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Voters still have alternatives

September 20, 1988

Even though this semester's senators, for the most part, have already been chosen, there are still some alternatives left for students who still choose to exercise their right to vote in the SA Senate elections. One choice still remaining for students...

Economic work of Dukakis focal point of lecture

By Tammy Sholer | September 20, 1988

Questions concerning whether Democratic Presidential nominee Michael Dukakis' Massachusetts economy is strong enough for the United States could be answered at a lecture today. Roger Schmenner, associate professor at the Indiana University School of Business,...

Chorus adds new members

September 20, 1988

The DeKalb Festival Chorus has added between five and 10 new members for the fall semester. Auditions were held Saturday in room 134 of the Music Building. However, those who are interested still can join. Elwood Smith, an NIU music faculty member and...

SCOPA, JLS ask blacks for direct fight Palmer

By Susie Snyder | September 20, 1988

Tom Rainey, member of the Student Committee on Political Action, said Tuesday at a Black Student Union mass meeting that SCOPA and the John Lennon Society will stop leading the fight to regain fired CHANCE counselor Martha Palmer's position and will wait...

Bureau workers gather information for census

By Amanda Martin | September 20, 1988

U.S. Census Bureau workers are currently making their way through the streets of DeKalb County to compile information for the 1990 census. Marvin Toenjes, bureau field manager for the Northern Illinois area, said workers are collecting current mailing...

Texas governor’s claim on colliders site unfounded

By Elizabeth M. Behland | September 20, 1988

Recent claims by the governor of Texas that the $4.4 billion Super Conducting Supercollider will be constructed in his state if Vice President George Bush is elected to the presidency was said by Illinois officials to be "an attempt to put George Bush...

Panel to talk of race relations on campus

By Diane Buerger | September 20, 1988

A diverse panel will discuss "Campus Race Relations" as part of the Unity in Diversity Week, which runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. The Rev. Eric Dale, from United Campus Ministries, and the Rev. Brenda Eatman, from the United Church of Christ in Chicago,...

SCOPA receives new co-chairman

September 20, 1988

The Student Committee on Political Action has a new co-chairman after Fritz Feibig resigned because his views differed with other committee members. Student Association President Paula Radtke appointed Mike Goldstein to replace Feibig. Tuesday's SCOPA...

Man arrested after reporting burglary

By Holly Schubert | September 20, 1988

A Pizza World deliveryman was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon after he chased a man who had stolen four pizzas from him early Tuesday morning, DeKalb Police records stated. DeKalb police arrested Troy Hetz, 20, 904 Suburban Estates, several hours...

State law to immobilize drunk drivers

By Joel Guggenheim | September 19, 1988

Motorists arrested for driving drunk might find themselves not only penalized with possible imprisonment and a stiff fine, but also in need of a ride home. A new state law, signed by Gov. James Thompson, which passed through the Illinois House of Representatives...

Disabled face lack of service

By Matt James | September 19, 1988

The way things look now, Sue Haas will have a lot of trouble getting to her classes this winter. Haas is one of about 16 handicapped NIU students who use the Student Association Mass Transit Board's handicapped transportation service. But the transit...

Group supports non-traditional students

By Jeneva Garrett | September 19, 1988

More and more women age 30 and older are attending NIU, yet many feel alone on campus. The Office of University Resources for Women, located in the Wirtz House, opposite the Holmes Student Center, is just one NIU program to help these women cope. One...