Editor's note: This is the third of a three-part series on the possibility of NIU receiving its own governing board. This part focuses on those people who support the proposal. NIU's local state legislators always have supported bills and amendments calling...

Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on the possibility of NIU's receiving its own governing board. This part focuses on those who oppose such a move. If Sen. Patrick Welch, D-Peru, and Rep. John Countryman, R-DeKalb, are going to...

The sound of music once again will emanate from King Memorial Commons at noon Thursday in order to draw students to participate in a rally sponsored by the Student Committee On Political Action. The rally is part of the Student Association committee's...

After officiating NIU's 41-5 homecoming victory against Toledo Saturday, three Big Ten referees were surprised to discover their cars had been towed during the game. Cars belonging to referee Gil Marchman, umpire Bob Pickens and field judge George Solomon...

After reviewing several possible three-year budget proposals Monday, the Student Association Mass Transit Board decided to delay voting on its recommendation to be given to the President's Fee Study Committee. Phil Kessler, SA services adviser and chairman...

NIU has approached Equitable Insurance of America and informed the company of its interest in the land formerly occupied by the Wurlitzer piano company at 403 Gurler Road, said Mike Tozzi, Equitable sales vice president. Tom Montiegel, NIU vice president...

Pretrials begin today at the DeKalb County Courthouse for NIU marketing professor David Richard Rink, who was arrested and charged with two counts of fraud Sept. 1. NIU Legal Counselor George Shur said, "My understanding is that this hearing is to set...

The Sigma Phi Epsilon organization has begun to disband its little sister program in response to insurance problems. "Fraternities right now are going through a big liability insurance battle," SPE President Thor Peplow said. Little sisters are not covered...

Lisa Hoogerwerf, account executive for Financial Shares Corporation, addressed the 40-member audience on how to prepare for the first job after college. The 1984 NIU graduate spoke about the "Checklist for Success" to members of the Public Relations Student...

The possibility of discrimination at several Illinois colleges and universities has raised concerns with the Illinois Board of Higher Education's Student Advisory Committee about the severity of the problem among state institutions. Student Advisory Committee...

High school students interested in attending NIU are invited with their parents to attend a Columbus Day open house to become familiar with NIU's campus and academic offerings. Prospective students can check in at the Holmes Student Center's Duke Ellington...

An NIU assistant French professor recently received a certificate of appreciation from the State Board of Education. D. Raymond Tourville was awarded the certificate for his contributions in the development of foreign language and international studies...