The most visible evidence of the state's lack of support for higher education is the 90 faculty resignations NIU has received in the past year. "Illinois has a long way to go in giving assurance to (NIU's) faculty and staff that it supports education....

A ceremony to induct the new Student Association executive board—President Paula Radtke, Vice President Gregg Bliss and Treasurer Diana Turowski—was held Sunday in the Swen Parson gallery. The audience of about 30 SA senators, parents, administrators...

The Board of Regents might be trying to cut long-term expenses by granting NIU Professor Clyde Wingfield a year off with pay—a move that could eliminate the former NIU president's salary from NIU's payroll. A Regent member, who asked not to be identified,...

Seventh Ward Alderman Mark Powell dropped in on Sunday's Student Association meeting to make a bid for support during his run for DeKalb's mayoral position. Speaking to those SA members in attendance, Powell said more respect and support is needed from...

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is questioning the ethics of a Board of Regents decision to grant NIU Professor Clyde Wingfield a year off with pay, while a local legislator is suggesting the decision be investigated. The deal, which will allow...

Chicago(AP) - Vice President George Bush, sketching the outlines of a foreign policy for the 1990s, said Tuesday he would deploy a space-based missile defense system "as soon as feasible" and would support freedom fighters around the globe. "It is not...

Student Association President Paula Radtke condemned the Board of Regents Sunday for their secret arrangement to give former NIU President Clyde Wingfield a year off with pay. "I would like to see the senate pass a resolution condemning the Regents' actions,"...

Architects for the Holmes Student Center tower renovations are trying to reduce project costs by exploring alternatives for securing stone to the tower's exterior wall. Gerry Orr, an architect for Ware and Associates, the firm which originally designed...

Kubinka Air Force Base, U.S.S.R. (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci boarded the Kremlin's new secret bomber and watched war games on tours Tuesday of two bases that had been off-limits to Westerners. The visits to Kubinka including the bomber...

The purchase of a new computer system for the Student Association approved by the summer finance committee was suggested "to avoid embarassing situations" like those which have occurred in the past, but before this situation is over the SA may find itself...

For the first time in two years, NIU faculty members can expect a salary increase because of a two-step program adopted last week by the Board of Regents which will utilize additional funding from the Illinois legislature. John Pembroke, Regents vice-chancellor,...

Police are seeking a white male suspect on the charge of aggravated criminal sexual assault of an NIU student, said Police Detective Sgt. Charles Kross at a press conference July 22. The rape occurred on July 20 at 6:15 a.m. in the victim's apartment,...