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Campus day care center hosts children’s book fair

By Michael McVey | October 24, 1993

Just when you're sick and tired of reading textbooks, along comes the chance to buy even more books. These books, however, are much more fun and simple to read than Campbell's ‘An Introduction to Differential Equations and their Applications.' In fact,...

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...

Eatery to sport ‘Huskie Corner’

By Rob Heselbarth | October 21, 1993

Members of the NIU community searching for a new place to eat, drink and reminisce about sports can stop looking. Buffalo Wings and Rings, 232 W. Lincoln Hwy., has teamed up with the NIU athletic department to provide an atmosphere where a person can...

IBHE may ban new requests

By Peter Schuh | October 21, 1993

The Illinois Board of Higher Education is gearing up to play hardball with the state's public universities. The IBHE could take budgeary action and impose a moratorium on new program requests in response to decisions by the universities to continue some...

A self-inflicted torture of futility

October 21, 1993

Washington—In the last year of the last Democratic presidency before the current one, the United States invaded a country three times the size of France, using a force of eight helicopters. Americans' fury about the debacle at Desert One intensified...

Teleconference centers on First Amendment

By Dan Jacobson | October 21, 1993

A nationwide teleconference and discussion at NIU Thursday centered on the First Amendment and how it affects academic freedom and freedom of speech on college campuses. The conference consisted of a live broadcast including a panel of speakers with questions...

Students to take active part in Crime Prevention Week

By Matt Gilbert | October 21, 1993

A wreath will hang in the King Memorial Commons next week to protest prejudice and crimes of sexual assault. Students will be able to take an active part in the protest by tying a color-coded ribbon to the wreath. The wreath is just one part of the Student...

NIU plays role in church history

By Kevin Lyons | October 21, 1993

Editor's note: This is a second in a two-part series on a church in DeKalb accused of cult-like tactics. A follow-up on Monday will include conversations with Mike Kwasniewski, church leader, and several members. "Some college administrators have become...

Campus unites against PQP

By Lesley Rogers | October 21, 1993

NIU faculty and students united against the Illinois Board of Higher Education's Priorities, Quality and Productivity initiative during a public hearing with several state legislators on Thursday. The hearing, held at the Illinois Room of the Holmes Student...