On July 5, a lecture entitled "Qualitative Assessment: The Key to Successful Planning and Teaching in Regular and Adapted Physical Education Classes" will be given by Luke Kelly, University of Virginia, at Anderson Hall, room 247, at 1:30 p.m. For more...

The preliminary hearing for Vivian Hammoud, who was fired by NIU for inconsistencies in her credentials, was held June 26. Hammoud was hired as NIU's affirmative action assistant director Jan. 4 only to be officially terminated on April 5. After receiving...

An NIU women's interest group administrator will replace Vivian Hammoud as assistant director of affirmative action until the position permantly is filled in January. NIU President John LaTourette appointed Sharon Howard, University Resources for Women...

During the summer months, some of us like to relax with a cold one every now and then. Lately, however, it seems "now and then" has become more like all the time. The bars have been packed. We are not saying that everyone who likes to tip a cold one is...

Although there might be a need for university-provided transportation for some NIU employees, ignorance about NIU's policies is no excuse for not following regulations. A state audit revealed that five of the six university-supplied vehicles for members...

Carl Neufeld, the NIU men's tennis coach for the past nine years, has left NIU to serve as an assistant at the University of Southern California. The 1979 NIU graduate accepted the position May 22 after piloting the Huskies to a nine-year mark of 177-103...

Arts Midwest, a regional organization that offers new opportunities to artists and those involved in the art field, has developed a minority fellowship program in arts administration. Four individuals will be chosen to experience a variety of aspects...

It is all well and good that Illinois' honorable House Speaker Michael Madigan has reversed his stone-like stance against an income tax increase to help fund higher education and assist local government with some of their monetary burdens. If Madigan's...

Some people will do anything to have a sense of belonging. Some join clubs, and some go along with the crowd, constantly changing their minds. Even NIU has done its share of being wishy-washy in the name of becoming popular. Prior to 1985, the sports...

When I came to NIU (back in 1978) the MLK Mall was an ugly paved lot. The reclamation of this spot, the introduction of some grass, a few trees, seemed a small victory. But now it sours. The Wirtz House, one of the few buildings west of Swen Parson which...

For a moment, just a brief moment, the thought hit me—"Haven't I been here before?" No. That's impossible. After all, Friday's press conference was the first time I had seen Athletic Director Gerald O'Dell walk to a microphone-strewn podium. And it...

Our congratulations to our former basketball coach, Jim Rosborough, on his recent appointment to Arizona. We faculty, students and just plain fans wish him the best of luck and continued success, and know we will hear of his success out west. Maybe the...