In further response to a letter from Mike Rudnicki, (you're almost famous, huh?) I must express my opinion. I do so highly respect people who sit on couches "chomping chips" that are quick to judge and make accusations about things they know little about...

Secretary of State Jim Edgar's support for governor is spanning Illinois as state legislators send a message that the Republican is the man to believe this election. Sixteen State Reps. and Sens. are traveling in every direction to let people know Democrat...

The Student Association should be looking for productive ways to send its message. And it seems that's what some are trying to do. SA Advertising Adviser John Quilico is proposing the group develop informational newsreels to let students know exactly...

The Student Association senators better get their acts together now before a meeting comes where their shenanigans are really going to hurt something. Sunday's meeting was a complete fiasco. The senate's collective antics on that night show senators will...

In response to Mike Rudnicki's letter in Monday's Star slamming our beloved Huskie, we have a few things to say. First of all, do you know how hot it is inside of that "dog hair?" Deana's sister was the mascot for Eastern Illinois for years and sweat...

This letter is directed toward elementary education majors, but I know others will be able to relate to what I am expressing. I am a senior in the elementary education program. I plan to help children enjoy and get more out of school; so far I have been...

Not many students know what it is like to wake up in the morning without the use of an alarm clock. But this is just one aspect of life for a hearing impaired person that needs some improvement. NIU's Research and Hearing Training Center for hearing impaired...

At the end of last semester, I sang and spoke about drug legalization and the environmental crisis at Earth Day and Hempfest at the West Lagoon. Less than a week later I was severely harassed by two University Police officers and an undercover Narcotics...

On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to sincerely thank Mayor Greg Sparrow and Aldermen for your vote against "impact fees" in DeKalb, Illinois. Your wisdom is gratifying and progressive. Should our community ultimately require added services,...

This is in response to the Women's Alliance petition against the DeKalb Nite Weekly, and to Hillary Finne's letter to the Northern Star on Oct. 15. Opinion no. 1: Do you actually think a mere 200 signatures are going to matter to a paper such as the DeKalb...

For college students, alcohol is the drug of choice. It's available. It's cheap. It's socially acceptable. Alcohol is used by many without any ill effects to help them relax or be more comfortable in a social situation. When people think about getting...