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Counsel adds problem-solver

By Laurel Marselle | October 6, 2003

NIU’s legal counsel gained a new member last Wednesday. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, Vickie Gillio brings more than two decades of experience with labor law, employment law, administrative law and educational law to NIU’s...

Let me see your test

By LaShaunna Watkins | October 6, 2003

For students looking for the easy way out when it comes to grades, cheating carries a high price at NIU. Any violation of testing procedures can be considered academic misconduct or cheating, said Larry Bolles, director of the University Judicial Office....

Beetle Mania

By Nicholas Alajakis | October 6, 2003

They’re everywhere! They buzz around campus, landing on students’ heads and nibbling on their necks - all in the name of hibernation. Multicolored Asian lady beetles, the ladybug-like insects that have been all over DeKalb recently, are preparing...

B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. wants to help you graduate

By LaShaunna Watkins | October 6, 2003

Students can enlighten themselves and get graduation help with B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. The student organization is holding its sixth annual Days of Enlightenment. All this week, B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. will host educational events for students. Van Amos, advisor for...

SA abates emeritus seat

By Mike Runestad | October 5, 2003

The Student Association Senate abolished the position of senator emeritus at Sunday’s meeting, leaving former emeritus Jeff Meyer without a formal role within the senate.

Senator emeritus is a title given to a previous senator, granting the ability to speak on issues coming before the senate without having the right to vote.

“There’s no accountability for them,” said Senator Nick Pappanduros, sponsor of the bill to eliminate the position.

Other senators were not in favor of eliminating the position, because new senators outnumber returning senators 25 to 11.

“Why get rid of something that poses no threat to us?” Senator Doug Reisinger said.

After the position was eliminated, Meyer and the other senators emeritus were told to leave their seats with the senate.

“If they don’t want my wisdom, that’s their own loss,” Meyer said.

The senate confirmed three members of the SA Supreme Court as associate justices, including Eric Johnson, who previously resigned as as the chief of staff to work for U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. Some senators expressed doubts over Eric Johnson’s commitment to the SA.

“The SA doesn’t sit very high on your priorities,” Reisinger said.

Other members of the senate were quick to come to Johnson’s defense, including Speaker Andrew Nelms, who expressed his confidence in Johnson’s ability to serve on the Supreme Court.

The senate also confirmed the members of the executive staff. Although the bill originally was presented to confirm members all at once, the senate voted to confirm each member individually.

“They just don’t want to have any surprises this year,” Chief of Staff John Arcado said.

The senate also approved the policies that will govern the 2003-2004 budget requests with no discussion. Budgets for next year will be due on Oct. 31, and presentations will begin Nov. 10.

Sherri Johnson photo

Student Association members Andrew Nelms, Kevin O’Kelly and R.J. Gravel count the members’ votes about the confirmation

of executive status at Sunday’s Student Association Senate meeting.

Voting for 2003 Homecoming candidates begins today

By Laurel Marselle | October 5, 2003

Voting for Homecoming king and queen will take place from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. today and Wednesday at DuSable Hall and Tuesday at the Holmes Student Center. The king and queen will be announced at the Coronation Ceremony following the talent show Sunday,...

NIU professors involved in ethics in research

By Deanna Cabinian | October 5, 2003

Two NIU professors received federal grants to do projects concerning ethics in research. Jeffrey Hecht, professor and chair of the department of educational technology, research and assessment; and Murali Krishnamurthi, director of NIU’s Faculty Development...

Altgeld reopening planned for beginning of spring semester

By Greg Feltes | October 5, 2003

After nearly five years of reconstruction on Altgeld Hall, a $25 million renovation is expected to be completed by January. Plans are being made to move offices there as early as this January. Most NIU students are familiar with the outside of Altgeld...

Peters: Expect ‘tidal wave’

By Jaime Swanson and LaShaunna Watkins | October 2, 2003

In his State of the University Address Thursday, NIU President John Peters discussed a lack of financial support for NIU from the federal government. However, he did not comment on the possibility of faculty layoffs. Sue Willis, president of the Faculty...

Play attempts to show God’s role in modern life

By LaShaunna Watkins | October 2, 2003

Elogeme Adolphi, a Christian sorority on campus, is sponsoring a play called “Story of a Dancer.” Taija Cockrell, a member of Elogeme Adolphi, said the play is about a young woman named Destiny who struggles through many events while in college. She...

Auditions for Ludacris talent show to begin Monday

By Nick Swedberg | October 2, 2003

Marketing organization Wind Tunnel Entertainment is holding auditions for a talent show that will take place before the Oct. 18 Ludacris concert at the Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway. The auditions will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday...

Experts Guide explores array of topics

By Christina Chapman | October 2, 2003

Experts on anything from flirting to severe thunderstorms can be found on the NIU Experts Guide Web site. The guide is a listing of campus experts, mostly faculty and some staff, said Melanie Magara, assistant vice president of Public Affairs. It’s...

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