Several years ago, I wrote a letter concerning the fact that Jesse Jackson was a racist. That letter to the editor prompted several death threats and a very harassing phone call from the Black Student Union president (‘86—'87). I would like to follow...

I rarely respond to any article written by The Northern Star or any letter written and published in this paper. The letter by Joe Annunzio on Oct. 20 deserves a proper response. To begin, Mr. Annunzio suggests that last years Student Association senate...

Why is everyone afraid to admit it? Why has the Star refused to publish it? Why is no one dealing with the real issues surrounding the abortion debate? The answer: it hits too close to home for most of us. I don't understand why pro-choicers talk about...

In the face of impending "flagocide," our nation's politicians feel their guidance and expertise in protecting the American flag from extinction is justified. However, last week a bill to place the American flag under Constitutional protection failed...

This is in response to Tracy Lynn Deis' letter, "Arrest suspects." In an attempt to make the beating incident a racial issue, I found her letter weak and with little factual information. I too, find it a disgrace that a man, regardless of his race, was...

This is in response to the letter written by Tiffany Renee Weis about her troubles gaining independent status. Your letter was very clear and stated my feelings exactly. Last spring I "won" my battle for independent status, but not without a fight. My...

AMEN, KELLI! Kelli Christiansen's column "No one decision is right for everyone" in the Oct. 12 issue was GREAT! It's so true! Abortion is not for everyone, but the decision should be up to the person(s) involved. There are so many different circumstances,...

Flag burners are becoming a real nuisance! And if you've ever sat next to a flag burner in a restaurant you know what a disgusting habit it is, not to mention the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and air pollution it causes. I am not sure what can...

Why do I even bother reading The Northern Star? How often have I asked myself this question! The article appearing Oct. 20 about the Feminist Front's meeting/program "reported" a nonexistent discussion on lobbying legislators. We were speaking of Women's...

I wrote this letter not only in response to Michael Blazier's letter "Don't burn flag", but to all Americans who feel the flag of the U.S. should not be desecrated simply because it is a symbol of nationhood, even though this desecration is an avenue...

The first words out of my mouth were, "Oh my GOD!" when I read the paper the other day. The article was about a black man being beaten up by five white men. The next feeling was utter OUTRAGE and UNBELIEF when I found out that the black man was a student...

Many of the 16,352 fans at Huskie Stadium must have thought they were seeing the dramatic return of Brett Schroeder to the NIU lineup Saturday when No. 38 made a one-yard plunge into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. In reality that No. 38 was...