Lobbying efforts by Illinois schools to support Gov. James Thompson's tax proposal would be a "misappropriate" way to spend money, said Representative John Countryman, (R-DeKalb). Governing boards of Illinois universities support the proposed tax increase,...

The windows of NIU's residence halls will be dark tonight if the Residence Hall Association's plan for a blackout succeeds. A is holding a blackout tonight from 8 to 8:15 p.m., said Joe Scheidler, RHA's vice president of administration. "The room and...

"A Unity Affair" is the title of a dance to be held by the newly formed Coalition for Unity this Thursday evening at the Eagle's Club. The coalition, made up of members of numerous student groups on campus, was created shortly after the recent display...

Former Board of Regents Chancellor William Monat will receive a two-month salary of more than $14,000 to continue a long-term research project on the effects of governing systems in higher education in Illinois. Monat said he plans to investigate Illinois'...

A fee of $118 per credit hour will be charged to students who want to enroll in NIU's off-campus graduate business classes, almost twice as much as the fee for campus classes. Approved by the Board of Regents Thursday, the money will be used to relocate...

A decrease in the number of NIU scholarship and grant recipients and the amount of money they receive might result if Illinois Governor James Thompson's tax increase proposal is not passed, according to an Illinois Board of Higher Education report. At...

The Delta Sigma Phi (Delta Sigs) fraternity received its charter April 11 after 1 1/2 years of existence at NIU. "For an organization to get a charter in that short a period of time is commendable," said Patrick Naessens, activities director for Greek...

NIU students majoring in a health field, with a permanent residence in Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, Grundy, LaSalle or Will county might be eligible for one of six $1,000 scholarships. The American Lung Association of North Central Illinois is offering six...

The total cost of remodeling, equipment purchases and maintenance for the home of former NIU President Clyde Wingfield is scheduled for release in a Supplementary Financial Information report by the Illinois Auditor General. Lyle Manock, audit manager...

Because of the Student Association's recent deficit situation, more than $67,000 was retracted from SA recognized organizations' 1987-88 budgets Tuesday night. The SA deficit came about because of its lenient policy toward approving budgets, according...

If the General Assembly does not approve Gov. James Thompson's proposed tax increase, it might have detrimental effects on higher education, according to Illinois higher education officials. An Illinois Board of Higher Education report stated a budget...

The National Week of the Young Child is being observed this week with special programs and events for young people and will conclude Saturday with the Second Annual Children's Fair. Ann Beiswanger, representative for Kishwaukee Child Care, said the Northern...