St. Mary's Church in Sycamore plans to fill its parking lot with collectibles, new merchandise, miscellaneous treasures and recycleables for its 13th annual auction and fall festival at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. A garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4...

Although more people die each year in automobile accidents than in airline crashes, the American public's fear of air travel and airliner safety mounts with each passing incident involving the aviation industry. These fears are not unfounded, and the...

The NIU community had the opportunity this week to look at displays and discuss one of the biggest events in world history this year—the pro-democratic demonstrations in China. An exhibit representing the views of the Chinese government and student...

I would like to thank the Campus Activites Board for bringing in the Kinsey Report to NIU on Sept. 6 to play in Diversions for free. The show was fantastic and everyone in attendance enjoyed themselves thoroughly. I hope that in the future the CAB will...

Circle K-D will hold a Fun Show at 10 a.m. on Sunday at Circle K-D Grounds, Sycamore. Admission is free for spectators. For more information, contact Sue Knautz 784-6607 or Mary Meyer 895-6416. Recycling campaign DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow has proclaimed...

Thank you Dan, for your premature assessment of the Student Association Senate. In your Sept. 11 column, you referred to the Senate as a "meaningless college governemt." It is our opinion that this attitude perpetuates a negative connotation towards the...

Do the right thing. Although Spike Lee's controversial film does not focus on AIDS or its dramatic effects, the refreshingly simple four-word title can convey a theme for our age. Gov. James Thompson signed a bill earlier this week repealing Illinois'...

After reading Patrick Garrey's letter "What's real art?" in the Star (Sept. 12), I was left with some questions of my own. What do you, Mr. Garrey, believe to be art? You spin a wonderful satire of what you believe to be the mentality of art students...

Editor's note: This is the second installment of a two-part series on the increased interest in liberal arts studies. This story focuses on problems this has caused for NIU's students, faculty and administrators. by Joe Bush The supply of NIU's College...

There are all types of people on this campus. A student can go to Swen Parson Hall, wait in line at the bursar's office and encounter some smiling faces. On the other hand, the same student can leave that line, walk down the hall to the financial aid...

With a pair of promotions and a hiring, NIU Athletic Director Gerald O'Dell has completed his athletic administrative staff. Associate Athletic Director Cary Groth is elevated to the position of senior associate athletic director, while former Oklahoma...

The communist party is no longer in control of the Polish government. For some, there could be no better news. To them, the big, bad bully of the bloc has moved to another part of town. However, even though the problems with the Polish economy have been...