The Northern Star Editorial Board hit the nail on the head when you called for more effective leadership by Student Association President Huda Scheidelman. In my four years at NIU, I have never seen so much confusion within the SA. The SA Executive Board...

While this winter has been relatively mild, you can be sure that bitterly cold weather will still occur before spring. Each winter, University Health Services treats numerous cases of frostbite, which occurs from unprotected skin becoming frozen after...

Well, the media circus has disappeared and the hoopla will soon dwindle away now that black Muslim leader Louis Farrakhan has left NIU. Farrakhan spoke charismatically on Tuesday in the Chick Evans Field House and had the full attention of his spectators....

Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy reading "The Far Side," the Huskie sports report, and the editorial column of The Northern Star (in that order) before or during your 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. class? Even the 9:30 classes on Tuesday/Thursday would be nice! We USED...

The U.S. continues to lag behind foreign countries in the education area. But a recent state law will mandate that from now on high school students interested in pursuing a higher education will be prepared in academic fundamentals. An Illinois law, effective...

The behavior of the Feminist Front at the recent memorial service for aborted babies was almost as obnoxious as what the group stood for. It would take a letter itself just to complain about their extremely rude interruptions and swearing, but I'm not...

Three cheers for the South African government? Sorry, guys. You have got a long way to go before you get that type of reaction. There has been much talk lately in South Africa about the possible release of Nelson Mandela, who has been imprisoned for almost...

By now, every publication and media source has taken an in-depth look at the invasion of Pananma. And, by now, almost everyone has formed an opinion about the event. One man's opinion really struck me as, well, unique. This man is well-known by his colleagues...

A recent event has come to my attention. A group of approximately 20 of my friends were on their way to enjoy a night out, when they were approached by approximately 10 blacks. A brawl between the two groups broke out after obscene remarks by the blacks...

Looked for a job lately? Seasoned job hunter that you are, you may be surprised that your prospective employer is demanding more of you than filling out the obligatory employment application form and having you submit to a job interview. The purpose of...

OK kids. It's story time. For your listening enjoyment I have prepared two tales for today's session. These, of course, have a moral to them, but you will enjoy them nonetheless for their pure content regardless of the lesson being taught. I shouldn't...

I have been misinterpreted, misquoted, accused of wrongdoing, and slandered the past week or so. I write this letter to make my position clear and the THE TRUTH to be heard. I am not opposed to Minister Farrakhan speaking at NIU on Jan. 30. I NEVER said...