The DeKalb School Board, with a $2.2 million debt, submitted budget projections through 1992 that would return the school district's finances in the black. "We'll be in the black for the first time in many, many years," School Superintendent Jack Deere...

The Holmes Student Center space investigation remains at a stand-still, awaiting the formation of a new committee to explore the possibilities of acquiring more space. Barbara Henley, acting vice president for student affairs, said the new committee will...

Editor's Note: The fact that Dan is writing a column based on a somewhat timely (not to mention somewhat marshmallowy) subject in no way reflects a change in his personality, priorities or morals, or a radical revamp in the editorial attitudes of this...

DeKalb Police are searching for the owner and employees of Sam's Pizza, 110 East Hillcrest Drive and 114 E. Lincoln Hwy., in connection with damage and missing equipment of more than $12,000 to the restaurant. Owner Michael J. Stafseth, 805 Roosevelt...

NIU's Career Planning and Placement Center helps students tackle the post-graduation job market in a variety of ways. The center's most frequently used service is its on-campus recruiting program. Campus Recruiting Coordinator Jean Callary said NIU's...

DeKalb Police added four counts of reckless homicide Thursday to the driver who collided with a train early Saturday morning, killing two passengers. The driver of the car, John P. Denton, 22, 630 Annie Glidden Road, Apt. 202, apparently drove around...

The Student Association senate will discuss plans at Sunday's senate meeting to allow students to charge books to an account at NIU's Holmes Student Center Bookstore. The SA will meet at 6 p.m. in the HSC. SA President Huda Scheidelman said a plan to...

Amnesty International-NIU presented reasons Wednesday for abolishing the death penalty, sparking an hour-long debate from the audience. Through Debbie Heyward, area coordinator from the regional office in Chicago, AI-NIU's views were introduced to more...

DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said the city's short-term construction projects could be started in six months and long term projects in one year. In an informational meeting between the DeKalb City Council and the DeKalb School Board, interests were communicated...

With forecasts for above average precipitation in the next 90 days, the NIU physical plant is preparing to tackle the task of snow removal. NIU Grounds Department Foreman Tom Anderson said when the snow begins to fall, its removal will be the grounds...

In a short, heated discussion with a friend about the death penalty, he explained to me if an ax murderer were to "chop up my old man," then I would support capital punishment. Well, I beg to differ. If by the off-chance my father or another family member...

A Sycamore restaurant has turned in its DeKalb liquor license rather than face a public hearing Thursday. Joe Maniaci, owner of Sam's Pizza, 526 E. State Street, could not be reached for comment at press time due to a death in the family. Mayor/Liquor...