A written reprimand by the employer of the NIU black student who missed work after a Saturday night beating by five white men was nullified Thursday. Dewey Yaeger, DeKalb Bank president and chief executive officer said the written reprimand for failing...

Optimism abounds for NIU coach Chuck Ehrlich and his 1989-90 men's gymnastics team. The three main reasons for this elation are: Philip Fulcher, Genaro Severino and Waldemar Kolasa, three foreign-recruit students Ehrlich is looking to for top performances....

Wednesday night at Chick Evans Field House, 22 NIU students were hoping to make their dream come true. If any of them are successful, it will mean months of long hours, hard work and dedication as members of the NIU basketball team. Huskie head coach...

Huskie Basketball is underway at NIU and the women's team is focusing on some lofty goals—mainly an NCAA tournament bid. With Gena Stubbs being the only player gone from last year's 23-7 squad, the Huskies have their nucleus back, including Lisa Foss...

The 1989-90 men's basketball team officially opened practice on Monday with a new outlook and a new head coach. Ex-Depaul assistant Jim Molinari took over the head coaching duties from Jim Rosborough last May and now begins his reign as head Huskie cager....

Three is not a charm for the NIU volleyball team as it was swept in its North Star Conference opener by the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames Tuesday night at Chick Evans Field House. The Huskies had won their two previous matches and attempted to...

Activities for the young and old are scheduled throughout the 1989 NIU Parents' Weekend. According to registration figures, this year's Parents' Weekend turn-out is up drastically, said Michelle Emmett, University Programming and Activities director....

Many of us make sacrifices in life. Each individual at one time or another goes out of the way to do something extraordinary. Some tasks appear simple, others complex. However, there is a breed of human that puts the body on the line for self-satisfaction....

Plans are in the works for Lincoln and Douglas Halls to receive new lighting in specified areas that will amount to $125,000 for each hall. Conrad Miller, assistant director of the Physical Plant said he wants to replace the old lights with new, more...

Defending the North Star Conference title comes as no easy task for the NIU volleyball team, but tonight's match with Illinois-Chicago paves the way for the Huskies 1989 NSC crown quest. Last season, first year coach Pete Waite led an experienced group...

The Student Association failed to conduct a vote of intent and evaluate the performance of NIU's student Regent at Sunday night's senate meeting. The position of student Regent is appointed by the SA president and must be approved by a two-thirds vote...

NIU's 42-21 loss to Louisiana Tech on Saturday dropped its record to 4-2 at the midway point of the 1989 season. Head football coach Jerry Pettibone, however, expected more. "I felt that the only team that was better than us starting off, on paper, was...