Administrators, coaches and athletes involved in NIU athletics have long been maligned for the lack of Huskie successes. More often than not, it is deserved. With another mediocre year well on its way toward completion, the nicest compliment one can make...

The March 9 story regarding the NIU Young Democrats' switch in presidential candidate allegiance disturbed me. I question the significance of this development when one considers the support of these individuals would have (and did have) no effect on the...

I couldn't agree with Robbie Arrington more. The residence halls should have more input in the S.A. I can think of no better way than to have the two men who already represent over 7,000 students continue to do so as S.A. president and vice-president...

Gymnastics fever has hit NIU's campus. Tonight starts off a weekend stint for both the men's and women's gymnastics teams as each competes in a 7:30 p.m. meet at Chick Evans Field House. Coach Chuck Ehrlich and his men welcome No. 1-ranked Illinois and...

We have here what I consider a very serious breach of journalistic ethics. That is, not only a considerable misrepresentation of quotes, but a vague statement slapped into my mouth. The obscure quotes attributed to me in the story about students switching...

Mary is an education major. She's bright and eager to begin her career. Unfortunately, Mary won't be able to graduate because of cuts in higher education. Does this sound like someone you know? It may be you in several years if education funding doesn't...

Every so often, when the reality of life as a college student becomes blurred by overwork and stress, and all seems hopelessly lost, one of my roommates has the knack of reminding me why I'm here. It began one night when all of us were lying around not...

A survey being conducted to determine if alcohol is the predominant drug used on campus is part of a program for substance abuse implemented last fall. Michael Haines, NIU's health enhancement services coordinator, said the survey is part of the program...

I just spent two of the most nerve-wracking hours of my life. No, they weren't spent trying to pay for copies at any of the copy centers on campus. They were spent at Stateville Prison outside Joliet. Yes, Stateville Prison which, now that I think about...

Take charge of your eating habits! The foods you eat today can endanger your heart or protect it, and "what you chew" may also protect you against certain types of cancer. By eating a low-fat diet, including foods rich in vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene...

Upon reading the Mar. 1 Northern Star, I was disheartened to see the pessimistic views of Ms. Price and Mr. Pierce. If you don't like it here, leave! There are many students like myself who are proud to attend this school. NIU has so much to offer; I'm...

Barbara Larson is cleverly deceptive in her outrageous letter of Feb. 24 when she states "Even prominent national physicians have found ingredients in meat that promote a stronger heart and healthier life." The problem with that is those who eat meat...