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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

SA delays nomination of justices

By Lisa Ferro | October 22, 1990

Student Association President Robert McCormack on Sunday delayed nominating two SA Supreme Court justices until next week. Currently, the SA Supreme Court has three out of five justices, including Chief Justice Thomas Gary. "We're not punching a time...

Touring comic sets laugh-a-minute pace

By Sean Leary | October 22, 1990

It was a sold-out crowd that greeted comedienne Elayne Boosler Friday night in the Holmes Student Center's Carl Sandburg Auditorium. And Boosler, whose credits include five cable TV specials and countless guest appearances on TV series and specials, certainly...

Study shows ways instructors spend time

By Amy Julian | October 22, 1990

Editor's Note: This is the first of a three-part series examining the way university faculty view their jobs. Today's story examines the ways instructors spend their time. NIU faculty spend almost as much time researching as they do preparing to teach....

Tisch to breakfast with local voters

By Rebecca Bahr | October 22, 1990

Robert Tisch, Democratic candidate for state representative, will be touring DeKalb county for breakfast stops in the weeks leading up to Election Day. "We're doing this in order to meet some more voters and talk a little about some of the issues they...

Greeks interested in environment,try recycling program

By Darrell Hassler | October 22, 1990

Recycling fever is here and Greek Row is catching it. Sororities and fraternities are showing an interest in donating their garbage for the environment after past "indifference" toward recycling, said Dave Broustis, Student Association recycling adviser....

NIU professor kept busy with positions

By Michael McCulloh | October 22, 1990

James Lankford leads a busy life. In addition to his position as a professor of communicative disorders, Lankford has been named to a one-year term as acting dean of NIU's College of Professional Studies. Peggy Sullivan, Lankford's predecessor, was recently...

NIU seniors finish with winning performances

By Steve Dennis | October 22, 1990

It seems only fitting that the veteran Huskies ignited the "Doghouse" Saturday in their final home appearance. From Mike Strasser's opening touchdown to John Ivanic's last extra-point at Huskie Stadium, the NIU seniors paved the 49-7 ‘rout' for a fond...

Committee holds final forum

By Sabryna Cornish and Vickie Snow | October 19, 1990

This is it. Illinois students have one last chance to speak out about the rising cost of higher education. Students, university officials and others can voice their concerns to the Joint Committee on College Tuition on Nov. 13 at the Southern Illinois...

Move over Ozzy, – NIU hosts Christian rock

By Mark Gates | October 19, 1990

It promises to be a rock concert like any other, complete with throbbing music, a light show, smoke and strobe lights. But this one will have a difference. Damascus, a Christian rock band, will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student Center's Duke...

BOR backs NIU suburban initiative

By Mark McGowan | October 19, 1990

SPRINGFIELD _The Board of Regents Thursday applauded NIU's move into Hoffman Estates when they gave the proposal overwhelming support. But Chancellor Roderick Groves, who requested the approval, said there is a need to clear the air on the planned NIU...

PADS shelters local homeless

By Brian Slupski | October 19, 1990

The homeless problem has reached epidemic proportions. Its effects are felt right here in DeKalb. Last year an estimated 160 people stayed at DeKalb's homeless shelter, Public Action to Deliver Shelter, or PADS. The shelter, which reopens next week, had...

NIU’s fleet set for snow

By Sean Thomas | October 19, 1990

Inclement weather on the horizon creates routine, but vital winterization measures for Huskie buses and NIU's tranportation fleet. Organizations or individuals wishing to use motor pool vehicles must be cautioned about road conditions at their intended...

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