As NIU staff working to promote healthy body image among our students, we were disappointed that the Northern Star chose to publish a letter to the editor on Oct. 6, that commented on the Recreation Center's new dress code, and included derogatory comments...

Last Thursday marked the nine year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks. But what does this mean for Americans? Many citizens assume that with the reduction of troops in Iraq and the few news reports coming out of...

I was intrigued by Kathryn Minniti's article "Practicing Your Religion is a Right Until it Imposes on Another's Rights." To set the bar, I'm an atheist and here's my assertion: Anyone who identifies themselves as Christian, who also agrees with Kathryn's...

1. Visit www.niu.edu. 2. Click ‘Emergency Information’ at the bottom of the web page. 3. Click ‘Campus Alerts and Advisories’ on the left-hand side of the page. 4. The site will prompt users to input their contact information separately for text...

I am writing in regards to the article on wearing shirts at the Rec. I have e-mailed them three times and have been ignored. I did research on MRSA and learned that this rule does not protect us from MRSA and that there are much better ways in preventing...

I have read several of Tony Martin's articles now, and I cannot fathom why the Northern Star allows this man to continue writing for the publication.His articles are the epitome of stilted journalism, and not the kind that I would expect to see on the...

Friday, Electronic Arts announced that players will no longer be able to play as the Taliban in the multiplayer portion of their upcoming shooter, Medal of Honor, changing the name to "Opposing Force." What a crock. I mean no disrespect to the soldiers,...

Every school has its flaws and things that need a little improvement. So I decided to write down all the things I do and don't like about NIU. Don't get me wrong: I believe NIU is a good school of higher learning, but there needs to be a few minor adjustments.The...

I am writing this in response to the Rant on Tuesday the 28th. Although the writer invites new fans to write in, I have been playing hockey for close to 10 years and have been a Blackhawks fan the entire time. While reading the article there were a few...

I am writing in protest of Taurean Small's article on helpful suggestions for bikers.Though I do agree with Small on the issue of sidewalk biking, going so far to call all bikers "potential killers" is uncalled for. As bikers, we should all be riding...

DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen removed John Guio as chairman of the Plan Commission due to an ethics violation.Povlsen said the decision to remove Guio was made when he would not refrain himself for taking part in a vote regarding a possible expansion for...