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...

Three very non-surprising events happened Monday at the DeKalb City Council meeting. Non-surprising event number one: NIU student and 6th Ward Alderman Jamie Pennington proposed an ordinance that would limit pre-paid rents and require landlords to pay...

Here at NIU, it is often difficult to analyze and have productive debates over issues that are of vital importance to society. On Tuesday, Minister Louis Farakhan, an outspoken individual, came to our campus. With all of the controversy surrounding his...

I am deeply disturbed by our government's recent crackdown on marijuana consumers, and by the irrational misinformation campaign against cannabis use that has continued unabated for over 50 years. Today, the major arguments against marijuana (also known...

I was all set to write my column this week on Louis Farrakhan's visit to NIU. I figured I could go to the lecture and write about what I got out of the experience. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend his speech. I agree with NIU President John La Tourette...

I would like to wholeheartedly thank the Black Student Union for having the initiative to bring such an exceptional speaker, Minister Louis Farrakhan, to NIU and also for having the strength to fight for his right to be heard. I have closely watched the...

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...