NORMAL—NIU doesn't really want more of your money, but they will probably have to take it. The inevitability of a tuition increase became apparent at the Board of Regents meeting Wednesday at Illinois State University in Normal. The board will vote...

In response to the article, "Greek Reforms Doubtful," I would just like to say that we really appreciate your optimism. Additionally, the cartoon depicting supposed "ritual" activity in the Star on Sept. 14 was simply hilarious. Perhaps if the Star wasn't...

For the last 25 years NIU's University Honors Program has awarded scholarships to students academically qualified to hold the title of University Scholar. To qualify for the scholarship the recipients must finish high school in the 95th percentile of...

The following top 10 list is compiled by WKDI, NIU's college radio station, from the amount of actual airplay these albums received during the past week. Each album is a current release and is in heavy rotation at the station. 1. The Cure, "Never Enough"...

Fraternities and sororities do not have to worry because their secret rituals are not going to be revealed to anyone. The confusion about keeping initiation rituals secret began when a section in the Student Assoication recognition packet asked for appointments...

NIU lost a "respected scholar" Sunday afternoon in an accident at Devil's Lake State Park. George C. Carrington, Jr., an NIU English professor, died of massive head and chest injuries as the result of a fall while hiking along a climber's trail. According...

Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on DeKalb nightlife. This week will feature the various dance clubs in DeKalb. Next week will feature sports bars and live entertainment spots in town. Tucked away in the vast corn country known as...

Not enough campaigning is the likely reason for the dismal voter turnout Wednesday in the Student Association's senate elections. "The candidates didn't get their campaigning across today," said SA Elections Commissioner Alfred Tatum. There wasn't enough...

NORMAL_ More than 50 union workers protested the Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, claiming higher tuitions partly stem from poor management decisions. Illinois State University's decision to hire Servicemaster—a private janatorial firm—is the latest...

While people in other countries fight for free political speech and the right to worship, 2 Live Crew incites the MTV generation for the right to have a potty mouth and make a profit in the process. It's hard to decide how to feel about the 2 Live Crew...

This coming week NIU students will have the opportunity to experience the world's cultures through Unity In Diversity week. The event is actually part of the larger picture - before the year began NIU President John La Tourette deemed the 1990 academic...

Students can arm themselves with information from NIU to help lessen the chances of becoming a rape victim. Last year, 29 sexual assaults were reported at NIU, said Bev Beetham, Sexual Assault Task Force Chairperson. Of those reported, 16 occurred on...