Christmas time is not the only time charitable organizations tug on the heartstrings of people to give to the needy. No matter what time it is, people feel good about knowing they have contributed to the less fortunate. Those signs that read "four cents...

After watching the violent protests against the publication of Salman Rushdie's book Satanic Verses, we are compelled to question the validity of creative writing. What was creative in the new book? We believe it does not contain any creativity, except...

A space study committee will hold its final meeting Friday to determine the contents of a proposal recommending better space usage in the Holmes Student Center. The Student Services and Space Study Committee will meet in the student center's Heritage...

Politics focus of ISA project This fall, NIU will spend up to $25,000 of students' money to join the Illinois Student Association. This is the third of a three-part series explaining the ISA. by Holly Schubert and Tammy Sholer The purpose of the Illinois...

The removal of most graduate art students' studios from Altgeld Hall to the Art Annex at 2111R Sycamore Rd. is a double-edged sword for the NIU art program. In some respects, the move will benefit the students it affects. The Altgeld studios were too...

Here is a lesson that each of us could stand to listen to for a moment. This story is about a 13-year-old boy and how he realized that just about anything can be accomplished if one sets his mind to it. An eigth-grade student and self-described TV fanatic...

Finally, it happened. Just as my friends, my family and the gang at the office said it would. While taking in Illinois' thrilling 70-67 win over Indiana Sunday afternoon on ABC, Dick Vitale caught up with me. Finally, I had to laugh as Vitale—for the...

I'm compelled to reply to James Hudson's letter in the Feb. 24 Northern Star, since he has unduly linked an earlier argument I had made on the infamous Sigma skit and race relations on campus to make a case for Salman Rushdie and the Satanic Verses controversy....

We blew it!! Recently, we distributed in your newspaper a "Spring Break Guide," which outlined Miller Brewing Company's planned activities in Daytona Since its distribution, concerns have been voiced about the "tone" and content of the brochure. Miller's...

Health Enhancement Services Why should I eat more fiber? Can you eat too much fiber? What is the best source of fiber? How important is it to my health? This column should answer these questions and give you information about fiber and ways to increase...

DOA III seems like the title to a sequel of a bad action/horror film, and that might be the case if the event is not planned properly. Already there is talk of a Day Of Action III at NIU to protest cuts to higher education. Hopefully the third attempt...

Irene Rubin, NIU associate professor of political science, will receive the prestigious Mosher award for her contribution to "The Public Administration Review," a journal published by the American Society for Public Administration. ubin will receive the...