Republican Brad Burzynski is the best candidateto fill the 76th Representative District. Democratic opponent Bob Tisch is in over his head. Burzynski is more concerned with making his own impact on the legislature instead of mimicking another legislator....

This letter is in response to the petition drive orchestrated by Sandra Overmeyer, which she states is, "To let the state legislature know how students feel." I do believe that they know, but do not care. Politicians listen to the voices of students when...

The members of BROTHERS should be commended for putting together a successful and intelligent discussion on an issue that concerns everyone. The group held a panel discussion Tuesday regarding the desegregation and integration of blacks into white-dominated...

Sharon Holmes, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Clerk, has decided thirteen years as Chief Deputy under Terry Desmin, active County Clerk, is experience enough to get a raise. "The experience I've gained as Chief Deputy and the contact I've had...

Editor's Note: This is the last installment of a three-part series examining the way university faculties view their jobs. Today's story is about job satisfaction. by Amy Julian Most of NIU's teachers would still want to be college professors if given...

I'm writing in response to what happened at the Student Association Mass Transit Board meeting Oct. 22. I'm trying to get Coors out of the university because they are destroying the environment. The Colorado Health Department has cited Coors four times...

You know, I would like to think those in the field of economics are a bit more bright than Tim Clancy. This country has enough financial problems without adding the grief that a half-bright moron like Mr. Clancy would plunge us into. On the other hand,...

Many of the instructors of Kishwaukee Community College, myself included, did both our undergraduate and graduate studies at NIU. We, as your alumni, would like to ask for your "YES" vote on Kishwaukee College's building bond referendum on Nov. 6. Just...

The Student Association is losing track of time. SA President Rob McCormack decided to delay nominating the rest of the SA Supreme Court for another week. That makes three weeks. McCormack said because "things got a little out of hand" last week he wanted...

In response to Greg Rivara's column and David Lance's letter which both appeared in Wednesday's The Northern Star, I would like to offer my observations. I was one of the 6,631 people who did attend the football game against Arkansas State last Saturday....

Debbie Lee (Senior, Elementary Education), the issue you raise in your letter in The Northern Star on Oct. 17 is a very small issue, but I feel the need to respond to your letter. The members of the faculty of this university know the student populations...

Editor's Note: This is the second of a three-part series examining the way university faculty view their jobs. Today's story examines teachers' concerns. by Amy Julian Students, beware. Almost all university professors across the country feel college...