While the NIU College of Law dean claims minority student recruitment and retention "significantly" improved, one minority group said the results are inadequate. This year, there was a "significant increase" in the number of minorities, said Law Dean...

An African National Congress representative to the United States was unable to give his speech for Africa Day Tuesday at NIU. Zeph Makgetla, assistant to Lindiwe Mabuza, chief ANC representative to the United States, was to speak as part of Africa Day....

Participants display hope and uncertainty about the long term effects Earth Week will have in the daily lives of mankind. "I think awareness will last beyond this week," said Recycling Center Director Dave Broustis. However, Broustis said the week's effects...

The $70,000 Student Association budget surplus for Fiscal Year 1990 will not result in lower student activity fees for next fall. SA Treasurer Bruce Williams said the money will be used to ensure that fees for next year are not increased. "What the $70,000...

NIU's Amnesty International discovered Monday that SA Vice President Steve Coloia suspended the group nearly a week earlier. Amnesty President Donna Lundstrom said she found out the SA-recognized group was put on suspension April 10 for banning homosexuals...

The Student Health Advisory Council was formed more than ten years ago to give students a voice in NIU's Health Services. SHAC Chairman Steve Cohen, a senior health administration major, said the 18-member volunteer committee includes students ranging...

The Northern Star chose its new leaders for the fall semester, but there is little change at the top. Current Editor Beth Behland and Managing Editor Greg Rivara will retain their positions. However, City Editor Bill Schwingel will join the editorial...

Consumers should buy recycled products if recycling projects are to be successful, said the co-founder of the NIU Recycling Center Monday. Michael Finn, current vice president of Recycling Services in Chicago, said companies will make what the consumer...

Local parks will take on a new look this month as 3800 trees will be planted in honor of Arbor Day. The tree-planting event is sponsored by NIU's Student Environmental Action Committee and the Student Associaton Recreation Committee. "Trees are great...

NIU students have a chance to help save the world. Earth Week, April 16 to 22, and the 20th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 are worldwide events to alert people to growing environmental threats, issues and problems. Activities held every day at the...

NIU's Health Services building will close its doors and begin temporary relocation for a one-year, $3.8-million asbestos removal and remodeling project. Steve Cohen, Student Health Advisory Council chairman, said the center's 100 faculty and staff will...

The Student Association Mass Transit Board is considering reversing a bus route to avoid road construction next semester. The idea will reverse Route 6 and include a few minor changes to avoid the construction at the corner of Lincoln Highway and Annie...