Arguments for and against drug testing of intercollegiate athletes were put head-to-head Monday night in a debate organized by NIU's Forensic Speech and Debate Team. Two opposing teams with two members each presented cases regarding drug testing of athletes....

The Student Association has proposed more than 10 changes to the NIU judicial code in an effort to update the system. One change would be to divide the current code's general harassment charge into three categories, including ethnic and sexual harassment...

The appointment of a permanent director of NIU's Physical Plant has been approved by the Board of Regents, filling a post which had been held by acting directors for several years. John Harrod Jr. has been named to replace acting Physical Plant Director...

The Student Association Mass Transit Board last night endorsed a proposal to provide additional transportation for handicapped and disabled students at a cost of $11,195. Busing graduate assistant David Agazzi said the board is required by law to provide...

The results of a survey sent to NIU professors last semester questioning whether teacher evaluations should be published were released by the Student Association Monday. "As we improve, redefine and revise the questions, we are finding that the teachers...

NIU students pursuing a career in advertising might be eligible for one of five $1,000 scholarships offered by the Northern Illinois Advertising Council. "We're looking for hard-working, enthusiastic students who will convince us they're committed to...

Donations are being sought for Founders Memorial Library's fifth annual book sale, sponsored by the Friends of NIU Libraries. "Donations of books are urgently needed," said Sandra Naiman, English and American literature specialist at the library. "Literary...

During the next three weeks, various university groups will be interviewing the five provost candidates chosen by the search committee last week. Among those chosen were NIU administrators Daniel Wit, acting vice president and provost, and James Norris,...

Foreign language classes not only are helpful in getting a diploma, they also might help your career, said Elizabeth Weiss, member of an international foreign language honor society. Phi Sigma Iota will be sponsoring a career conference Monday emphasizing...

Hearing dates have been set in April for the charges of unfair labor practices brought against DeKalb Community School District No. 428 by the DeKalb Classroom Teacher's Association. April 8, 10, 15 and 16 have been set by the Illinois Education Labor...

An outbreak of mumps at NIU and other Illinois universities has spurred an investigation by the national Centers for Disease Control. NIU reported five cases of mumps since Jan. 1, 1987, and that number is expected to rise, said Tom Schafer, a spokesman...

The issue of towing generated more controversy Monday when one of DeKalb's three licensed relocators voiced satisfaction with the city's new towing ordinance. Bill Lovett, of Lovett's Towing, 1154 S. Fourth St., said the DeKalb City Council acted reasonably...