Three of six charges of unlawful towing against Michael Fitzgerald, owner of NI Towing, were dismissed Nov. 2 because of witness unavailability on part of the city of DeKalb. However, the case has been continued until Dec. 12 in order to try by jury the...

In just 15 days we Americans will elect our 41st President. After Nov. 8, our new chief executive had better be prepared to reach out to the needs of every citizen across our great nation. He must represent all races, sexes and religions alike. Thus,...

I take issue with The Northern Star's endorsement in the race for DeKalb County state's attorney. The endorsement ignores the qualifications and commitment of Jerry Shapiro. Over the course of many years, Shapiro has been of continuing service to all...

The Epilepsy Association of DeKalb has launched an education and awareness campaign to coincide with the beginning of November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. The association will sponsor several local radio spots and displays in local DeKalb and...

A national survey conducted by Jon Milller, director of NIU's Public Opinion Lab, shows that many Americans believe the sun revolves around the earth. The 75-question phone survey was given in July to 2,041 adults, 18 years of age and older. Miller said...

The debate during the Student Association Internal Afairs Committee meeting Wednesday night typified the controversy concerning the Student Committee on Political Action. Gregg Bliss, SA vice president and IAC chairman, cast the tie-breaking vote concerning...

Political Science Professor Clark Neher will join the ranks of NIU faculty who have traveled abroad as lecturers when he leaves Nov. 11 for the University of Bonn in West Germany's capital. Neher also will visit three other German universities as a scholar-in-residence,...

This is the last of The Northern Star's political endorsements for Tuesday's general election. George Bush should be the next U.S. president. While the Reagan administration has failed in providing support for social programs, foreign policy gains and...

For unknown reasons, the preliminary hearing for two NIU basketball players charged with theft of a check has been continued until Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sycamore County Courthouse. Howard Wertz, attorney for NIU students Brian Banks and Antwon Harmon,...

OK, I've given it some thought, and I've decided to go with the statistical flow and conduct my own little poll. First, I need a point of focus, preferably an election. So let's say I'm going to conduct a telephone poll to see who will win the next NIU...

I am encouraging you to support Jerry Shapiro for DeKalb County state's attorney in the Nov. 8 election. Shapiro deserves the support from all of us. He has worked tirelessly for the goal of the community. He has served on the county board and has been...

assistant sports editor Don't expect Andrew Wells and Donnell Thomas to average over 25 points per game this season, but that's what the NIU sophomores have done after the Huskies' first two scrimmages. Wells, a 6-foot-7, 191-pound Dallas Comegys look-alike,...