Lynn Hammarstrom Whether or not to induct an AIDS policy similar to the one in effect at the University of Illinois is being discussed by the NIU theater arts faculty. The U of I policy, which has been in effect since spring, states, "The Department of...

In order to rid ignorance and dispell rumors about predominant minority groups at NIU, a forum was held at Grant Towers North Wednesday night, GTN Resident Assistant Dan Modaff said. The forum allowed students to ask questions and state their opinions...

Sean Noble The John Lennon Society will travel this weekend to Kent State University to participate in the Progressive Student Network's annual conference. ob Ferrera, JLS member and organizer of the trip, said a group of about 15 NIU students will join...

Lisa Rucks' letter to the Star (Nov. 3) directed toward the JLS really disturbed me. I'm personally offended by the remarks you made under the title: "To The JLS." The fact that you engage in petty name calling (i.e. "insignificant left-wing fanatics")...

This letter is aimed mainly at our so-called "suitcase students" and to the ungrateful Ms. Gretchyn Lenger. Her column left me with the impression that she did not care to be part of this university. Maybe she thinks that there is a better time to be...

Student Association Minority Relations Adviser Larry Robertson is seeking panel members for a forum to discuss the pros and cons of having minority organizations on NIU's campus. He needs students who are opposed to the existence of such groups. ecent...

Yesterday was Veterans Day. The day was originally set aside as Armistice Day—the day World War I came to an end. I think it's fitting the day is now celebrated as Veterans Day because no one hates war more than the men and women who have to fight it....

In a letter to the editor (Oct. 6) three students announced their terminal pathological status ("sick to death") regarding NIU's "obsessive compulsion" with racism in the Unity Through Diversity week. While their pride in their white heritage is commendable,...

Cold weather is on its way and now's the time to prepare "Ole Beater" for its annual winter adventures. The following are some legal considerations to keep in mind when buying, selling or operating a motor vehicle in Illinois. egistration. It is unlawful...

This is in regards to the letter printed Oct. 16 which warned of the evils of devil worship. It is the christian doctrine of recognizing the presence of an evil force in the world, a.k.a. "Satan," which gives these devil worshippers something to worship...

Just two weeks after NIU's "Unity Through Diversity Week," on Sunday, Oct. 11, 14 men and women from NIU and the DeKalb area joined 200,000-500,000 gay and bisexual men and women, their families and their straight friends and supporters at the U.S. Capitol...

With the parking crunch on campus making itself felt by more and more people every day, it makes sense to assume that the number of tickets issued will increase proportionately. The NIU Parking Committee recently took a step toward alleviating some of...