NIU will cut its energy costs in 1987 by significantly reducing its expenditure for natural gas. The savings for the university, however, will lead to a loss in revenue for the City of DeKalb. A federal law known as Rider 25 governing the direct sale...

"The mighty man of the gospel will always dwell among us." So ended last night's tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by social commentator and political activist Lu Palmer. A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered last night in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium...

Chicano people who have lost touch with their cultural roots are now trying to establish a racial identity, said Professor Leonel Campos, of Chicago State University, who discussed concerns within the Hispanic community Tuesday at NIU. Professor Campos,...

Prospective students might find it tougher to get into NIU starting in the fall of 1988 if expected budget cuts force a reduction in freshman admissions. At a press conference Jan. 13, NIU President John LaTourette said 1,650 qualified applicants were...

The lifestyles and traditions of American Indians can provide a unique summer experience for students who take advantage of Indiana University's American Indian Reservation Project. The 17-year-old program sends students on a volunteer basis to Navajo...

A DeKalb man originally charged with attempted murder for the Christmas Day shooting of his mother appeared in DeKalb County Court Tuesday morning for the lesser charge of reckless conduct. State's Attorney Phil DiMarzio said Augustin Fajardo, 31, 607...

The University Council Monday completed its first phase in combating racial discrimination at NIU by selecting 18 task force members to investigate injustice and violence against minority groups. The task force was formed as part of a resolution against...

Although NIU military students receive financial benefits through the Veterans Administration, several students consider their patriotic duty to be more important than their income. obert Fausti was in the Marines and is now in the ROTC program at NIU....

NIU could save $2.6 million if the Board of Regents votes Thursday to allow it to prepay an outstanding revenue bond debt, Regents Vice Chancellor John Pembroke said. The U.S. Loan Department Discount Program is offering NIU a 30 percent discount totaling...

NIU freshmen majoring in physical therapy will need to complete 142 credit hours in order to obtain a degree due to changes effective next fall in required biology courses. This catalogue change was approved by the Council on Instruction last Thursday...

Four finalists have been chosen from among 40 applicants in the search to fill the position of NIU Physical Plant Director. The position was left vacant when former Physical Plant Director Jim Harder was promoted last year to Vice President of Business...

DeKalb First Ward Alderman Ron Matekaitis announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in his ward in April, and an NIU student will run for that seat in the district. Matekaitis, 28, has served as alderman for eight years in the district which includes...