How many times have you gone to a friend with a serious problem? Maybe the problem wasn't serious, but it was something that was bothering you and you just wanted to talk about it. Have you ever had a friend come to you with a problem? No doubt most of...

A consensus among DeKalb mental health professionals indicates that funding for mental health programs is "woefully inadequate." Jerry Lane, administrator for the DeKalb County community mental health board, said while demand for mental health services...

Parents of special education students who live in DeKalb County will have the opportunity to enroll in a free eight-week education involvement course. Titled "Parents as Effective Partners," the course's "primary purpose is to teach parents to be more...

Well Now Health Enhancement Services It is common to encourage students to "stay within your limit" when giving advice about drinking. "But, what's the limit?" they ask. There are health limits of all sorts. There is a speed limit for safe driving, a...

The Student Association passed a resolution Sunday night congratulating newly-appointed 7th Ward Alderman Jeff Monroe, but left off a friendly amendment condemning remarks made by DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow and 4th Ward Alderman Rita Tewksbury. SA President...

Delta Chi fraternity received full recognition from NIU's Interfraternity Council at the council's Oct. 8 meeting. The IFC accepted Delta Chi's petition to change from colony status to fraternity status. The colony status had been held over from last...

NIU's governing board is finally starting to hear the cries coming from the students, faculty and staff on our campus. Last week, Roderick Groves withdrew a proposal to increase his review of faculty tenure at NIU, Illinois State University in Normal...

Amidst ribbons, banners and buttons that read "Hug, Don't Hit," DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow proclaimed October "Safe Passage Month" at a small ceremony Friday in downtown DeKalb. Safe Passage, a center that aids an average of 96 women and children victims...

NIU liberal arts instructors said discouraging results of a college survey released last week reflect the increasing perception of universities as training grounds for specific professions. The survey, conducted by the Gallup Organization for the National...

I've been reading lately (Surprised? Teacher says I'm way ahead of everybody else in my group.) about college seniors who don't know very much about past events or literature. All the best newspapers (See Oct. 13 The Northern Star) have been carrying...

Educating and informing students about serious problems associated with alcohol abuse will be a campus-wide issue this week, which is this year's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The week will kick off today with a balloon launch in the Martin...

A DeKalb County judge issued a court order Friday to the owners of the DeKalb Center, 1100 W. Lincoln Hwy., allowing two weeks for repairs of about 100 structure code violations. The city of DeKalb petitioned for a receivership, which would appoint an...