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Lack of funding blocks fixing of computer flaws

By Louise M. Koryta | April 21, 1987

NIU President John LaTourette yesterday said due to a lack of funds, the university cannot correct problems addressed by a report from the Illinois Auditor General concerning NIU's computer system. At Tuesday's press conference, LaTourette said the university...

Former student shows signs of recovery

By M. Michelle Byrne | April 21, 1987

A former NIU student is showing signs of recovery after being seriously injured last October in a fight on the corner of Russell Road and Lucinda Avenue. Jeffery Voo, 22, of Flossmoor, was seriously injured after a fight with his former roommate, NIU...

Greek speakers come to campus

By Kathy Sisler | April 21, 1987

For the first time in NIU's history, the university will welcome eight internationally-known speakers during a two-day interdisciplinary colloquium on "The Mind and Spirit of Ancient Greece." Dimitri Liakos, colloquium project director, said the students...

Greek Row Buses

By Paul Wagner | April 20, 1987

City officials are considering the creation of a special tax district in Greek Row to pay for streets which, if not repaired, might result in the banning of buses north of Hillcrest Drive. DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said he will meet with both property...

Drs. find man OK for court

April 20, 1987

Two psychiatrists' reports have indicated a 19-year-old DeKalb man charged with murder and three counts of sexual assault is mentally competent to stand trial. At a competency hearing for Matthew Reimann Monday in DeKalb County Court, the state and the...

NIU misspent $100,000

By Louise M. Koryta and Mike Solley | April 20, 1987

Lack of fiscal review by the NIU Physical Plant led to cost overruns during the remodeling of former NIU president Clyde Wingfield's house, according to a report by the Illinois Auditor General. The report, released Wednesday, indicated NIU misspent thousands...

Univ. Honors Day awards achievers

By Suzanne Tomse | April 20, 1987

The outstanding academic achievements of students and faculty will be recognized on NIU's first University Honors Day April 26. The event, originated by the senior honor society Mortar Board, will include initiations and recognitions by university honor...

Laundry restriction creates coalition

By Lynn Kallal | April 20, 1987

In response to recent restrictions on residence hall laundry room hours and to increase student involvement on campus issues, the NIU's Students' Relation Coalition has established itself as a communication link between students and administrators. The...

Spring cleaning set for Kishwaukee R., NIU’s East Lagoon

By Tammy Sholer | April 20, 1987

Because of the unsightly debris in the Kishwaukee River and in NIU's East Lagoon, the Recycling Station is initiating a clean-up project April 26. The starting point will be the restaurant It's Greek to Me, 223 W. Lincoln Hwy., and will travel to First...

Judicial Board suggests sanctions

By Suzanne Tomse | April 19, 1987

NIU's Judicial Board has recommended a combination of deferred suspensions, dormitory transfers, fines or work assignments for 11 students charged in two racial incidents on campus. Although eight of the students have accepted sanctions against them,...

Pres. picks review committee

By Jim Wozniak | April 19, 1987

NIU President John LaTourette Friday named four administrators from universities participating in Division I athletics to complete the external review of NIU's athletic department. University of Kansas Chancellor Gene Budig will serve as chairman of the...

Accident kills student, DeKalb resident

By Debra Fleischman | April 19, 1987

An NIU sophomore and a DeKalb resident were killed in a car accident Saturday morning in a southwest Chicago suburb after the car struck a guardrail and spun several times in the air. Douglas Peterson, 20, 846 Stevenson Towers South, and Paul Oosterbaan,...