Hope for a student-run credit union started at NIU's Holmes Student Center is still running high, but there is some confusion over who should approve it. The credit union was proposed last spring. But as of July 25, the credit union had not received approval...

The best little Corn Fest in the Midwest has made its way back to DeKalb for another year of programs and local festivities on Aug. 24, 25 and 26. A 13-year-old tradition among NIU college students and citizens of DeKalb alike, Corn Fest marks a time...

The Student Affairs office announced that NIU Housing Director Donald Buckner will be the new associate vice president of Student Affairs. "I was very pleased to receive the appointment," Buckner said. He plans to continue to "enhance the quality of student...

Well, it's that time of year again: Back-to-school sales at K-mart, Cornfest, trying to figure out where you're going to put your bike now that you're living in a place the size of a Yugo, etc. What also marks this time of the year for some of us who...

No always means no. One out of every four or five college women is sexaully assaulted every year, Bev Beetham, chairperson of the Sexual Assault Task Force said. "And that's just the tip of the iceberg, that's just assaults that are reported," Beetham...

Limited parking space for students and faculty have led to consideration for a parking garage, but according to NIU officials, a garage is unlikely. Possibilities for a parking garage were considered by a subcommittee of the NIU Parking Committee appointed...

Permit colors and prices: Yellow permits are available to students living beyond walking distance from campus and are not on any bus route. Students with yellow permits can park in yellow or brown lots and some blue lots. Orange permits are available...

New student groups are proliferating at NIU and are eagerly looking for new members. Many of the groups will have booths at Friday Fest, said Matt Miller, Friday Fest student coordinator. The event will last from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24,...

University Police Officer Ekstrom said women should take certain steps to minimize the risk of being sexually assaulted. He points out the following: Avoid walking alone after dark. Ekstrom said, "We really want students to walk in well-lit areas." Avoid...

The limited parking space at NIU might make students consider borrowing permits indefinitely, but the NIU Parking Committee will try to put their foot down on theft this fall. "It's downright theft," said NIU Parking Committee Chairman Rob Bornhuetter....

NIU field hockey coach Laurie Bell's 1990 squad has only one obstacle in its way from having a great season: a great schedule. Bell's Senior and freshman dominated team has more talent than last year's 9-8 record would indicate. The Huskies were top-20...

Unity and Diversity has a new slogan this year: "Stand Up, Come Out, Join In," and a program that will last the entire academic year. The program, begun in 1987, has extended its weeklong program of activities to a year to ensure students and faculty...