It's February—the month that's full of fun and exciting holidays like Groundhog Day, various presidents' birthdays, Mardi Gras, and yep—VALENTINE'S DAY! What other yearly event has the power to instill so many emotions in people young, old, rich,...

The NIU men's basketball team has climbed to the 35th spot in the Associated Press college basketball poll released this week. The Huskies received 14 votes in the "others receiving votes" category. Here is this week's poll: 1. UNLV_1,575 2. Ohio State_1,472...

Recently, Mr. Michael Murvihill wrote to The Northern Star comparing President Bush's "leadership" and the U.S. position to that of Captain Kirk and the Starship Enterprise. Cute, but problematic. First, this ain't no allegory, Mr. Murvihill, it's the...

It seems unrelentingly dim ‘round these parts lately—both meteorologically and cerebrally. A glance at The Northern Star, on any given day, provides a bleak barometer of the wit, intelligence and wisdom of NIU students. Friday's letters to the editors...

An open forum for expectant mothers will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Dr. Goswani's office, 2535 Bethany Rd., Sycamore. The session is open to all pregnant women and their spouses and will discuss the newborn baby, growth and development in the first...

Well, you did finally make it to a Huskie basketball game, didn't you Mr. McVey. First of all, allow me to comment on your idea of NIU not welcoming Northern Iowa or being good hosts to UNI. You obviously must have arrived to the game late because NIU...

In regard to the Feb. 5 letter titled "NIU poor sports" I think Michael McVey was unfair and biased. How dare he insult the capabilities of our Huskies. The men's basketball team has reached extreme heights and deserves to be recognized for their gallant...

I am glad that in this time of flaring tempers and emotional reactions The Northern Star can maintain a sense of humor by printing guest columns such as the one by Jerry Thompson. I really enjoyed this parody of the response of many narrow-minded Americans—the...

For midwesterners, the problem of stealing money in God's name is a problem that's far away. It might happen on their little rural TV sets, but the "televangelists," as they're called, are in glamorous studios in glamorous cities. Until now. Monsignor...

This is an open-ended response to Michael McVey's letter: To any student who feels the way Mr. McVey does about the conduct of fans at NIU games, there are three words I must convey to you: home court (field) advantage!! As a member of the Huskie Band...

It seems some people still are unaware the war in the gulf has already begun. Ever since the war began, organizations have been deciding whether or not to take a stand for or against the war. One such example is the Faculty Senate. Philosophy Professor...

Next week marks one of NIU's greatest paradoxes: Greek Week. The trouble is Greek Week is for white greek organizations. Black greek organizations have their own shindig in April. And both do their best to identify the difference. Everyday people on campus...