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NIU professor fulfills his aspirations of over 25 years

By Edgar Martin Jr. | July 26, 1988

An NIU professor of Educational Psychology and Special Education recently realized a 25-year-old goal in assuming office as president of a nationwide professional organization. As president of the American Association for Counseling and Development, Robert...

Bank should not move parking lot to Hollister

July 26, 1988

There is something to say about a neighborhood where people still have block parties and garage sales. Backyards are filled with pine trees, weeping willows, flower gardens and pet rabbits. Residents barbecue outside and visit on their patios. Most of...

21 STARs chosen to represent NIU

By Stephanie Bradley | July 26, 1988

NIU has chosen 21 of its "STARs" to represent the university at high school and community colleges across Illinois. Daniel Oborn, director of NIU's Office of Admissions, said his office selected "successful students who enjoy school and want to seek an...

DeKalb City Council votes against motion

July 26, 1988

The DeKalb City Council voted at its July 25 meeting against a motion by 7th Ward Alderman Mark J. Powell to initiate an annual Robert F. Kennedy birthday celebration.

Powell said he asked Christopher Kennedy, son of the late U.S. senator, whether he would be interested in presenting "the first RFK award on behalf of his slain father."

Kennedy indicated he has not made any commitments at this time, and told the The Northern Star Tuesday, "We have talked (on the telephone) and things sound terrific, but there's a lot to work out."

DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said, "(Voting down the motion was) not a vote against Robert Kennedy. He (Powell) is trying to make it into a political football."

"We've got an award in place," Sparrow said. "As usual, Powell is a day late and a dollar short."

Powell said he contacted NIU President John LaTourette about the idea.

Board of Regents to study alternatives to HSC plan

By Holly Schubert | July 26, 1988

The underestimation of bids for Holmes Student Center tower renovations has led Board of Regents Chairman Carol Burns to suggest looking into other alternatives for the project. The Regents had approved $1,955,000 for the rehabilitation of the tower's...

SPK

By Neil Jendon | July 26, 1988

SPK is an exceptional band. They have been producing music with intelligence and emotion for ten years. Their music also happens to be very danceable. This trio from Belgium pioneered the use of cling-klang-boom industrial sounds now commonplace in pop...

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...