I would like to remind Greg Brown that traditionally, when you disagree with a letter to the editor, your response should point out faults in the writer's logic, not slander the writer. As a graduate student in the elite field of rehabilitation, Greg,...

On Oct. 26, a letter written by a candidate for County Clerk and Recorder was published. In it, the candidate claimed her opponent had misstated the candidate's position regarding splitting the office of County Clerk and Recorder into two separate offices....

Many students are concerned with their weight. There are obvious health benefits to being at your best weight and looking fit. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be one agreed upon standard that all health professionals ascribe to when dealing with...

This is in response to Sandra Overmeyer's petition drive to protest tuition increases at NIU: Good for you! I'm gratified to read of student leaders like yourself taking active steps to show the Board of Regents that NIU students will not permit such...

This letter is in response to Greg Rivara's amusng column regarding the issue of whether or not prayer is appropriate at NIU graduation ceremonies. One might feel justifiably outraged, not to mention a bit apprehensive at Mr. Rivara's gall in defending...

The Illinois Board of Higher Education flunked an exam last week. The failing grade most likely stemmed from two deficiencies: not knowing a definition and not knowing where something should be done. Colleges are not places for remedial classes. Check...

It's about time students learned to think instead of filling in the bubbles. The College Board might change the Scholastic Aptitude Test by adding an essay. For a test that becomes the first step into college for many high school students, this is a needed...

I would like to set the record straight. My opponent in the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder's race has on several occasions stated I favor splitting the County Clerk and Recorder's office into two distinct and separate offices. I have never stated I...

As I read the Oct. 19 article "Alcohol-Free Tent Hosted," it got me thinking about what a good idea it is. aving attended many tailgating parties on state owned property, I've noticed without fail people abuse alcohol on a regular basis. My thoughts turned...

In the article in Monday's The Northern Star on the teacher survey carried out by the UCLA, mention was made of the relationship between research and teaching at this university. I would like to offer a student's viewpoint of this relationship. If education...

Can you picture this? I walk into the Rec Center, looking forward to my aerobics class and I have my water bottle with me. I think the water at OCR tastes like metal, so I bring my own. It's also a necessity when I work out. Imagine my surprise when the...

This is in response to Sandra Overmeyer's petition drive to protest tuition increases at NIU: Good for you! I'm gratified to read of student leaders like yourself taking active steps to show the Board of Regents that NIU students will not permit such...