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Investigation convinces SA to not suspend club

By Christine Boike | February 10, 1988

The NIU Bowling Club policies underwent investigation Tuesday by the Office of Campus Recreation and the club will not be suspended. The Student Association Finance Committee tabled the club's budget request Saturday after they suspected the club of violating...

Council set to examine bookstore

By Joelle McGinnis | February 10, 1988

An ad-hoc committee was formed Feb. 5 to conduct an investigation into the Holmes Student Center Bookstore security policies and procedures. The committee was formed in response to a Jan. 21 incident in which four black NIU students were accused of shoplifting....

Univs. meet to protest

By Bitrus Gwamna | February 10, 1988

Faculty, staff and students from universities statewide will hold a press conference today at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield to protest the effects of budget cuts to higher education. The news conference, a "State of the State Address," is sponsored...

Survey to determine Huskie Bus Line use

By Dina Paluzzi | February 10, 1988

Students will be surveyed by the Student Association Mass Transit Board in mid-February to determine their use of the Huskie Bus Line. The board will survey 1,000 students, 500 off-campus and 500 on-campus. The survey will be conducted through the mail...

Surrogate motherhood: road to exploiting poor

February 10, 1988

Last Thursday the New Jersey Supreme Court expanded on a previous case in a decision I hope will set precedent for other states and, hopefully, the nation as a whole. I am talking of the "Baby M" case which dealt with surrogacy. If you've been living...

Evangelist doesn’t belong in ‘88 race

February 10, 1988

It's been said many times—religion and politics don't mix. The results of Monday's Iowa caucus indicate many Iowans have never heard that saying. At least those who voted on the Republican ticket. TV preacher Pat Robertson garnered 24 percent of the...

Madonia sets sights high

By Paul Keller | February 10, 1988

NIU sophomore Joe Madonia is getting his share of the spotlight this season with a national ranking and his eyes set on a shot at the national championship crown at 167 pounds. After watching him brutalize his Northwestern opponent, Matt Case, on Sunday...

Rosborough’s future depends on youth

By Tom Clegg and Jeff Kirik | February 9, 1988

Is Jim Rosborough's job in jeopardy? He has led his NIU men's basketball team to a 4-16 record thusfar against a not-so-difficult schedule. They've won only 13 games in the last two seasons. They've lost 10 games in a row. It has been over a month since...

LaTourette to consider lot changes

By Greg Rivara | February 9, 1988

The Administrative Ad Hoc Parking Committee will recommend several parking lot changes to NIU President John LaTourette. The committee met Monday and their recommendations will be given to LaTourette as soon as possible, committee chairman William Parker...

Career night informs undecided of majors

By Christine Boike | February 9, 1988

Freshmen and sophomores who have not yet decided on a major can attend Freshman-Sophomore Career Night for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium at 7 p.m. tonight. Assistant Academic Affairs Adviser JoEllen Simpson said...

NIU facing road repair problems

By Greg Rivara | February 9, 1988

NIU is facing a street repair problem, and finding a solution might be difficult. NIU-owned roads near the west residence halls were constructed about 20 years ago, when there was not a bus service of any kind, said Conrad Miller, physical plant project...

DeKalb resident chosen as outstanding American

By Greg Rivara | February 9, 1988

A DeKalb resident was chosen by the United States Jaycees as one of their Ten Outstanding Young Americans for 1988. Gerald Kilian, 35, was nominated after being selected for a similiar award on the state level in 1987. Kilian moved to the DeKalb area...