Columnist's note: This is the ninth in a series of occasional columns forcing upon you the author's arbitrary thoughts, worthless suggestions and thought-provoking questions. Muddy Waters Department: . The Suzuki Plan, which details future campus renovation...

Oh no, it's started. And I am absolutely positive that there are people out there who will know and understand all too well exactly what I'm talking about. I did the road-trip-thing to South Bend, Ind. last weekend for the Notre Dame v. Air Force game...

The Board of Regents has a long history of showing no concern about how their actions are received by the public. However when the public has demonstrated a concern about the Regents' many misadventures in higher education, the Regents blame the messenger...

I want to thank my psychoanalysts and therapists for discovering my problems of sub-conscious, deep-seated fears and frustrations. Many of my fans have have taken the time and thought to respond to a column I wrote concerning the allowance of minors into...

Speaking From the Bar When you and your roommates sit down for breakfast, is it so cold in your apartment you can see each other's breath when you speak? When you go into the kitchen for an early a.m. snack, do you catch hordes of roaches picnicking on...

I am writing in response to an article that appeared in The Northern Star on Oct. 7 regarding the NIU parking committee. The article states that members of the committee were "concerned" and even "irate" about recent changes made in parking allocation....

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 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...

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...