When I came to NIU as a transfer student last fall, I realized that NIU would be different than a junior college and I would see a lot of radical things, but never has any organization irritated me as much as the John Lennon Society. Since last fall,...

The recent actions of the Northern Star and other media outlets are a sad, sad indictment of the Northern Star and the news media in general. Certain groups have only to make wild accusations or allegations with little, if any, factual information or...

In light of recent bouts of racism at the university, the NIU Foundation's choice to withdraw funds from companies that indirectly support apartheid in South Africa was a wise one. The decision will have far-reaching positive implications in dealing with...

If we want to end racism, then we must make our society colorblind. This would ensure that no one would receive an unfair advantage over another. To all, this sounds fair, except when it is your advantage that may be taken away. The Black Student Union,...

"What's that you're doing, Miss Wilson?" "I'm putting together a new curriculum for my science class next fall, Mr. Jones, now that Judge Hand has said that Secular Humanism is a religion in Alabama. It seems that the problem has been that I've ignored...

In recent days, Illinois taxpayers have not been too enchanted with Gov. James Thompson. Despite his campaign claims there would be no tax increases in store for the state in 1987, the governor is requesting citizens to support his planned budget through...

As the Student Association Speaker of the Senate, one of my jobs is to be spokesperson for the student body. There has never been a better reason for me to speak than at the anti-racism rally held the Thursday before spring break. Over 1000 students,...

Recently, we have noticed a rather unfortunate trend on campus which reflects poorly on NIU students. Several student organizations, including the John Lennon Society and the Theatre Arts Committee, have stapled their fliers to a number of the trees on...

This letter is directed to the dozen or so cowards who waited until the Martin Luther King Mall was empty on the evening of Feb. 18 to erase, under the guise of patriotism, an advertisement written on the sidewalk by an SA-recognized organization. If...

Master Harold and the Boys was outstanding. The actors were alive with brilliant verve and the play's significance came through clearly. I am thankful young people on our campus can use such dramatic events to become educated about contemporary human...

I, along with other members of the DeKalb Human Relations Commission, am greatly disturbed to see the increase in racially motivated incidents on the NIU campus. I urge university officials to take a strong stance against the harassment of black or other...

On a campus of more than 20,000 students, tension is bound to arise for certain reasons and at various times. It's inevitable. After all, when there are 20,000 people in an area, there also are as many opinions on any given issue. Lately, there is one...