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Clinton pressing to pick up needed NAFTA votes

November 16, 1993

AP WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT TERENCE HUNT WASHINGTON (AP)—Struggling for votes with time running out, President Clinton leaned on Democrats opposing a trade agreement with Mexico Monday and tried to hold Republican supporters. The White House attempted...

Circle K strives to serve community

By Jennifer McCabe | November 16, 1993

Circle K, an NIU volunteer organization is doing what it can to enhance the lives of the less fortunate in DeKalb. Their main concern for the next two years is children, according to Aileen McGarahan, Lieutenant Governor for the NIU Circle K. "The children...

Removal to close Normal

By Dan Jacobson | November 16, 1993

The construction of the new parking garage will become a temporary inconvenience to Normal Road traffic. Normal Road will be closed to all traffic until 6 p.m. today from Route 38 to Locust Street in connection with the parking garage construction. The...

Hill’s spark to ignite Huskies

By Kris Felde | November 15, 1993

"E.C. (Hill) is a great ball handler and a super quick player," head coach Jane Albright-Dieterle commented. As an All-American candidate, Hill's main priority this year will be simple—bring home victory. Already named to the preseason First-Team All-America...

Job Fair to ease fear of graduation

By Maria Tortorello | November 15, 1993

Students can meet, set interviews with company representatives For most students, graduating is a frightening thought. The fear of not being able to find a job is what keeps many students in school longer than they have to be. However, Career Planning...

NAFTA win within reach

November 15, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON (AP)—Foes of the North American Free Trade Agreement seem a handful of votes shy of being able to kill the pact in Wednesday's House showdown, leaving President Clinton with an uphillbut achievable fight...

Reopening of Lucinda perks up mall business

By Chris Nelson | November 15, 1993

Things are changing on Lucinda Avenue. The often-used road has just recently been reopened to two-way traffic after months of reconstructive surgery. The result is a wider road, with several turn lanes and a landscaped median. The end of the construction...

Students receive cash from posters

By Karen Craven | November 15, 1993

Although the chances are as close to winning the Lotto, you could be the next to win a "fin." It pays to be aware. University Health Enhancement Services distributed informational posters about sex and alcohol to 7,200 students this semester. And, according...

House adopts Chicago schools plan

November 15, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER DENNIS CONRAD SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)—The Illinois House adopted a compromise plan Sunday night to keep the nation's third-largest public school system open, three months after Gov. Jim Edgar called a special session to help the...

SA Tenant Union meeting to address renters’ issues

By Matt Gilbert | November 15, 1993

Students will be given the opportunity to discuss "that grand finale of renting", off-campus housing at the second meeting of the Student Association's Tenant Union. The Tenant Union was one of several issues discussed by the SA at its meeting Sunday...

NIU just says ‘no’ to drug

By Maria Tortorello | November 15, 1993

What do Illinois State University and Southern Illinois University have that NIU doesn't? One answer is Depo-Provera, a new form of birth control which is being offered at other campuses nationwide. Depo-Provera is a hormone that when injected into women,...

Students issue complaint on theater seating policy

By Sandra Masibay | November 15, 1993

Two NIU students issued a complaint to the Egyptian Theater and University Programming and Activities about inconsistencies in the seating policy of the theater. Both students were late for the 8 p.m. Thursday showing of "Sunday in the Park with George."...