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Crystal Pistol plans new Late Night Happy Hour

By Denise Polaski | March 2, 1989

The Crystal Pistol, 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., recently won three awards from DeKalb County Magazine for the best steak, best seafood and most romantic atmosphere for a restaurant in DeKalb County. "I'm very pleased with these awards," said Crystal Pistol...

DeKalb band shoots music video

By Allen Roscoe | March 2, 1989

Last Saturday, The Jungle got the bright lights and big city as DeKalb band JP And The Cats shot a video as part of a promotion package. Originally scheduled to be shot at either Chicago's Traffic Jam or maybe the Baja Beach Club, Jim Tulk, the lead singer...

Faculty Assembly addresses pay equity problem

By Chris Lind | March 2, 1989

During a time when teachers around the nation are pleading for more money, the NIU Faculty Assembly addressed their position and concerns to alleviate the problem of low salaries at NIU. These concerns were expressed to NIU Provost Kendall Baker at yesterday's...

Local bands to battle at NIU

By Mike Siegel | March 2, 1989

How many times have you wanted to see live bands perform only to be disappointed when you were unable to enter the bar? Unfortunately, lovers of live music who are under 21 have few opportunities to check out the local music scene. And even if you are...

Senate to consider adding elevator to HSC lower level

By Elizabeth M. Behland | March 2, 1989

An additional elevator in the Holmes Student Center might be considered to make the lower level of the center accessible to the handicapped. The Student Services and Activities Space Study Committee will meet Friday at 3 p.m. in Room 506 of the student...

Bill, Ted learn history in excellent adventure

By Johanna Harris | March 2, 1989

Bill and Ted are two "dudes" with a serious problem. In order to pass their history class (and high school, for that matter) they have to get an A+ on a class presentation. As if that's not bad enough, Ted, upon flunking, will be sent to a military school...

Improvisational jazz musician treats NIU to sweet sounds of international success

By Johanna Harris | March 2, 1989

NIU students were treated Feb. 20 to the jazzy sounds of Jiggs Whigham, an internationally acclaimed trombonist. Besides performing with the NIU Faculty Jazz Quintet, Whigham also hosted an improvisation clinic and lectured music students. Although he...

Popcorn stand owner has story to tell

By Joe Mahony | March 2, 1989

We're standing inside the tiny popcorn stand at the corner of Second Street and Lincoln Highway. Barely an arm's span wide, the stand is lined on one side with a display shelf, sink, freezer, counter space and shelves for napkins, plastic cups and forks....

UPs investigate acts of indecent exposure

By Greg Rivara | March 2, 1989

The University Police Department is searching for a male suspected in two indecent exposure incidents on campus. UP Sgt. Ralph Taylor said preliminary reports indicate that the two Feb. 16 incidents in Cole and DuSable Halls occurred "pretty close together."...

Classes for motorcyclists help improve riding skills

By Gail LaBarbera | March 1, 1989

Residents of 13 counties in northern Illinois can do more to increase highway safety than just fastening their seat belts. A program available to local residents offers classes in how to ride a motorcycle or improve their riding skills to beginning and...

SA Court refuses petition on dismissal of Annunzio

By Tammy Sholer | March 1, 1989

A second petition was submitted to the Student Association Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of former Senate Speaker Joe Annunzio's impeachment. Chief Justice Carolyn Eichner said she received Annunzio's second petition Monday. The petition...

IFC, PHC form new positions

By Claudia Curry | March 1, 1989

Two NIU Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council executive board positions have been created this semester to help fraternities and sororities coordinate individual scholarship programs. Jeff Przybylo, IFC education vice president, and Michelle Martino,...