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...

"I have always learned that if I ask God for something he will give it to you. Through faith I received," said Kim Major, and receive she did, when she won the Miss Black Illinois Pageant this past summer. Major, a 20-year-old NIU sophomore, has been...

The Northern Star asked Student Association senate candidates to respond to two questions: why each chose to run and in what specific areas would they be most effective. The polling locations are at: DuSable Hall Founders Memorial Library Pow Wow, located...

Every college campus has rape stories, and true or false, students should be aware of the epidemic problem of sexual assault on college campuses and problems rape can lead to. NIU is no exception. Last year a total of 29 sexual assaults were reported—with...

The rules don't need to be reviewed, they just need to be followed, although Barbara Henley, Student Affairs vice president, thinks otherwise. The Board Of Regents set parameters that state the NIU administratrion has the power to veto funding decisions...

Since the Aug. 2 invasion of Kuwait, President George Bush and Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's moves are closely followed by millions, including Kurt Wenner, NIU political scientist since 1971. "Saddam Hussein and President Bush are faced with a limited...

Student Association officials made it easier for student organizations to be SA recognized by lowering the amount of mandatory workshops from seven to two. SA President Rob McCormack said it was "asking too much" of organizations to expect them to attend...

Native American rights groups last week petitioned Bradley University to change its nickname because they view it as a racist depiction of American Indians. The Peoria-based Bradley Braves use the "Braves" symbol, a red letter B with feathers, as a temporary...

Christine Ervin has only been at NIU for three weeks, but she has already dropped out. Ervin, 25, is the first Army reservist from NIU to withdraw from classes to fulfill her call to active duty. Reservists can be called to duty for three-month periods...