President Bush is a unique, compassionate and sensitive leader who is doing his job without a lot of fanfare. The American people have great difficulty with his political style because we are accustomed to taking the initiative—being aggressive. Deeply...

Since I bother reading the responses to the editorials, but dislike doing so, I will sum this essay into the following phrase, so you the reader will not have to continue further: The Northern Star is a repulsive form of literature. For those that have...

I think the alcohol policy at NIU does more harm than it does good. When the administrators ban alcohol in the dorms, they force the students, who are going to drink anyway, to look elsewhere for a safe place to drink. Greek Row is the most popular place...

If you haven't noticed yet, as it appears you haven't, the Huskie Football team has finished up this season at a solid 9-2 record. This football team deserves to be playing in a bowl game, but will not due to lack of fan support. Yes, folks, that is the...

The Factory Outlet Mall is affectionately known as the the "Old Piano Factory" for good reason. The building, located at 410 South 1st St. in St. Charles, actually served as the Cable Piano Factory from 1901 until 1938. The rugged structure once employed...

I am writing in response to James R. Hart's letter, Nov. 28, titled "Opinion off base." I seem to sense a sort of sickness or ignorance in this letter. Yet once again, I will try to explain to you why you don't understand. American society is, and has...

For the past decade, Chicago has failed to meet clean air standards. In 1988, there were 20 days of unhealthy smog with levels reaching as high as 86 percent above the health standard. About 150 million Americans in more than 100 cities are suffering...

On Friday, December 1, Santa Claus will arrive in Geneva at 6:30 p.m. to open his house to visitors, and to listen to the Christmas wishes of area children. In addition, five majestic homes have been selected from the Geneva community and will be professionally...

Nestled deep in the heart of the Fox Valley, only 45 miles due west of Chicago, the majestic town of St. Charles has begun to arouse the interest of tourists, conventioneers and art lovers as well as antique buffs and gourmets. The town dates back to...

So, De Kalb just doesn't have enough to offer anymore, right? You're sick of school in the cornfields and limited social opportunities, huh? Well, a 25 minute ride east down Route 38 will bring you to the historic town of Geneva - a place where you can...

If you're looking to purchase gourmet food in Geneva the place to stop is the Cobblestone Cottage, 229 W. State St. However, the real specialties at this shop are gift baskets. Any items that are sold separately within the store can also be arranged into...

Yes, it's the Christmas time again, and in the spirit of the season, the Student Association Mass Transit Board is asking for handouts. The results of a Huskie Bus survey printed in about 17,000 Northern Stars show that a whopping 80 percent of those...