by and Controversy about the relationship between the Student Association and DeKalb politics resulted in the first step toward a new SA constitutional amendment. The controversy concerned the first clause of a constitutional amendment clarifying the...

The second day of talks on the Board of Regents' proposed policy changes were marked by student protest signs, speeches by six campus leaders and a concession to the Joint University Advisory Committee. JUAC Chairman Doug Anderson had asked he not be...

The Interfraternity Council implemented a party patrol system last semester that will be reinforced this semester. Steve Sliga, IFC's vice president of activities, said "the party patrol went well (last semester) and got people thinking about alcohol...

DeKalb county voters will voice their opinions regarding the installation of the 911 emergency phone system in the Nov. 7 general election. The proposition set before the voters is whether or not DeKalb county, including NIU, will become part of the 911...

The Student Association will discuss issues ranging from a required cultural pluralism class to a community affairs position during its second meeting of the semester. The senate will meet at 6 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center Skyroom. DeKalb Mayor Greg...

President Bush announced this week that he intends make Hungary eligible for trade preferences on export goods to the U.S. worth more than $110 million and will give them a permanent most favored-nation trade status to help further the position. After...

An irate 6th Ward alderman Jamie Pennington refuses to consider the possibility of a study that would include the Denver Boot ordinance as an enforcement tool in DeKalb. Pennington argued against the ordinance at the first DeKalb City council meeting...

Although methods used to stay physically fit are usually safe, dieting college students might be in danger if proper guidelines are not followed. "Being thin has become synonymous with excellence in our society," said Patricia Santucci, medical director...

One day, actually it was Wednesday, I sat behind a computer screen and thought (a rarity in itself) about babies (even more rare). I continued thinking (IT COULD HAPPEN!) about women having babies. What a joy! What a wonder! Why can't I experience such...

NORMAL—The Board of Regents passed four budgets Thursday morning at their monthly meeting at Illinois State University. "I think it's a good budget ... an expansive one," said Chancellor Roderick Groves. The total proposed budget of $278.2 million is...

NIU students having problems getting their security deposits back from landlords have a place to go for help. "If a student is having any problems concerning their security deposit, they should come talk to the Student Association," said Brian Subatich,...

The Daily Vidette, the student newspaper of Illinois State University in Normal, has for the second time called for the resignation of Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves. An editorial in Thursday's Vidette is in response to Groves' explanation...