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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

Proposal made for student police patrol

By Mark Gates | April 27, 1990

Student police patrols might be roaming campus next semester if the proposal gets needed approval. Morenike Cheatom, Student Association Campus Security Advisory Board adviser, said the board will decide whether to recommend the idea at its next meeting....

Did you know that…

By Stephanie Crombie | April 27, 1990

The drinking age in England is 18, but you can only drink until 11 p.m. Most pubs have last call between 10:50 and 11 p.m. Some dance clubs are licsenced to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. but you have to pay and arm and a leg to get in and then another arm...

Lambda Chi plans kidnapping event

By Marc Alberts | April 27, 1990

Some of DeKalb's most prominent people will be kidnapped and held for ransom Sunday. Lambda Chi Alpha is hosting their first "Jail-n-Bail," said LCA Vice President Mike Alber. The fraternity obtained permission to "capture" the mayor and some well-known...

Celebrity DJs participate in radiothon

By Rick Techman | April 27, 1990

Three local politicians and an NIU official will be spinning records Saturday to benefit the American Cancer Society. Mayor Greg Sparrow, along with DeKalb County Clerk Terry Desmond, State Rep. John Countryman, R-DeKalb and Eddie Williams, NIU vice president...

CAB continues activities into summer

By Dana Netzel | April 26, 1990

Although summer break is right around the corner, NIU's Campus Activities Board will continue to provide entertainment to students. A Day in the Park will wind up Springfest ‘90 with several band performances from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the East Lagoon....

Classrooms should be cooler; AC to kick on

By Michelle Landrum | April 26, 1990

Students should have cooler classrooms today when NIU air-conditioning systems kick into full swing. As the mercury neared 90 degrees Wednesday, students and faculty wilted in stuffy classrooms. Flocks of students gathered around instructors for outdoor...

Many enjoy summer, staying at NIU

By Ellen Skelly | April 26, 1990

The NIU campus tends to empty out during the summer, but some students find it enjoyable to stay in DeKalb. "More than 90 percent of undergraduates enrolled in summer school" were juniors or seniors during the 1989 Summer semester, said Nicholas Noe,...

NIU might try to keep funds

By Fred Heuschel | April 26, 1990

NIU might try to keep the $2 million the legislature set aside for them to buy the Wurlitzer complex after the property is no longer for sale. NIU President John La Tourette said the appropriation, approved by the state legislature for the Wurlitzer purchase,...

Who should wave ROTC warning flag is question

By Vickie Snow | April 26, 1990

An NIU official wants to warn students that ROTC might leave NIU before they do, but who should wave the warning flag is up in the air. NIU Provost Kendall Baker told the Faculty Assembly Wednesday that students will be cautioned that the Reserve Officer...

Hip hop rap group on the quest for perfect rhythm

By David Pollard and Fred Hueschel | April 26, 1990

Hip hop has hit a new hype, but in a manner that is full of flavor and once you get a taste of A Tribe Called Quest you'll be coming back for seconds. The group's new album titled "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm" reveals to the listener...

Huskie Band one ‘heck of a show’

By Gina Quilici | April 26, 1990

Editor's Note: This is the eighth in a series of articles concerning bands coming out of NIU with either NIU students or graduates as members. There is one band on campus that has been together for well over forty years. They have had hit records and...

NIU pro-life panel presents views

By Lisa Ferro | April 26, 1990

Rape, incest and fetal deformity are no excuse for abortion, according to a pro-life panel who spoke at NIU Wednesday. The panel presented different aspects of abortion at "Abortion: Their Lives Are In Your Hands." The presentation was sponsorsed by Students...

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