Objection! to the cartoon in the April 4 Northern Star. An anonymous Star artist—whose name appears to be crossed out—depicted a fat and lazy video player as the reason for the overcrowded buses. The Northern Star is just like the Student Association...

In response to an April 19 letter published in The Northern Star, we would like to present the pro-choice side of abortion, factually. Let us first say something about when a life begins. According to Jane English in the book Taking Sides: Clashing Views...

Dear Mr. LaTourette: I read with great dismay of the decision by the NIU athletic director and you not to renew the contract of basketball Coach Jim Rosborough. It is true that some schools do make amazing turnarounds from losing records in a two or three...

I would like to say a few words about Jeans Day. I think the most blatant statement made is by those who worry so much about being labeled that they go out of their way not to wear jeans. What this shows is a lack of confidence in one's individuality....

Over the past two semesters we have read Allen Roscoe's column with faith and pleasure. His writing is both intelligent and entertaining as he questions the happenings and policies of our fine university. We were, however, greatly disappointed with his...

Speaking from the bar About this time of year, mild southern breezes seem to set everything and everyone in motion. Modes of transportation—bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards, etc., proliferate. Pets and toddlers you never knew your neighbors had promenade...

Richard M. Daley is now mayor of Chicago. His inauguration was one of pomp and pageantry, but now it is time for him to get down to business. Daley now must face the problems of a deficit totaling more than $120 million, a city council that has been less...

I would just like to say something to Gerald O'Dell and all of the Jim Rosborough opponents. During the past three years, Rosborough wasn't given the opportunity to show his coaching ability. His players were young and just beginning to learn his system....

From all outside appearances, the Illinois Student Association's decision Sunday to lobby for two bills that would create a new NIU governing board seems great for students. See, the ISA is moving to help attain much-needed autonomy for NIU in its own...

This one goes to the organizers of DOA III. I'm rather ashamed at your lack of awareness. The one (of many) issues you did not try to cover in your demonstration, the environment, is being directly violated by your form of protest. While no specific dumping...

NIU graduate student Clifford Ihejieto-Aharanwa has been selected as a 1988 Outstanding Young Man of America. The award is presented as recognition of outstanding professional achievement, superior leadership ability and exceptional service to the community....

This letter is in response to the article in the April 17 edition of The Northern Star about the penis fliers promoting Bar-None recording artist, Otis Ball and the Chains. Bar-None also handles They Might Be Giants. The persons who complained about the...