The U.S. Census Bureau announced that the median American age will rise to almost 39 by the year 2010, the highest point it has ever been estimated to reach. The median age (meaning the age level at which half of all Americans are older and half are younger)...

Planning for next year's Unity in Diversity Week has started with the development of an additional student-run committee and the appointment of a co-chairman for the week's coordinating committee. Peggy Sullivan, dean of the College of Professional Studies,...

NIU administration condemned a Sigma Chi little sister party thrown Saturday, because it violated a suspension against the fraternity even though members received the permission of the greek adviser. Barbara Henley, assistant vice president for student...

An advisory committee to NIU President John LaTourette tentatively approved a budget Friday of about $1,145,000 for the Student Association Mass Transit Board. The President's Fee Study Committee approved a student fee increase for the SAMTB from $2.33...

About 185 calls were received by the Fox Broadcasting Company in response to a Nov. 27 "America's Most Wanted" episode profiling former NIU student Richard Church. Church is charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend's parents and has been missing since...

The Student Association Senate passed a resolution and sanctions Sunday against the Sigma Chi fraternity in response to a skit considered by some audience members to be racist. The skit was performed on Nov. 20 at the Jungle, 1027 Hillcrest Drive, during...

The NIU Parking Committee voted Thursday to convene Dec. 8 for a special meeting to consider recommendations of possibly redesignating two campus lots. The proposed redesignation will affect lot 28, located south of Gabel Hall on Annie Glidden Road, and...

DeKalb 7th Ward Alderman Mark Powell told the Student Association Sunday that an alleged incident involving "threatening" phone calls made by The Northern Star Managing Editor Mike Lacy is under investigation by the DeKalb Police Department. Powell said...

NIU men interested in joining a fraternity next semester will have to visit three different chapters before they will be eligible for a fraternity bid. At Tuesday's Interfraternity Council meeting, the council decided it will be mandatory for each prospective...

A series of classes that provide alcohol information are being offered by NIU's Health Enhancement Services. Health Educator Marie Kaemmerlen said the university is sponsoring these classes because of concerns of high alcohol consumption and alcohol-related...

A series of classes that provide alcohol information are being offered by NIU's Health Enhancement Services. Health Educator Marie Kaemmerlen said the university is sponsoring these classes because of concerns of high alcohol consumption and alcohol-related...

The Sigma Chi fraternity's little sisters sponsored a party Saturday night that stirred some question as to whether the activity violated sanctions against the group. Student Association Treasurer Diana Turowski said at Sunday's SA meeting, "I can't believe...