Men and women are joining a social dance class that has been growing in popularity; it's not just for easy credit anymore and students are having fun earning it. Barbara Heimerdinger, teacher of PHED 150, said, she has trained for years in social dance...

A proposal cancelling the Student Association's five-district election system and installing parties was suggested Wednesday, although it would almost eliminate individual candidates from running. Former Student Association Sen. Michael Murvihill gave...

Editor's note: this is the first of a three part series dealing with fashion on campus Fashion trends come and go with the frequency and predictablity of a rainstorm in springtime. What's popular this season might become obsolete in the seasons to come....

DeKalb and NIU were prepared for Wednesday's snowstorm. Mike Wilder, an NIU student majoring in meteorology and working at the Davis Hall weather service, said DeKalb might get about three to five inches of snow. John Conlin, street superintendent of...

NIU libraries are taking a stand against the problem of lost books. As of Monday a lost book charge will be in effect. A borrower who loses a book must pay a $50 fine or the cost of the book, whichever is higher. "A person will be charged only when it...

The following list includes some of the best concerts and music documentaries that are available on video. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock'n Roll- A musical celebration of Chuck Berry's birthday. Musical guests include Keith Richards, Bo Diddly, Eric Clapton,...

Marijuana use on college campuses is decreasing although pot maintains its status as a common recreational drug. A 1987 NIU University Health Service survey reported that nearly one in four NIU students had used marijuana within the last 30 days. "The...

NIU has lost its most successful coach on the national level with the immediate resignation of Chuck Ehrlich from the position of men's gymnastics coach. The extent of his success and the significance of his contributions to the athletic program and NIU...

NIU students can phone in Valentine's Day wishes to the nation's capitol today for more financial aid. Students across the nation are urged to call Congress to lobby for higher education support during the United States Student Association's "Be a Sweetheart...

Two NIU students who were arrested for allegedly dealing drugs from their residence hall room were removed from the hall and might face university suspension. obert Shorty, 19, Peoria, and Terry Stephens, 18, Chicago, were arrested by the DeKalb County...

An effort by some Student Association senators to impeach SA President Huda Scheidelman has sparked concerns among senators and others involved with the SA. An impeachment petition signed by seven SA senators was given to Scheidelman Feb. 2. Since the...

Huskie Line bus officials say students should not be hesitant to ride buses, despite three accidents in as many weeks. The three accidents, which occurred Jan. 25, Feb. 6 and Feb. 9, only injured one person. NIU Student David Herda was hit by a bus Jan....