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Senate Republicans show movement on school demands

By CHRISTOPHER WILLS | October 25, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER TERRY MUTCHLER SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)—As lawmakers prepare to resume their fall veto session, some Senate Republicans appear to be softening their demands for ending the weeks-long stalemate over funding Chicago's public school...

Ukraine leaders avoid setting disarmament timetable

October 25, 1993

AP DIPLOMATIC WRITER BARRY SCHWEID KIEV, Ukraine (AP)—Ukraine's President Leonid Kravchuk and leaders of parliament avoided setting a timetable for nuclear disarmament Monday despite urgent appeals from Secretary of State Warren Christopher for prompt...

SA forum analyzes prejudices

By Matt Gilbert | October 25, 1993

A small group of students discussed the causes and possible cures for prejudice Monday night as part of the Student Association's Campus Crime Prevention Week. Nearly 20 students gathered at a forum called "Confronting Our Prejudices" in the Heritage...

Fraternity enjoys aiding community

By Grant Miller | October 24, 1993

The Delta Upsilon fraternity had a very busy weekend. Along with their Tootsie Roll drive on Friday, the fraternity also helped a DeKalb resident move out of her apartment. Members of the fraternity helped a disabled DeKalb resident move out of her high-rise...

Politicians debate merit of term limits

By Dan Jacobson | October 24, 1993

Two state politicians are spearheading a campaign for a constitutional amendment that would place term limits on Illinois state legislators. But a DeKalb representative has doubts about the need for term limits. Illinois Treasurer Patrick Quinn and DuPage...

Lawmakers downplay use of Guard in District

October 24, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SCOTT LINDLAW WASHINGTON (AP)—Attorney General Janet Reno suggested Sunday the Clinton administration is cool to the idea of deploying National Guard troops in the nation's capital. Reno said federal officials were reviewing...

PRSSA to honor women at anniversary reception

By JIM HARRIS | October 24, 1993

An NIU organization will be using its anniversary to honor outstanding women in the public relations field. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will celebrate its 25th anniversary from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 4 with a reception at the...

Some seek revenge after IRA bomb explosion

October 24, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SHAWN POGATCHNIK BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP)—Some faces were hardened with hate, others streaked with tears as they looked Sunday at the spot where an IRA bomb exploded without warning, killing 10 people and wounding 58. The...

UN welcomes last-minute proposal, plans sanctions

October 24, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER DAVID BEARD PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP)—U.N. officials welcomed a peace proposal by opponents of Haiti's exiled president, but said Sunday the army and lawmakers must move faster to restore democracy or face a broadened commercial...

Economist to visit NIU, analyze NAFTA effects

By Jim Harris | October 24, 1993

Bill Clinton has a tough job. Between running the country, dealing with several important issues, jogging daily and dealing with a great deal of criticism, the President's days are full. One important issue Clinton has been pushing recently is the North...

Nudist told to move elsewhere

By Jami Peterson | October 24, 1993

The Neptune Hall nudist must move elsewhere and can no longer enter his residence hall as a result of a Judicial Office verdict Friday. NIU student Tom Ryan said the Judicial Office found him guilty of both harassment of a university official and failure...

Mogadishu gunfight breaks out on eve protest

October 24, 1993

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER MICHELLE FAUL MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP)—Submachine gunfire crackled across central Mogadishu on Sunday on the eve of a protest that threatens to explode into clan violence. Somalis said two people were killed and three wounded...