Sometimes, believing you know the law can cause more difficulties than realizing that you're foggy about your legal rights and responsibilities. What follows is a brief discussion of several subjects where misconceptions or myths about the law are common...

Recently, after a girlfriend cancelled out on some plans we had made for a Saturday night (at the last minute, of course), I was given a rare opportunity a lot of women only dream about. After I sulked around the kitchen for a while, my fiance said, "You...

For a time Tuesday night, it seemed some of the candidates involved in the debate for Student Association executive positions had decided to create an unscheduled event as part of comedy week. To be sure, the crowd was amused, as laughter sounded on numerous...

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...

I am writing in response to the "review" in the Entertainment section of the group art show by four graduate students in the Holmes Student Center. Aside from the article's general poor quality and the difficulty I had following it (what does a cave have...

As soon as a contract agreement is reached with the Black Entertainment Network, the NIU community will find a whole new range of television programming on cable channel six. Entertainment options will be enriched for all who give the network a chance—and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...