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State senator rallies DeKalb Democrats

By David Kirkpatrick | November 2, 1988

A fired-up Alan Dixon stopped in DeKalb last night to inspire local Democrats and to gather forces, claiming that "we (Democrats) will win the election." Speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Headquarters, Illinois Sen. Dixon said, "The American public...

Roomies’ battles limited to court-time competition

By Mike Morris | November 2, 1988

Kari Niesen and Julie Kreiling are roommates whose styles of play on the volleyball court closely resemble their personalities off the court. Niesen, a softspoken outside hitter from Waunakee, Wis., likes to find an open area on the court and exploit...

SAMTB considers vehicle purchase

By Matt James | November 2, 1988

The Student Association Mass Transit Board might have found a solution to the problem of providing handicapped transportation this winter. Although board members have not seen the vehicle yet, the transit board is looking into the possibility of purchasing...

Roller coaster year has ups and downs

By Bob Regan | November 2, 1988

NIU soccer coach Willy Roy and his players are starting to recover from the dizziness experienced as a result of a roller coaster season full of ups and downs. When a team has a record of 7-10-1 overall and is winless in its own conference, a coach has...

Suspects given polygraph

November 2, 1988

In the continuing murder investigation of DeKalb resident Lisa Garretson, police are conducting lie detector tests on several suspects. "We are testing probably about 20 people—some have already been tested," DeKalb Police Sgt. Chuck Kross said. Other...

Changes give IFC sanctioning duty

By Tammy Sholer | November 2, 1988

The Interfraternity Council unanimously passed its constitutional judicial board changes, which gives the IFC responsibility of sanctioning fraternities, but a case still can be tried on four different levels. Tom Kermagard, IFC administrative vice president,...

Funds needed to start health center repairs

By Elizabeth M. Behland | November 2, 1988

More than $3,500,000 is being requested from NIU's fiscal year 1990 Capital Budget to begin University Health Services renovations which include the removal of asbestos. According to the September Board of Regents Chancellor's Report, "A 1985 Building...

Grad students, faculty offered free consulting

By Diane Buerger | November 2, 1988

NIU's Division of Statistics of the Mathematical Sciences Department is offering a free consulting service for NIU faculty members and graduate students. Division of Statistics Director Ibrahim A. Ahmad said, "Many faculty members do research which requires...

Separation bill to be heard

By Claudia Curry | November 2, 1988

State Sen. Patrick Welch, D-Peru, will be presenting the state legislature a bill this fall, which if passed will separate NIU from the Board of Regents governing system. Sen. Welch said the potential passing of the bill "looks reasonable because the...

Bookstore unaffected by solicitation ban

By Jeneva Garrett | November 2, 1988

The Holmes Student Center Bookstore last year received commissions of $3,586 for sales of magazine subscriptions and American Express cards, yet commercial solicitations from these same companies are banned from most places on campus. This seemingly conflicting...

NIU phone books coming soon

November 2, 1988

Campus telephone books have gone to the printer and will be delivered by early next week, said Dale Pollett, telecommunications director and communications systems supervisor. A publisher's error last year left out names in the faculty/staff section of...

Condom machine is exected soon

By Susie Snyder | November 2, 1988

NIU students might find condom vending machines in about 30 restrooms across campus when they return from semester break in January. NIU Health Educator Steve Lux said he hopes to have condom vending machines installed in various campus restrooms by the...