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Political prisoners focus of talk

By Jill Stocker | October 12, 1988

"Political Prisoners in the United States," a subject many people are unaware of or refuse to believe exists in America, will be the topic at a meeting this Sunday at the First Methodist Church in DeKalb. "We want to bring to people's attention that there...

Counselor speaks out on abuse

By Susie Snyder | October 12, 1988

From a hug, to a kiss, to rape—any unwanted physical contact constitutes sexual assault. Margaret Bassett, a counselor from the DeKalb Safe Passage shelter for abused women, said during a special program sponsored by the Kappa Delta sorority Wednesday...

Greek float stipulation adheres to SA policies

By Tammy Sholer | October 12, 1988

The Interfraternity Council's stipulation against fraternity members having floats judged in annual greek homecoming games is not in violation of any Student Association rules, said Gregg Bliss, SA vice president. IFC is an SA recognized organization...

Speaker to plug Dukakis’ plan on higher eduation

By Jill Stocker | October 12, 1988

Ohio Governor Richard Celeste will speak at NIU Friday on behalf of the Michael Dukakis/Lloyd Bentsen presidential ticket on the issue "Making Higher Education Affordable." "If Dukakis and Bentsen are elected, they will be putting an end to the Reagan/Bush...

Founders’ budget cut less severe

By Dina Paluzzi | October 12, 1988

Founders Memorial Library has received a $214,000 budget cut, which is about $26,000 less than the reduction originally expected for the fiscal year 1989 budget. Library Director Theodore Welch said the amount of the cut was reduced from $240,000 because...

Vagrants vex local police

By Sylvia Phillips | October 11, 1988

Complaints about people frightening business customers by drinking and loafing in front of downtown stores prompted the DeKalb City Council to ask for revision of the ordinance pertaining to vagrants. At its Oct. 10 meeting, the council asked DeKalb City...

Defaulters jeopardize program

October 11, 1988

Would you cosign a loan if you knew there was a good chance the person you were signing for would default on the loan, making you responsible for the debt? Of course not. But that is exactly what is happening to the federally backed guaranteed student...

NIU to propose renovations program

By Elizabeth M. Behland | October 11, 1988

Proposed renovations to restore and manage stormwater of the Watson Creek that links the East Lagoon with Eco-Park will be presented to the state legislature for approval of funding from the state budget. Eddie Williams, NIU vice president for finance...

MAPA organization celebrates 25 years

By Diane Buerger | October 11, 1988

The Master of Arts in Public Administration program, which is accredited with training over one-fourth of the city managers in Illinois is celebrating its 25th anniversary at NIU. The program was started in 1962 by Daniel Wit, dean of international and...

Charges brought against Tucker for fistfight

By Chris Sigley | October 11, 1988

NIU football player Brett Tucker is facing charges for an Oct. 1 fistfight at McCabe's bar. The plea hearing will be Oct. 21. Thomas Lee, Arizona, is pressing charges for "reimbursement of medical bills" resulting from the fight. Lee, who allegedly suffered...

Nations cooperate for education

By Michelle D. Isaacson | October 11, 1988

NIU and the University of Costa Rica are working together on strategic planning and cooperative interaction among nations in an effort to develop higher education. Edgar Smith, field coordinator for the Costa Rican study program, said an objective of...

Legendary athlete leaves memories

By Mike Morris | October 11, 1988

The man who is arguably the greatest athlete in the 89-year history of NIU athletics was laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery in DeKalb yesterday. Reino Nori, whose nickname was "The Flying Finn," died at the age of 75 Saturday at DeKalb's Kishwaukee Community...