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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

Tisch supported for pro-choice platform

By Rebecca Bahr | October 18, 1990

State Representative Democratic candidate Robert Tisch has roped in the support of at least one statewide pro-choice group. Personal PAC last week gave its enthusiastic support to Tisch's campaign because of his firm stance on reproductive rights. "I...

Queensryche cites respect for ‘Empire’

By Sean Leary | October 18, 1990

After producing one of the best albums of the 1980s, "Operation Mindcrime," Queensryche was faced with the difficult task of following with an LP just as artistically solid. "Mindcrime" was universally praised by critics and musicians alike, but failed...

SA to sponsor logo contest

By Lisa Ferro | October 18, 1990

The Student Association is sponsoring a contest to replace its old logo with a new "fresh look." "The logo we have now for the SA is very outdated and unattractive and does not describe what the SA stands for today," said Public Relations Adviser Lara...

Local motels booked for Parents’ Weekend

By Heidi Diaz | October 17, 1990

If parents driving into DeKalb expect to spend the night and don't have lodging reservations, they'll be driving a long way. All DeKalb motels are booked for the weekend and there is even a waiting list for rooms in the Holmes Student Center hotel. Desk...

Beasely uses phone system to reach out

By Jami Peterson | October 17, 1990

Nancy Beasely responded to the commercial and decided to "phone first" when it came to campaigning against her opponent, said representatives for Patrick Welch, D-Peru at a Tuesday press conference. Representatives for Beasely claimed Welch is not sticking...

Greek cleaning scheduled for Parents’ Day

By Amy Julian | October 17, 1990

No matter what they look like the rest of the year, fraternity houses will be clean this weekend. That is because it is Parents' Day weekend and fraternity members' parents will be on their way to NIU. "The houses will be spotless," said Jeff Goldberg,...

Food worker shortage resolved

By Sean Thomas | October 17, 1990

The recurring shortages of available food service workers that plagued NIU's food service network last year apparently has been resolved. Food Service Director Robert Fredrickson said a special wage increase that boosted the starting food service rate...

Council undecided on election

By Amy Julian | October 17, 1990

The governing board of NIU's sororities still cannot decide whether to elect its executives on a rotational system. A possible amendment to the Panhellenic Council constitution would elect executive members according to the order their houses were established...

Hundreds register to vote

By Rebecca Bahr | October 17, 1990

The DeKalb County clerk's office is speculating over whether the large number of students registered to vote in DeKalb will translate into more voters at the polls in November. Close to 1,000 students registered to vote before the Oct. 9 deadline this...

Nearby parents visit students

By Vickie Snow | October 17, 1990

It's easier for some parents to attend the weekend's festivities because they're just a hop, skip and a jump away. For some NIU students, their parents are already on campus. Employed by NIU, these parents live in DeKalb and nearby towns, and they don't...

Eateries look for increase

By Heidi Diaz | October 17, 1990

DeKalb restaurants are expecting a big turnout Saturday when the onslaught of parents hits NIU. Mike Muzzarelli, owner of the Crystal Pistol Beach Club, 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., said the restaurant already is booked from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Parents' Weekend...

NIU tradition runs in Delaporte family

By Audra Kadiera | October 17, 1990

Dolan Delaporte and NIU have a lot in common. The Rockford resident is the head of a family that includes nine NIU alumni and his son, Robert, a current student. This weekend, the Delaporte family will be honored for their long ties to NIU. Jennifer Spaulding,...

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