NIU's Student Housing Services director claimed his experience in dealing with NIU staff distinguishes him as a candidate for Student Affairs associate vice president. Donald Buckner said he knows "how to get things done at the university," in an open...

NIU's Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education Department named a new chairwoman. Susan Ann Vogel was selected for the position by an eight member committee consisting of two members from each section of the department, a student representative...

A candidate for the post of associate vice president of student affairs said he thinks NIU would benefit from the establishment of an office of human relations. Michael Cuyjet, the University of Maryland's Director of Campus Activities, said Thursday...

Contel's proposed merger with GTE Corp. could spell trouble for the restructuring plans which were to make DeKalb the headquarters for a six-state region. Contel planned to renovate the former Wurlitzer Company headquarters at 403 Gurler Road with plans...

Students attending classes in the summer of 1991 might have their transportation worries relieved thanks to an upcoming student referendum. The referendum, scheduled for Aug. 1, will determine whether or not students are interested in a $0.45/credit hour...

The Ithaca College Campus Activities Director stressed her ability to connect with students when interviewing for the office of NIU Student Affairs associate vice president Tuesday. Sharon Policello, the director of campus activities and orientation in...

As Congress decides where next year's budget cuts will hit hardest, college students on federal financial aid might want to ponder a new way to pay for their schooling. The Bush administration has predicted historic cuts in governmental services unless...

A $3.2 million construction project along Lincoln Highway, or Rt. 38, will make it easier for students coming back to NIU in January. Work began in April on Rt. 38 west from Annie Glidden Road to just beyond the DeKalb city limits. The project includes...

The City of DeKalb is helping NIU fund a $77,000 pedestrian safety project along Normal Road. The DeKalb City Council voted 6-0 to fund $27,000 of the project, which will pay for sidewalks, street repairs and gutters. The $77,000 project is the result...

Students at Illinois state universities might not have to face tuition increases for the first time in almost 20 years. The Illinois General Assembly passed a resolution in late June urging tuition not be increased before January of 1991. In January a...

A 13-year-old boy who police warned not to play in NIU's west campus lagoon drowned Friday. The DeKalb Fire Department pulled Jia Wei Wang's body from the lagoon at 7:58 p.m. Friday, assistant fire chief Reuben Nelson said. Firefighters found Wang's body...

Concerns about the effectiveness of the Illinois Student Association continue as Student Association executives claim ISA is not addressing issues. "I am concerned about whether or not the ISA is taking NIU seriously," said Tanya Smith, Student Association...