A lawsuit involving Northern Star Adviser Jerry Thompson and the NIU administration has been continued until April 1, Thompson said.

Thompson was removed as adviser and placed in a public relations position by former NIU president Clyde Wingfield because of claims “of serious problems related to fiscal management and organization of the Northern Star,” according to a memo dated April 25, 1986.

Thompson then filed a $110,000 suit against Wingfield, claiming his removal was a result of unfavorable articles written in the Star about the former president.

Star articles revealed almost $100,000 was spent on renovations of the former president’s house. The renovations were the subject of investigations by the Illinois General Assembly and the Board of Regents, which later asked for Wingfield’s resignation.

Thompson was then temporarily reinstated by the Regents on June 19, 1986 under the conditions that he retain his position until the suit was resolved or until a University Council committee studying the structure of the Star reported its findings.