The University Council voted Wednesday to pass a resolution against the NIU Athletic Department's fundraising method of leaving the stadium lights on, despite strong words from one council member. UC student member Paula Radtke proposed the resolution...

"Jack's Back " is one of the more compelling thrillers to be released in the past three years. It also introduces a few new twists to the contemporary detective story. In the film a killer is recreating the Jack the Ripper murders to the last detail on...

In an effort to find an artist for King Memorial Commons, NIU is sponsoring a nationwide sculpture contest. Anyone who is a resident of the United States can enter the contest, said NIU Art Museum Director Lynda Martin. "The panel will try to choose the...

A University Police investigation into an alleged April 10 sexual assault has made little ground because the victim isn't interested in pursuing it. The UPs are looking for two men in the alleged incident, but the woman has told police she is interested...

DeKalb county industries released almost 1 million pounds of toxic chemicals into the air, land and water in 1988, according to an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency report. Will Flower, a state EPA spokesman, said toxic chemicals released on land...

"The Guardian" is the new horror film directed by William Friedkin, who was responsible for a string of near-classics including "The Boys in the Band," "The Night they Raided Minsky's," "The French Connection," and "The Exorcist." His career has plummeted...

The new lights on top of the remodeled Holmes Student Center were turned on for the first time Wednesday at a ceremony in the King Memorial Commons. The ceremony featured NIU President John La Tourette and Student Association President Huda Scheidelman...

Although the possiblity of a tuition increase affects all students, minority students might find the problem more taxing than most. Jorge Fonseca, president of the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) said "any increase (in tuition) affects...

Anyone can use the NIU Holmes Student Center bookstore credit system. Students who register for fall classes by Aug. 20 will be eligible to charge up to $500 from Aug. 20 through Sept. 14. Those who meet the registration deadline will automatically be...

A bill intended to maintain competition between university- and privately-owned stores is being met with quiet concern from NIU officials. Under a bill sponsored by State Rep. John Countryman, R-DeKalb, NIU would act as a collection agency for private...

The ever-controversial issue of whether ROTC should remain on campus or be kicked off for its policies on homosexuals will come to light again tonight. "ROTC in the Crossfire," a 8:30 p.m. debate sponsored by NIU's Young Democrats, will unfold in room...

Actor/comedian Joel Murray hasn't forgotten his Midwestern roots—or his NIU background. Murray, co-star of NBC's "Grand" and brother of actors Bill and Brian Murray, attended NIU his freshman and sophomore years from 1980 to 1982. In a telephone interview...