NIU officials took offense to a Sigma Chi fraternity skit that was part of a philanthropic fundraiser at the Jungle Sunday night and suspended the fraternity as a social organization. Sig Chi Vice President Craig Slupski said five members of his fraternity...

There seems to be as much controversy over the Student Association's attempt to impeach a senator as there was with how the votes were counted. During Sunday's SA meeting, Sen. John Martin made a motion to impeach Sen. Bill Kraemer after the SA was in...

NIU associate professor of history Albert Resis Thursday night revealed new information on the 12-day "disappearance" of Joseph Stalin after the German invasion of Russia in 1941. Resis discussed the new details on the historical mystery in his talk,...

As of September, NIU sold about 1,968 fewer parking permits than last year, making it the first noticeable decrease in permit sales in university history. Lynn Fraser, campus parking manager, said at a Nov. 3 NIU Parking Committee meeting that a study...

Student Association Sen. Jim Valentine resigned last week from the Holmes Student Center Bookstore Evaluation Committee and was replaced Sunday by Sen. John Martin. Valentine approved of Martin's appointment to the committee. "John is a good senator....

Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves said Friday that Sangamon State University President Durward Long will continue his presidental duties at the university. The statement was made in response to the announcement by seven SSU professors Tuesday...

Once again, I am amazed by the stuff that goes on in Chicago. Women raped in public, a drunk on every train and hundreds of criminals getting out of jail because they ain't got enough room for them. This has gotta be the most unbelievable crap I've ever...

Enrollment in NIU's doctoral program in economics is increasing, and the department's faculty are making significant accomplishments. Prem Laumas, chairman of NIU's economics department, said enrollment in the doctoral program has doubled over the past...

Three months have passed since the Aug. 21 slayings of a Woodstock couple, and police still have not been able to locate the suspect, former NIU student Richard Church. Woodstock police said Friday that authorities have not obtained any new information...

NIU students might have reason to give some thanks since all university classes will be canceled after noon on Wednesday until Monday, Nov. 28. All university offices will close their doors for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and...

The President's Commission on the Status of Minorities received no comment at its regular meeting Thursday from NIU President John LaTourette when he was asked for his opinion of the dismissal of CHANCE counselor Martha Palmer. LaTourette said that although...

A free, meatless pre-Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Student Committee for Animal Welfare, will be served Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newman Center, 512 Normal Road. The dinner will include a casserole, vegetarian stew, fresh fruit salad,...