With Paul Avon's last final examination behind him on Dec. 17, he anticipated his May graduation from NIU and believed nothing could stand in his way. Paul relaxed as most college students do when four years of college are almost completed. He went downtown...

Calling his proposal "the first phase of a long-term process," NIU Provost Kendall Baker outlined a possible system of awarding faculty with promotional salary increases at last Wednesday's Faculty Assembly meeting. Baker's proposal to the Board of Regents...

A proposal for an enclosed shopping center drew criticism from Sycamore merchants and support from DeKalb city officials at a DeKalb County Board meeting Jan. 11. epresentatives from Wilmorite Inc., a New York-based development firm, presented tentative...

Once again, NIU students might have to dig deeper into their pockets, bank accounts or parents' sympathies in search for enough money to cover higher tuition costs. A $125 tuition surcharge has raised tuition costs for full-time NIU students from $732...

For those of you who like to jump the bumps, carve your way through new-fallen snow in a deserted back bowl or fly over cornices, NIU's Campus Activities Board has organized a ski trip to Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Deb Larson of...

NIU greeks are getting into the spirit of giving this season as they prepare for philanthropic and community service activities throughout the DeKalb area. The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority hosted a party Dec. 7 for more than 30...

Many NIU organizations have held their annual holiday events early because of final examinations this week, but some local groups will continue to hold events throughout the season. The Greater DeKalb Partnership will sponsor a Santa Claus House Dec....

Students can help the hungry by donating canned goods in a holiday food drive at participating White Hen Pantry stores until Dec. 16. The owners of the Chicagoland network of White Hen Pantry stores are co-sponsoring the food drive with WMAQ-AM Radio,...

Many tasks must be accomplished during the holiday season, such as shopping for gifts. Yet no other chore can be more important or more essential to one's security and peace of mind as practicing proper fire safety procedures when decorating. Tom Doyle,...

An alleged hazing incident involving a black sorority is under investigation by university officials. Felicia Thomas, Black Greek Council adviser, refused to disclose the name of the sorority or details involving the actions which occurred during the...

The saying, "home for the holidays" will take on a very significant meaning for the NIU men's basketball team this year. Southern Illinois (Dec. 17), Minnesota (Dec. 23), Rice (Dec. 28) and Iona (Jan. 7) all will visit Chick Evans Field House during the...

The Student Association Supreme Court will meet today to decide whether its senate has the power to remove Sigma Chi's SA recognition for the fraternity's yearlong university sanctions. A petition requesting the court review the SA Constitution and Bylaws...