The DeKalb North Central Narcotics Task Force has discovered DeKalb connections to a recent drug bust in Aurora involving cocaine with a street value of $400,000. "We are anticipating arrests in DeKalb over the next two months," task force sources said,...

Okay, the first week of classes have begun. Upperclassmen, give me your best/worst freshman story. What? A freshman came up to you in DuSable at five past ten, schedule in hand, and with a twinge of panic in his voice asked you where Room 111 was. Ok,...

Almost a decade after the position was filled, the College of Law dean is stepping down. Leonard Strickman, having achieved the goals he set for himself when hired in 1981, will retire at the end of the 1989-90 school year. Strickman, 47, will remain...

As the battle for control of the Board of Regents heats up, Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves' visit to NIU this week is sure to fan the flames. Groves will be on campus Wednesday to attend the semester's first Faculty Assembly meeting, to which he was...

A small amount of asbestos exposed last week during remodeling work in Graham Hall will not pose a health threat to students attending classes in the building today, NIU officials said. Asbestos fibers, a proven carcinogen to humans when present in the...

When NIU takes the field this Saturday, there will be a new top-dog at quarterback for the Huskies. Junior Stacey Robinson will make his first start as the NIU signal caller replacing four-year starter Marshall Taylor, but Robinson isn't totally unfamiliar...

The top story in Monday's Northern Star was not printed in its entirety. The following story includes the omitted paragraphs as well as new information. Although Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves' will not arrive on campus until Wednesday to...

NIU's physical plant employees worked on more than 60 projects this summer, including the ceiling in Lincoln Hall's dining areas, remodeling bathrooms in Neptune, installing smoke detectors in Stevenson North and repairing columns at all four Stevenson...

A March 27 memo written by Chancellor Rod Groves and sent to the three Regency presidents includes the following statements: "The presidents are to report to the Board through the chancellor and to be accountable to the Board through the chancellor."...

If you are a new student, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to NIU. If you are a returning student, I extend a warm welcome back to you. Although my remarks are especially addressed to our new students, the remarks will serve as a reminder for...

A warm greeting for the new year to all residence hall residents and a special welcome to new students. I am utilizing this occasion provided by The Northern Star to highlight some of the many opportunities available to you to be involved, grow and enjoy...