NIU's Phi Sigma Kappa twisted its normal rush procedures this year to further guard against hazing potential fraternity members. The Grand Council of Phi Sigma Kappa voted last month to ban the pledging system in order to eliminate hazing, the rites of...

Ask almost any Kane County homeowner about their biggest concern for the future and they will complain about the national waste disposal site that is being built there. No one questions the need for a dump site, just its location. Of course, no community...

The newly-promoted coordinator of NIU's Community Health Program is expecting "a whirlwind" of duties as she enters her new position. "The health profession is a very dynamic and changing field," said Dr. Sharilynn Spear, who assumed her position Aug....

CHICAGO (AP)-California cuisine leave you longing? Your taste for Cajun cooking on the wane? An ambitious band of gourmet farmers and restaurateurs may have the answer for your tired taste buds: "heartland haute cuisine." The nation's breadbasket is out...

Although college students are notorious for crossing busy campus streets without regard to traffic, the epidemic is a problem for drivers. Often, many students wander into streets ignoring oncoming traffic and the threat to safety, creating hassles and...

It's election time. There are two U.S. Congressional races that DeKalb residents will vote on in the Nov. 6 election. U.S. Rep. Lynn Martin, R-Loves Park, is running against incumbent Sen. Paul Simon, D-Illinois. Incumbent Republican Dennis Hastert and...

Is there an intimidation factor for the NIU football team going into Saturday's game with the No. 10 Nebraska Cornhuskers? "I don't think it's an intimidation factor, it's more of a distraction," head coach Jerry Pettibone said. "Because of all the excitement...

When NIU's Amnesty International banned homosexual membership to protest the conflict bewtween ROTC policy and NIU's constitution, it did not anticipate objection by the regional office in Chicago. Donna Lundstrum, former AI chapter president, last April...

The best-laid plans of mice and men go awry. No one knows this better than the countries who are trying to move away from Soviet communism. While there is reform, some feel it's not moving quickly enough and others can't seem to see where it's going....

Those who dream of flying can get a brief taste Saturday, courtesy of NIU's Flying Huskies. The flyers will offer free 20-minute rides at DeKalb-Taylor Municipal Airport, 2300 E. Pleasant St. Sign-up begins at 8:30 a.m. Flights will run from 9 a.m. to...

Elections for the Student Association Senate were postponed Wednesday night in order to attract a more diverse group of candidates. SA Vice President Tanya Smith said the elections will be held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 20. All students interested...

Groups seeking Student Association recognition have mixed reactions to a 12-page application including affirmative action, secret rituals and mandatory workshop policies. About 225 student groups are affected by the new guidelines set by SA Vice President...