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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Law students criticized for professional decisions

By Jim Tubridy | August 1, 1990

"Law schools are failing to teach students to do good" is the title of a recent article written by Henry Rose of the Loyola School of Law. Rose claims, "American law schools are losing their souls. Entering the 1990s, the primary function of legal education...

Health care spreads across campus

By Bill Schwingel | August 1, 1990

Asbestos removal at the University Health Services has spread health care around campus and possibly into the city, but the DeKalb Clinic might be the best place available for gynecology. "There's not anything we can do about it," said Health Services...

Businesses ‘grin and bear’ road repairs

By Jim Tubridy | August 1, 1990

Repairs to Lincoln Highway west of Annie Glidden Road are causing headaches for area businesses. Although the work is going to help improve business in the long run, right now the complaints are numerous. Hardest hit so far are Hardees on the corner of...

BOR recommends freeze

By Claudia Curry and Bill Schwingel | August 1, 1990

Due to a senate resolution, the Board of Regents voted Thursday to maintain tuition rates at regency universities until Jan 1991. The Regents recommended the tuition freeze for NIU, Illinois State University, Normal, and Sangamon State University, Springfield,...

Minority applications increased in ‘90

By Karri E. Christiansen | August 1, 1990

Although the Illinois Board of Higher Education reports minority enrollment at Illinois colleges and universities decreased over the past decade, a report in the July 30 issue of Northern Today states minority applications are up at NIU. The IBHE study...

Health services seeks space

By Stewart Warren | August 1, 1990

The University Health Services' new home is long on hallways, bathrooms and televisions, but short on usable space. Most medical services moved to the Holmes Student Center's second floor hotel rooms at the end of the spring semester so asbestos removal...

Promotional video shows all sides of DeKalb to prospective residents

By Amy Julian | August 1, 1990

People trying to decide about moving to the DeKalb area can soon find out about its quality of life by watching a video. The video titled "DeKalb...A Wonderful Place to Grow" will be available for purchase by area businesses to show to their prospective...

Retirement plan continues while Contel, GTE merger decision delays directives

By Stephan L. Lopes | July 25, 1990

Contel's proposed merger with GTE Corp. could spell trouble for the restructuring plans which were to make DeKalb the headquarters for a six-state region. Contel planned to renovate the former Wurlitzer Company headquarters at 403 Gurler Road with plans...

Referendum held to determine busing need

By Jim Tubridy | July 25, 1990

Students attending classes in the summer of 1991 might have their transportation worries relieved thanks to an upcoming student referendum. The referendum, scheduled for Aug. 1, will determine whether or not students are interested in a $0.45/credit hour...

New York applicant connects

By Marc Alberts | July 25, 1990

The Ithaca College Campus Activities Director stressed her ability to connect with students when interviewing for the office of NIU Student Affairs associate vice president Tuesday. Sharon Policello, the director of campus activities and orientation in...

Federal financial aid possibly reduced

By Dan O’Shea | July 25, 1990

As Congress decides where next year's budget cuts will hit hardest, college students on federal financial aid might want to ponder a new way to pay for their schooling. The Bush administration has predicted historic cuts in governmental services unless...

Road widens to five

By Jim Tubridy | July 25, 1990

A $3.2 million construction project along Lincoln Highway, or Rt. 38, will make it easier for students coming back to NIU in January. Work began in April on Rt. 38 west from Annie Glidden Road to just beyond the DeKalb city limits. The project includes...

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