I am writing in response to the lead story of the Wed., Oct. 19 issue of The Northern Star entitled "Counselors Leave Program" and the editorial entitled "Diverse Counselors Needed" which appeared in the same issue. I am concerned because not only were...

Enough! If it were not for The Far Side, we would consider ceasing to read The Northern Star. Rodent Speak's attempt to make up for lack of humor and meaning by substituting vulgarity has, in our opinion, negated the redeeming qualities of the paper....

If you're like most people waiting for financial checks or information, you're fed up, getting impatient and thoroughly dissapointed with how inefficient and disorganized our financial aid system is. I don't blame you, since the system, like many programs...

I thought, until Monday, that The Northern Star was a paper obligated to local—yes, even student—talent, a place where aspiring reporters, columnists and even cartoonists were given a necessary hearing. Apparently, I was mistaken. But since the Star...

In response to the Oct. 4 column by Marianne Renner, I would like to start off by saying that she has an acidic tongue and an arrogance equal to that of Dan Rather. Furthermore, judging by this tone, I only can assume that Ms. Renner, having reached the...

I realize that NIU is one of the top business schools in the state, but it's all based on academics. That's great, but what happens when a (potential) business student needs help or guidance? The people behind the counter in the business office say, "You...

Since Gretchyn's column on freshman all I have read are complaints. I think you people are missing the point. I don't think Gretchyn is making fun of them as much as with them. We were all freshman at one time and I'm sure all of us have some humorous...

I cannot believe the ignorance of James Kappel and I am still wondering what influenced him to write the letter to the editor "Leave SCOPA be" in The Northern Star on Oct. 11. James, what gives you the right to generalize about the greek population? How...

You know, I am continously dumbfounded by the current information my fellow Americans base their political affiliation upon. Typically, a Bush supporter will present me with this, or a statement of similar weight, to support their preference. "Bush is...

NIU's 24-hour discrimination hotline is a novel idea, but it does not appear to be doing anything about discrimination that was not done before. The hotline does serve as a central location for complaints of discrimination and can refer potential victims...

A "two-car accident" complete with blood, injuries, dead bodies and arrests will be staged Friday at 11:50 a.m. outside the Holmes Student Center on Carroll Avenue. The mock disaster is being presented by the American Red Cross and NIU's BACCHUS chapter...

I am writing in response to the Oct. 10 column by Jeff Vogelsang entitled "Homosexuals Deserve Basic Civil Rights, Too." I am not writing to dispute that issue. However, I will not sit back and let persons such as you, Jeff, make unfactual statements...