ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER MICHAEL NORTON PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP)—A Haitian judge gave Shell Oil Co. 24 hours to release gasoline it is holding back under a U.N.-imposed oil embargo that has stalled traffic and shut down much of the economy. The ruling...

Thirty-six grand jury indictments were handed down last Friday on various drug charges in connection with the alleged crack/cocaine distribution ring run in DeKalb by members of the Black Gangster Disciples gang. Henry Mack, 23, Chicago, the alleged ringleader...

Have you ever said or heard the old statement, "Without experience I can't get a job, but without a job I can't get experience"? Well, once you get a job, you may still need more training experience. The need for partnerships between colleges, universities,...

Is the United States guilty of genocide, holding political prisoners and colonialism? You can decide for yourself when El Pueblo Unido presents "USA on Trial, case study: Puerto Rico." This educational forum is at 8 p.m. today in room 405 of the Holmes...

For some students, the military conjures up images of guns, blood and war. However, most students are not aware of the positive aspects the military offers to any college students. This is the second year NIU is offering students an opportunity to take...

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER TERRY MUTCHLER SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)—Lawyers told the Illinois Supreme Court Wednesday to overturn the state's anti-AIDS law because the statute's vagueness means motherhood and health care work could be criminal acts. ‘‘There...

Tension in the residence halls is high because of the ongoing problem with the elevator modernization project. However, for the first time, students are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Linda Tillis, assistant director of Housing Services, and...

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER CAROLYN SKORNECK WASHINGTON (AP)—Responding to public fear of street crime, the House approved the Brady bill Wednesday requiring a five-day wait and a background check on people who want to buy handguns. The House voted 238-189...

Once again haute couture hits NIU. Students have been anxiously awaiting another fine fashion production sponsored by Present Perfect Modeling Organization. Well the wait is over, because at 8 p.m. tonight in the Sandburg Auditorium Present Perfect will...

The Illinois Board of Higher Education's decision to re-recommend programs for elimination and to lift the threat of a moratorium on new programs led to debate and discussion during Wednesday's Faculty Senate meeting. The IBHE re-recommended 30 programs...

The Organization of Black Business Students (OBBS) and the Student Association Minority Relations Committee have given NIU minority students an extra boost by producing a book filled with their resumes. The book was distributed to company representatives...

Don't believe the naysayers that portray racial problems as irreconcilable, according to a video conference sponsored by the NIU office of affirmative action. From noon to 2 p.m. today in the Heritage Room of the Holmes Student Center, students and community...