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...

It is hard to believe that Molly's is celebrating its one year anniversary this Sunday. The bar has kept itself in constant competition with all the other bars since day one of its grand opening on September 23, 1988. Its success has been attributed to...

A proposal to delete NIU's constitution test requirement is being considered, but many say the university should still ensure its graduates have a basic understanding of democratic principles. NIU Legal Counsel George Shur said the School Code is not...

If you are tired of hearing about oat bran, raise your hand. Aha--I thought so! It seems every day a new oat bran product has popped up on the market, promising gullible consumers it "CUTS YOUR CHOLESTEROL INTAKE IN HALF!" I personally have stayed away...

Anyone with an ear for truly supreme music had better pay attention. Jazz legend John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie is on his way to perform in DeKalb. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the Campus Activities Board, Gillespie will be working his magic on stage...