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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Groves asked to resign

By Katrina Kelly | September 22, 1989

The Daily Vidette, the student newspaper of Illinois State University in Normal, has for the second time called for the resignation of Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves. An editorial in Thursday's Vidette is in response to Groves' explanation...

Policy changes debated

By Joe Bush | September 22, 1989

The second day of talks on the Board of Regents' proposed policy changes were marked by student protest signs, speeches by six campus leaders and a concession to the Joint University Advisory Committee. JUAC Chairman Doug Anderson had asked he not be...

Party patrol system back this semester

By Michelle Isaacson | September 22, 1989

The Interfraternity Council implemented a party patrol system last semester that will be reinforced this semester. Steve Sliga, IFC's vice president of activities, said "the party patrol went well (last semester) and got people thinking about alcohol...

911 on ballot in November

By Dana Netzel | September 22, 1989

DeKalb county voters will voice their opinions regarding the installation of the 911 emergency phone system in the Nov. 7 general election. The proposition set before the voters is whether or not DeKalb county, including NIU, will become part of the 911...

SA to hold 2nd meeting of semester

By Michelle Landrum | September 22, 1989

The Student Association will discuss issues ranging from a required cultural pluralism class to a community affairs position during its second meeting of the semester. The senate will meet at 6 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center Skyroom. DeKalb Mayor Greg...

U.S. needs assistance too

September 22, 1989

President Bush announced this week that he intends make Hungary eligible for trade preferences on export goods to the U.S. worth more than $110 million and will give them a permanent most favored-nation trade status to help further the position. After...

Council debates towing ordinance

By Nissin Behar | September 22, 1989

An irate 6th Ward alderman Jamie Pennington refuses to consider the possibility of a study that would include the Denver Boot ordinance as an enforcement tool in DeKalb. Pennington argued against the ordinance at the first DeKalb City council meeting...

Guidelines lead to safe dieting

By Ellen Skelly | September 22, 1989

Although methods used to stay physically fit are usually safe, dieting college students might be in danger if proper guidelines are not followed. "Being thin has become synonymous with excellence in our society," said Patricia Santucci, medical director...

Man’s experience: joys of giving birth

By Bill Schwingel | September 22, 1989

One day, actually it was Wednesday, I sat behind a computer screen and thought (a rarity in itself) about babies (even more rare). I continued thinking (IT COULD HAPPEN!) about women having babies. What a joy! What a wonder! Why can't I experience such...

BoDeans rock at NIU and head for Chicago

By Claudia Curry and David Trout | September 21, 1989

Campus Activities Board Concert committee has outdone itself this semester. Rock ‘n' roll music blared through the walls of the Holmes Student Center last Thursday night when the BoDeans performed for about two hours to a packed Duke Ellington Ballroom....

NIU administrators, “The Big Six” share their memories of college and favorite pastimes

By Lynn Rogers | September 21, 1989

You have read about them, seen their pictures on the front pages and may have even met them. But do you know them? University administrators are always making news, yet few of us realize their lives extend beyond the NIU campus. The following biographies...

Professor awarded by foundation

By Maureen Morrissey | September 21, 1989

In an effort to establish better relations with NIU and the Accountancy Department, James Hendricks has been awarded $15,000 as the first Square D professor. Square D, a company involved in making electronic and electrical equipment, including circut...

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