Most people have experienced to some degree the frustration of being subjected to receiving reams of "junk mail." Everything from sweepstakes entries requiring a purchase to enter—and which no one ever seems to win—to offers of cheap life insurance...

The Board of Regents took some big steps toward sending the appropriate message to Springfield this week. However, their job is not finished, yet. The Regents discussed the issues of a tuition increase and a tax hike along with other orders of business....

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the most important health topics on the college campus today. The spread of AIDS and the serious incidence of chlamydia, herpes and gonorrhea make it imperative for students who are sexually active to be...

A great deal of noise has been made over the infringement on individual rights by one or another foreign government. It is therefore important we do not overlook basic rights being waived aside here in DeKalb on what may become part of our campus. I refer...

It is important to note, when selecting a candidate for Student Association treasurer, the importance and magnitude of the office being contested. Each year, the SA allocates nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to various campus organizations....

A sis to be named later Life rolls along on fuel such as this: Every time fate knocks on your door, garbage gets dumped on your porch. Then there comes a time when the Man who moves the pieces sends you a festival of wine and song. These rare events of...

I do not believe that the SA executive debates were an "embarrassment" or a "night at the circus." One of the main issues at the debate was the lack of interest and attendance of the SA senators at meetings. I believe the main reason for this non-involvement...

As the executive elections for the Student Association approach, students should make themselves aware of the positions being sought and those candidates with the necessary qualifications. The office of president, in particular, requires a great amount...

Of the three candidates for Student Association President, Paula Radtke is the most qualified. Radtke has been extensively involved with the SA at various levels for two years. This year she served as public relations adviser, an executive board position....

Greg Bliss is the sole candidate for Student Association Vice President. Though not a particularly charismatic speaker, Bliss is very articulate and is considerably more informed on the issues than are some other candidates for executive offices. An SA...

The first week after spring break is better than half-way over. Some will agree more time is still needed. Such an idea! A chance to spend free time in large blocks of hours instead of minutes collectively making an hour-or-so of free time for an entire...

On Feb. 3 the Advertising Club of NIU presented our budget to the Student Association Finance Committee for review. This was the first time that a budget request was submitted. The Finance Committee's final recommendation was to zero-fund the club. We...