Recently, there has been considerable publicity concerning sexual assaults in the community and on campus. It is important to accurately inform students and staff about the incidents which have occurred and the actions being taken to address them. Since...

NIU has lost a friend and supporter with the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington. When Mr. Washington was in the Illinois General Assembly and in the United States Congress he voted consistently for bills favorable to higher education and several...

Let's try and clear a few things up here. On Monday, we began reporting on an incident that took place three years ago. A member of the men's basketball team has a warrant out for his arrest in Iowa. The player, senior John Culbertson, is charged with...

Something funny happened to me recently. I was treated like a moron, by a moron. Admittedly, this is far from being the exception. In this instance, however, it was a local business, rather than the University. I strolled into Village Commons Bookstore...

Kevin knew Rachel really liked him. He liked her a lot. They met at a mixer and it seemed like one of those "sure things." They danced, had a few drinks and exchanged more than a few "meaningful" looks. When Kevin suggested they leave to get a bite to...

Five members of the Board of Regents went to NIU's football game in Las Vegas last weekend. Their trip was paid for by the NIU Foundation, which is funded by private donations. The Student Regents from Sangamon State University and Illinois State University...

Before I get into this column, I have to congratulate the Huskies for their close win against UNLV Saturday. That was the last game ever for some of our guys, and they looked pretty good out there in national TV-land. Well, it's December already. I don't...

A common complaint heard by elected officials is "what have you done for me lately?" NIU's handicapped students might claim the Student Association has failed to do anything to provide them with bus service. But delays have arisen because of miles of...

This is in response to Cathy Casali's letter Nov. 23. She said she felt cheated by the university because they wouldn't give her a tutor. The tutors only help blacks and hispanics. She seems like she wants to learn—needs help—and is rejected because...

The FBI has its "Most Wanted List," consisting of the people at large who are considered to be most dangerous to society and to have caused the most havoc in their crime sprees. It would be interesting to compile a similar list of the groups or organizations...

The John Lennon Society currently has a food drive to benefit the needy families in the DeKalb area. The JLS fears that students who do not take such a kind liking toward the JLS would be hesitant to donate food or money at the collection areas. There's...

We all have friends cursed with a lifelong string of bad luck. It's the guy who loses his wallet and keys while on a date or the girl who loans her Angora sweater only to have it returned with representatives from the four major food groups. They are...