Inspiration from support systems contributes to the intellectual well-being of students and motivates their learning, said Jaqueline Fleming, author of "Blacks in College," at Unity Through Diversity Week's keynote address last night. owever, Fleming,...

The voluntary manslaughter charge against legally blind NIU student Peter Gogola was dropped Wednesday at the request of First State's Attorney Michael Coghlan. Gogola's bench trial for illegal possession of a firearm without firearm owner's identification,...

It is less than 24 hours after an exasperating weekend for the NIU soccer team, but coach Willy Roy is all smiles. But that is nothing unusual for Roy, who finds time for a joke anytime, anywhere. Freshman and son Willy Roy Jr. says the humor is just...

Every Little Leaguer's dream is to become a professional baseball player—to play in the big leagues. That dream continues with a player into his high school days, then into college. But most players' dreams end before reaching high school. Steve Adkins...

Support for faculty research, training and creative projects has increased about 18 percent for the 1987 fiscal year since FY86. Director for Sponsored Projects Linda Schwarz said during the last fiscal year $9.71 million for 363 grants and contracts...

Author Lou Turner said Monday's rally against racism, held at King Memorial Commons, was a test for NIU students. "It's obvious racism hasn't gone away, and neither should the opposition to racism," Turner said. The rally, organized by the John Lennon...

After meeting about three hours Friday, the athletic director search committee "reduced significantly" the number of applicants who remain in the running, Chairman Nancy Vedral said Monday. Vedral declined to reveal the exact number of people who remain,...

Amendments to the city's sales tax ordinance and an ordinance to ban parking on two streets near NIU were approved last night by the DeKalb City Council. The changes in the sales tax ordinance will change the penalties imposed for retailers who fail to...

After bringing back a win from Western Michigan a week ago, NIU football boss Jerry Pettibone received a victory apple from wily soccer coach Willy Roy at the weekly Huskie Club luncheon. Monday found Pettibone expressing mock disappointment when Roy...

The homeless of the DeKalb area will be able to find food and shelter from the winter conditions through the Public Action to Deliver Shelter program. Andrea Lusin, PADS coordinator for the Newman Center program, said NIU students, DeKalb residents and...

EVANSTON—NIU's high national rankings will most likely slip a few—or more—notches after the Huskies' confrontation with Northwestern, but there is always the chance to roll up the numbers against non-Big Ten opponents in upcoming weeks. The Huskies...

Facing one of the most volatile pushes for higher education funding in the next two months, three state legislators gave different views about how it will fare. Sen. Dennis Jacobs, D-Moline, said money might be available, but he said questions about quality...