The National Research Council announces the 1991 Resident, Cooperative and Postdoctoral Research Associateship Programs for research in the sciences and engineering to be conducted on behalf of 30 federal agencies or research institutions whose 115 participating...

I am writing in regards to the letter entitled "Dylan Mistake" by Dan Chambers in the Nov. 7 issue of The Northern Star. If I was asked to justify Mr. Chamber's logic in the asinine article, I would honestly say I am at a loss. I do believe Mr. Chambers...

Dan Chamber's contention that Dylan is one of "students' parents' old rock heroes" is in my opinion incorrect; however, his point that performers such as Dylan are worthy of replacement on the university concert circuit by "fresher" performers is unfortunately...

If Stephanie Atkinson isn't willing to serve in the Middle East, she should return the government money given to her through the taxpayers on top of accepting her dishonorable discharge. Although Atkinson now calls herself a "conscientious objector",...

It will be interesting to read about the goings-on at our December commencement ceremonies. About the only "Non-denominational" prayer I can think of is: Shall we now have a moment of silence? It never fails to disturb me to find a presumption of Christianity...

For months I watched the MTV commercials to ‘Rock the Vote.' Supposedly, there was to be a vote against censorship on the ballot. That was going to be the big deal, or so I thought. But after I punched in my last vote, I noticed there was no vote on...

Phillip Albano, a graduate student in political science, will present a first-hand account of problems and life in South Africa Tuesday at 9 p.m. in DuSable Hall room 202A. Albano, who will speak on "In the Eye of the Hurricane: Three Months in South...

I'm writing to you in regards to the delivery girl who was mugged last week at Lincoln Hall whose attacker was cheered on by the people in the lobby. If anyone has ever been to Lincoln Hall on a weekend night, they should not be surprised that this sort...

Generally I try to avoid reading the Star because I know it's bad for my disposition, but I occasionally find myself reading the editorial page where I am subjected to the rantings of individuals who have all the maturity of grapefruits. Take for example...

Students are being left in the dark by little fault of their own, but must turn on the lights and get informed. These same students have a chance to vote for or against a $1 fee to fund an organization that is supposed to represent their interests in...

Regarding Lauri Frankciewicz's Nov. 7 letter condemning Mark Massart's ‘swastika' comic strip: Lauri, you ask how anyone could think of a parody of the swastika is even remotely funny. I'll tell you how: because there are open-minded people on this...

Police arrested two DeKalb teenagers Oct. 24 for possession of about five ounces of cannabis, PCP and drug paraphernalia, police said Thursday. The North Central Narcotics Task Force arrested Patrick Behm, 19, and Alissa Creach, 17, 1016 1/2 E. State...