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HSC project plan could lower costs

By Holly Schubert | August 2, 1988

Architects for the Holmes Student Center tower renovations are trying to reduce project costs by exploring alternatives for securing stone to the tower's exterior wall. Gerry Orr, an architect for Ware and Associates, the firm which originally designed...

Carlucci inspects lates Soviet Blackjack bomber

August 2, 1988

Kubinka Air Force Base, U.S.S.R. (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci boarded the Kremlin's new secret bomber and watched war games on tours Tuesday of two bases that had been off-limits to Westerners. The visits to Kubinka including the bomber...

SA’s new computer could wait

August 2, 1988

The purchase of a new computer system for the Student Association approved by the summer finance committee was suggested "to avoid embarassing situations" like those which have occurred in the past, but before this situation is over the SA may find itself...

Regency employees to get salary hike

By Mike Solley | July 26, 1988

For the first time in two years, NIU faculty members can expect a salary increase because of a two-step program adopted last week by the Board of Regents which will utilize additional funding from the Illinois legislature. John Pembroke, Regents vice-chancellor,...

Police look for suspect in sex assault incident

July 26, 1988

Police are seeking a white male suspect on the charge of aggravated criminal sexual assault of an NIU student, said Police Detective Sgt. Charles Kross at a press conference July 22. The rape occurred on July 20 at 6:15 a.m. in the victim's apartment,...

Iran to negotiate with U.S.

July 26, 1988

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Iran will use its influence to try to free American hostages held in Lebanon if Washington releases Iranian assets frozen in the United States, the speaker of Iran's parliament said Tuesday. Hashemi Rafsanjani, who is also commander...

Changing the meaning of dance theater

By Nancy Broten and Gretchen King | July 26, 1988

To rise, come forth or come out into view—a definition for emerging that appropriately titles a local group of artists who are finding the rest of their title—dance theater—a little too limiting. The artists are involved in Emergence Dance Theater,...

Discrimination complaints directed at program

By Bitrus Gwamna | July 26, 1988

NIU's Affirmative Action Program received 30 discrimination complaints as of June this year. Affirmative Action Director Marilyn Monteiro said 17 of the complaints were received between August 1987 and January 1988, while 13 were recorded by her office...

Dry conditions harbor dangerous potential

By Sean Noble | July 26, 1988

The summer's dry drought conditions are potentially dangerous for more than corn crops and food prices. John Harrod, NIU Physical Plant director, said the dry conditions have created another potential outdoor problem: grassfires. A discarded cigarette...

Tuition hike will create financial stress

By Stephanie Bradley | July 26, 1988

The predicted rise in NIU's tuition will cause problems for students who need financial aid to fund their college careers, Financial Aid Director Jerry Augsburger said. In the wake of the death of the proposed income tax increase for the fiscal year 1989...

The alderman who cried wolf

July 26, 1988

At one time or another, many adults are reminded of the children's story about the boy who cried wolf. It seems one member of the DeKalb City Council should learn that lesson. Seventh Ward Alderman Mark Powell first cried conflict of interest when he...

“Coming To America”

By Lynn Hammarstrom | July 26, 1988

No, it's not too novel a concept. "Rich boy poses as poor boy to win real affection of girl" may not strike you as the hottest new premise for a film. But that may be because you haven't seen it done by Eddie Murphy. Well, there isn't much need to explain...