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 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....

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...

NIU Student Regent Nick Valadez asked the Facilities and Finance Committee of the Board of Regents Wednesday to take a stand and "hold the line" on tuition for next year, or at least not to raise it beyond an adjustment for inflation. Earlier this week,...

I am writing in response to Del Lawson's letter about "pro-choice" which recently ran in the Star. It is sad when a person can go to prison for breaking the egg of a bald eagle while an unborn child is murdered and the state pays for it. Alternatives...

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...