Although the Board of Regents postponed a vote to allow time for discussion about the proposed Board policy changes, the two weeks left for discussion is not enough time to adequately get the universities' points of view across to the Regents. The Board...

Last week's news contained several grim stories, including the wrath of Hurricane Hugo and a tragic school bus accident. But one piece of very good news last week was the announcement of plans for the first summit between President Bush and Soviet President...

Today is the last day to withdraw from NIU as a full or part time student and receive a partial tuition refund. NIU deadlines for fall Sept. 29 is the last day for students to pay graduation fees for a December graduation. Oct. 6 is the last day for undergraduates...

We would like to take this opportunity to further clarify our message to all those who were offended by our recent editorial concerning the CHANCE program. Racism is a very serious issue, and unfortunately, examples of the problem are very evident in...

It's Saturday morning and the unthinkable has happened. Somewhere in the music and laughter and fleeting moments of last night hides an unforgettable memory. Something happened that you thought could never happen to you. You were raped last night. Rape...

As I was riding my bike to DuSable Hall for a morning class, I ran across some chalk art on the sidewalk announcing the time and place for a pro-abortion rally. I am "neutral" when it comes to abortion; I neither condemn nor condone it, for I have no...

I just don't understand the reasoning behind the "partying atmosphere" rule. I realize it is necessary for the university to keep some control over its residents, but I think this rule should only be enforced during the week. And maybe in moderation on...

Have you ever heard a joke about AIDS or Ethiopians? If you have, and if you have any compassion, you probably didn't laugh. You didn't laugh because AIDS and world hunger are serious issues not to be joked about. Abortion is no exception. Some of us...

The Northern Star editorial on Sept. 19, "CHANCE fails to achieve," is a misguided opinion reflecting little recognition of the realities of minority needs in America or the recent changes in the CHANCE program. The CHANCE program is built on the belief...

I was amused by the large, slick poster advertising G. Heileman's Special Export, which accompanied every issue of The Northern Star, Sept. 15. Only a month ago I watched on television as a spokesman for the beer industry touted the industry's strong...

The best way to teach teenagers about the perils of AIDS is to display the facts and lessons in a medium that they will understand and pay attention to. In this spirit, the New York state Health Department attempted to compile an AIDS prevention video...

Paint was the mystery behind the greenish milky substance disturbing the Kishwaukee River Tuesday that was compounded by a water leak at Faraday Library. Ten gallons of green latex paint were dropped into a storm drain leading to Watson Creek, said Steve...