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SAMTB revising busline ID policy

By Dina Paluzzi | February 23, 1988

Revisions for a proposed busing identification and pass policy were made by the Student Association Mass Transit Board Monday, and the policy will be voted on at the Feb. 29 board meeting. It is stated in the proposed policy all passengers on Huskie Buses...

Facility helps adult returning students

By Sylvia Phillips | February 23, 1988

"Nontraditional students" returning to college after participating in the work force or raising children might experience "culture shock," financial problems and fear of failing. Sharon Howard, University Resources for Women director, said services such...

Bookstore ‘hires’ class for evaluation

By Elizabeth M. Behland | February 22, 1988

A graduate marketing research class will evaluate the Holmes Student Center Bookstore in an attempt to increase sales. Gary Clark, marketing assistant professor, said the bookstore "hired" his marketing research class and provided them with a budget for...

Materials’ mutilation, theft threaten university libraries

By Katrina Kelly | February 22, 1988

Theft and mutilation of library materials are "the two big enemies" faced by the University Libraries, Library Director Ted Welch said. In 1987, mutilation of library journals resulted in the replacement of 10,000 pages. Welch estimated three to four...

Iranian-backed radicals clash with Shiite militia

February 22, 1988

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP)—Iranian-backed Hezbollah extremists clashed Sunday with Shiite militiamen searching for a kidnapped U.S. Marine and declared support for his abductors. A Hezbollah leader said he believed Lt. Col. William R. Higgins had been smuggled...

Mother of twins delivers quadruplets on Saturday

February 22, 1988

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP)—Judy and John Simmons will soon need some babysitters at their home in Creal Springs in southern Illinois. With 4-year-old twins still in their cribs, Mrs. Simmons has given birth to quadruplets: Joshua, Jennifer, Jenny and...

Scandinavians participate in workshop

By Lynn Hammarstrom | February 22, 1988

A group of 33 Scandinavian educators are participating this week in a 12-day workshop for outdoor education at NIU's Loredo Taft Field Campus, located in Oregon, Illinois. The group includes college professors from Sweden's Umea University, the Swedish...

Students to earn credit for trips to Europe, Asia

By Stephanie Bradley | February 22, 1988

The School of Art and the Center for International and Special Programs are sponsoring a summer program to Europe and Asia for graduate and undergraduate credit. Dimitri Liakos, professor and chairman of Art History, is directing the program, which gives...

Davis confronts flier controversy

By Sandi Patyk | February 22, 1988

At Sunday's Student Association Senate meeting SA Vice President Cam Davis opened the floor for discussion of his involvement with the Phi Beta Sigma flier incident. "I know a lot of you (senators) have been talking behind my back about what I did or...

Coed gym weekend: women set records

By Kari Brackett | February 22, 1988

While there was plenty of coed gymnastics action to watch at Chick Evans Field House Friday and Sunday, many eyes were on the NIU women tumblers. Both the NIU men's and women's squads were hosts Friday night, but the women stole the show. The women Huskies...

Cancelling classes will show solidarity

February 22, 1988

The Student Committee on Political Action decided Thursday to ask the NIU administration to cancel classes for the Day of Action II April 13. This would enable all students who wish to participate in the day's activities to do so without skipping classes....

Board of Regents to review draft of NIU academic plan

By Sean Noble | February 22, 1988

The provost's office this week will send a final draft of NIU's annual academic plan, including research from the past year and goals for the future, to the Board of Regents in anticipation of the March board meeting. NIU Provost Kendall Baker said, "The...