questions! Half the time, I forget and the other half I'm afraid the doctor will think I'm dumb. But there are some things I really need to ask. My doctor asks me...

CHICAGO—Gov. James Thompson said Tuesday the education community is responsible for sending its own message of low funding and the need for a tax increase to state legislators. Thompson, who spoke at a joint meeting of the Illinois State Board of Education...

Greek Row fraternities will be required to supply food and non-alcoholic beverages as part of the new alcohol policy guidelines adopted by the InterFraternity Council Tuesday. The guidelines were compiled by chapter advisers and presidents last semester...

Alfred MacDonald, 18, was arrested for the criminal sexual abuse of an NIU student Sunday, after entering her residence hall room, police report. MacDonald, 480 Crestwood Drive, Des Plaines, is not an NIU student. University Police said the victim reported...

Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series on higher education funding. Part one deals with the students' role in the funding process. Student leaders urge other students to become more active in their roles as lobbyists and voters to show...

CHICAGO—Educational groups across the state are forming a coalition to work together in support of a state-wide tax increase needed to fund and strengthen all levels of education in Illinois. After a joint meeting of the Illinois Board of Higher Education...

The University Council Faculty Assembly will discuss today at its regular meeting the possible reduction of the Athletic Board's size. Judy Bischoff, executive secretary of the UC, said the Faculty Assembly's Committee "B" will recommend the board be...