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Prof. pens book on occult

By Sheri Frey | October 5, 1987

Cosette Kies, chairwoman of library and information studies at NIU, recently published "Supernatural Fiction for Teens, 500 Good Paperbacks to Read for Wonderment, Fear and Fun". The book, published by Libraries Unlimited, is a bibliography of fiction...

The development of NIU: From teachers college to second largest univ. in Ill.

By Susie Snyder | October 5, 1987

NIU and its traditions have come a long way since its very beginnings in the late 1800s. At its unofficial birth in 1903, Homecoming consisted of nothing more than an alumni meeting, banquet and varsity football game between the varsity football team...

SA to enter Huskie Bus in parade

By Nancy Broten | October 5, 1987

The Student Association senate Sunday discussed the possibility of entering a Huskie Bus in the NIU Homecoming Parade and continued with "beginning of the year" committee nominations and approvals. SA senators and staff are making plans to decorate and...

Lack of floats in parade generates controversy

By Peggy Keslin | October 5, 1987

The lack of floats entered in NIU's 80th Homecoming Parade has caused a great deal of controversy. ob Arrington, vice president of programming for RHA, said, "The Residence Hall Association (RHA) has been the only entrant thus far, and it is doubtful...

Lot’s funding discussed

By Jim Wozniak | October 5, 1987

NIU will have to pay back 10 percent annually of the revenue bonds the university is using to pay for construction of a parking lot south of Founders Memorial Library, said Jim Harder, vice president for business and operations. The 10 percent will have...

Wed. noon concert features ‘rockapella’ style

By Lynn Hammarstrom | October 5, 1987

An a cappella song about bulimia is just one of the selections in the repertoire of the three woman band "Betty," which will be performing a noon concert this Homecoming Week in the King Memorial Commons. "Betty," a Washington D.C. band, who has dubbed...

HSC study shows ‘hidden’ damage

By Pam Schmidt | October 5, 1987

Preliminary studies of the damage on the top of the Holmes Student Center have revealed the possibility that the entire building might have to be resurfaced, NIU Physical Plant Director John Harrod said. Although NIU engineers originally planned to complete...

Car crash claims life of student

By Daron Walker | October 5, 1987

A fatal accident Sunday morning at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road injured three NIU students, one of whom later died at St. Anthonys Hospital in Rockford. Ann Smith, driver of one of the cars, and Eric Johnson, a passenger,...

Officials examine new NIU constitution draft

By Suzanne Tomse | October 5, 1987

Copies of a draft of NIU's new constitution and bylaws will be sent to various university constituents this week. The move will draw the university one step closer to adopting the new document. The drafts, with the proposed changes, will be sent to such...

Greeks grant awards

By Christine Boike | October 5, 1987

The Black Greek Council participated in the Greek Scholarship Awards Presentation Thursday for the first time as NIU fraternities and sororities were recognized for outstanding achievements. BGC adviser Martha Palmer said the BGC does "want to cooperate...

Bacteria found in water samples

October 5, 1987

Bacteria which water department officials say is not harmful has been found in samples of water taken from two DeKalb homes this summer. Water Superintendent Gerry Bever said the bacteria found is not harmful and is "not unusual for water supplies." He...

Contest unifies halls in decorating theme

By Peggy Keslin and Suzanne Tomse | October 5, 1987

NIU's on-campus residents competed in a variety of activities for Unity Through Diversity Week including a hall decorating contest and sporting events. Lincoln Hall received the most points throughout the week and was the overall winner in the Residence...