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NIU alters appeals process

By Tom Omiatek | March 3, 1987

DeKalb News Service After months of deliberation, NIU's undergraduate students' process of grade appeal has undergone revision. Shortcomings of the appeals process were first brought to the attention of the University Council in September 1986, by Philip...

New #7 bus runs after break; route still is undecided

By Paul Wagner | March 3, 1987

The Student Association Mass Transit Board decided to begin publicizing an additional bus to run to businesses on Sycamore road, although the schedule for the second bus will not be determined until March 16. The bus is tentatively scheduled to begin...

NIU hosts residence hall conference

By Ginger Riehle | February 27, 1987

NIU residence hall residents can "shed the shadow of the past and be the outline of the future" by attending the 10th annual Illinois Residence Hall Association conference. The conference will start Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 1212 W. Lincoln...

City considers tax hike, no service cuts

By David Johnston | February 25, 1987

DeKalb city officials and members of the Finance Advisory Board considered the possibility of a tax increase during Monday night's budget workshop at city hall. The DeKalb City Council held a special joint meeting with the Finance Advisory Board, preceding...

Office helps students in job hunting

By Suzanne Tomse | February 25, 1987

Instead of putting on the usual sweats, t-shirts and jean jackets, many NIU students are donning suits, ties and dresses as this semester's job search gets underway. The job search process began in December when students researched companies and filled...

CAB fine arts seeks stable funds

By Tammy Sholer | February 25, 1987

The Campus Activities Board's Fine Arts Committee needs to stabilize its funding before it can hire big-name acts and construct a fine arts facility. "There is a need to improve cultural programming," said Stan Madeja, dean for Visual and Performing Arts....

Job hunt, interview tips given

By Suzanne Tomse | February 25, 1987

"The first impression is a lasting impression," said Vanessa Weathersby, staff assistant for campus recruitment at Sears. Weathersby and Gary Scott, NIU's Career Planning and Placement director, offered the following interviewing tips for students: Have...

City trashes garbage collection fee hike

By David Johnston | February 25, 1987

A proposed increase in DeKalb's garbage collection fee was rejected by the DeKalb City Council at their regular meeting Monday. The council voted 4-2 against accepting the city staff's recommendation to allow a $2.97 per unit per year increase in the...

Speaker discusses U.S., Nicaragua

By Mike Solley | February 25, 1987

U.S. relations with Nicaragua will be the focal point of a presentation tonight by Leonor Huper, Nicaragua's council general in Washington, D.C. Monique Lemaitre, associate professor of foreign languages and literatures, said Huper's lecture also will...

SAMS raises money for Multiple Sclerosis

By Christine Ader | February 25, 1987

Increasing the awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and raising money for research are the major goals of NIU's Students Against Multiple Sclerosis. SAMS is the college chapter of the national Multiple Sclerosis organization which has more than 200 campuses...

GTS turns into Las Vegas casino for night

By Lynn Kallal | February 25, 1987

NIU gamblers and dancers can participate in "Casino_Dance Night" Thursday at Grant Towers South. The Resident Hall Association and the hall councils for Grant Towers North and South are sponsoring this event, said Kevin McLean, a resident assistant for...

Strategy session tries balancing budget

By David Johnston | February 23, 1987

Alternatives to increasing DeKalb residents' taxes or cutting city services will be considered tonight in a special joint meeting of the DeKalb City Council and the Finance Advisory Board. City Manager Mark Stevens said the purpose of the meeting is to...