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PRISM to hold annual Stop the Hate Vigil

By Christina Chapman | October 8, 2003

PRISM, NIU’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organization, will hold its annual Stop the Hate Vigil from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Center of United Campus Ministries. The vigil is a response to the murders of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd,...

Joggers may soon need alternate route

By Megan Rodriguez | October 8, 2003

NIU students like to run. With the weather turning colder, however, students who make jogging a daily part of their routine may need to take an alternate route. Abdulrahim Hines, a supervisor at the Student Recreation Center, recommends students use the...

The importance of internships

By Deanna Cabinian | October 8, 2003

Almost any administrator on campus can tell you how valuable internships are for students, regardless of the paycheck that accompanies them. “Internships give students the opportunity to have real-world experience before they graduate,” said Jan Knudsen,...

Interns fare well

By Joe Weyers | October 8, 2003

NIU experts agree that any internship will help students find a better job after they graduate, even if it is out of their major. Janice Knudsen, coordinator of Outreach and Internships for the English department, said it is best to have an internship...

Beetle Mania

By Nicholas Alajakis | October 7, 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 7, 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...

Internship fair Wed.

By Scott Smith | October 7, 2003

Recruiters from a variety of companies will gather from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom for the fall Internship Career Fair. The NIU Cooperative Education Program hosts the event twice annually to assist...

Class may not be an obstacle

By Greg Feltes | October 7, 2003

Students tired of walking on an academic tightrope may have a chance to walk on an actual tightrope. The Student Recreation Center is exploring the possibility of adding a rope course to its program. However, the Rec isn’t getting ahead of itself. Officials...

Counsel adds problem-solver

By Laurel Marselle | October 7, 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 7, 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....

SA abates emeritus seat

By Mike Runestad | October 6, 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 6, 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,...

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