A USA Today graphic survey titled "How whites view blacks" published in Friday's Northern Star sparked negative reactions among many NIU black students, although the results weren't surprising to most. "The results of the poll didn't really surprise me...

Although NIU faculty hold different opinions on the situation in the Persian Gulf, many believe that the vital interests of the U.S. do not belong in Saudi Arabia. J. Carroll Moody, executive secretary of the University Council, believes America jumped...

Just when your mother was convinced drums produced nothing but noise, two NIU professors are out to change perceptions of percussion instruments. Robert Chappell and Rich Holly, percussion professors, will present a free recital Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. in the...

Tuesday was a day of last minute decisions in the race for the student alderman seat in the 7th Ward. Just hours before the 5 p.m. deadline, incumbent 7th Ward independent Jeff Monroe filed his petition at DeKalb City Hall to be on the April 2 ballot....

NIU's Student Association will debate a proposed resolution in support of President Bush and the troops in the Persian Gulf at Sunday night's senate meeting. The SA resolution is a logical attempt to become involved in the debate over the war, said SA...

A smile can be put on the face of a child by their volunteer Big Brother or Big Sister. "Anyone who feels they can put the time in" should try to become a Big Brother or Big Sister, said Sue Harbecke, case worker in the program. The program has been in...

Four NIU professors spoke out against the Gulf war to an audience of about 250 people in the Holmes Student Center Tuesday night. "Read Saddam Hussein and George Bush—you may like the latter better than the former, but they are both terrorists," said...

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s contribution to the civil rights movement was foremost in the minds of about 300 people gathered at a service in his honor Tuesday night. Student and campus leaders spoke of King's achievements to an enthusiastic crowd...

All NIU undergraduate, graduate and transfer students interested in applying for the Alumni Association scholarship must submit applications by Feb. 1. According to the form, to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must submit a one-page typed letter...

Hopefully by now, NIU students have successfully thawed out after the extreme cold that hit the DeKalb area Tuesday. The National Weather Service reported Tuesday's low temperature at 13 degrees below zero at 6 a.m. The wind chill factor made it feel...

College students currently enrolled in classes, who are reservists in the Armed National Services, are still vulnerable to be called to active duty. "They are classified as reservists, not college students," said Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Sjordal. "The...

An art class for children between the ages of 6 and 14 will begin Jan. 26 and last for six weeks. Sponsored by the NIU Student Chapter of National Art Education in co-operation with the Art Education Faculty, the classes run on Saturday from 9:30 to 11...