The University Police continue to refuse official comment on a Monday morning rape that occurred at Neptune Hall. The UPs also declined to confirm or deny information obtained by The Northern Star. The only official information about the incident was...

The Kishwaukee River had a strange visitor Tuesday in the form of a greenish, milky substance of unknown origin that mixed with the river as it flowed through campus. Sources in the NIU Physical Plant said Safety Officer Robert Vest investigated the substance...

The first fall semester exhibit in the Swen Parson Gallery will begin today with arts and crafts from about 33 artists. Artists from six midwestern states used their personalized styles to present unique perspectives and create items for art rather than...

Three DeKalb area residents Sunday told a group of almost 40 people that although war-torn Nicaragua is suffering from political unrest and poor living conditions, most of the people they encountered seemed happy. During a two hour meeting at the Wesley...

With the approach of the next decade, students might face larger classes taught by less qualified professors due to a projected teacher shortage which has already affected NIU's English department. Although faculty were hired in greater numbers in previous...

Edwin Simpson, director of the NIU Faculty Development Program, works with faculty on programs to vitalize their career development. Simpson was recently appointed to the position and describes his job as being "responsible for planning the program" by...

Everyone gather around. A serious situation has recently been brought to my attention and I think you all need to listen. Two girls were vactioning abroad and ran into some Canadians. Being in Europe, it was a joy for both parties involved to have a conversation...

NIU's CHANCE program is designed to help students who otherwise might not be admitted to NIU. According to the 1989-90 NIU Undergraduate Catalog, the CHANCE program considers an individual's motivation, talent, leadership and previous school attendance...

The state has appropriated $900,000 in planning funds for a new engineering building to be built on NIU's campus. "The money came out of the state revenue base," said Eddie Williams, Vice President of Finance and Planning. The state appropriation for...

The Student Association Senate recognized more than 50 campus organizations Sunday night at its first meeting, although no new senators were sworn in. After Sen. John Fallon made a motion to approve the entire list of committees with one vote, Sen. Mark...

NIU's student Regent and the Student Association will keep close tabs on the Board of Regents this week when the Regents meet to discuss policy changes. The proposed policy changes outlined this summer by Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves will be discussed...

A scuba class was closed and others transferred from the Anderson Hall Pool Natorium after a delay in renovation materials forced the pool to close until mid-October. Nancy Hungate, aquatics coordinator for physical education, said classes that used the...