The Student Association is still considering an investigation of the Illinois Student Association because two SA members believe the organization might not be legitimate. Sen. Joe Annunzio said he will discuss the legitimacy of the ISA with SA Welfare...

The University Council will vote Wednesday on the proposed replacement of the NIU Faculty Assembly with a 75-member faculty senate. The council will meet at 3 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center's Clara Sperling Skyroom. A 2/3 majority vote is needed to...

Questions about the status of an NIU club suspended after destroying a university vehicle were raised when a Student Association senator proposed to remove the club's privileges associated with SA recognition. The motion, made by former SA Sen. John Martin,...

Where can you go to taste free food, plan special dinners for NIU residence halls or observe a Human and Family Resources class learn about sensory perception? The answer is Douglas Hall's test kitchen. Patty Lee, NIU food specialist, said the test kitchen...

There are only one or two black conductors of major symphonic orchestras in the United States and Chelsea Tipton II would like to become another one. Tipton, who was born in North Carolina, has a bachelor's degree in music from the Eastman School of Music...

The Student Association Recycling Center is attempting to place aluminum recycling bins in residence halls as a step towards the center's self-sufficiency. Recycling Center Director Dave Broustis said he previously tried to install recycling bins in residence...

NIU's Cantonese/Mandarin Bible Study offers local Chinese residents a chance at fellowship. But these students face a problem in studying the Bible. They speak two different dialects. The group divides into three smaller groups so that Cantonese- and...

Incumbent 6th Ward Alderman Mike Neylon and opponent Jamie Pennington addressed the Student Association Senate Sunday night. Both are running for alderman of the 6th Ward, which includes Lincoln, Douglas, Neptune and Gilbert halls, Cardinal Apartments,...

A shortage of workers in allied health fields is more severe than the widely-publicized nursing shortage, said Olive Kimball, chairman of the NIU Allied Health Professions department. The demand for allied health professionals, including physical therapists,...

The Student Association Senate passed a resolution Sunday stating that a professional company should assess the space in the Holmes Student Center before committing student fees to renovate the building. Sen. John Martin said students recognize the need...

Two NIU students won Spirit Awards given by General Motors for their achievements in voluntary service. Susan Kirk, Chicago, and Thomas Zur, Glen Ellyn, were the first recipients of this award. Kirk submitted her application last fall. She said she was...

The Northern Illinois Stage Company will perform in St. Charles this summer as the result of an agreement between NIU and the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles. The Stage Company is a professional production company of the NIU Department...