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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

Presidential candidate receives AMA support

By Karri E. Christiansen | April 12, 1990

The American Marketing Association (AMA) announced its endorsment for Student Association president. AMA President Sal Loschavio said the entire 783 member organization is endorsing Robert McCormack for SA president. "We're impressed with his background...

SAMTB expects lower deficit

By Dana Netzel | April 11, 1990

The Student Association Mass Transit Board is expecting a $24,000 deficit in June, half of the previously projected $48,000 figure. Combinations in bus routes and lower fuel prices have controlled the deficit, said Mass Transit Graduate Assistant Cyro...

Professor discusses revolutions

By Darrell Hassler | April 11, 1990

The revolutions in Eastern Europe might give birth to an American-style democracy, but an NIU political scientist said new freedoms could unleash repressive forces in the nations. Dan Wit, NIU dean for International and Special programs, said there was...

OLAS backs McCormack

By Alyce Malchiodi | April 11, 1990

The Organization of Latin American Students announced its endorsements for the Student Association election. OLAS President Jorge Sonserca said the organization endorses Robert McCormack for SA president, Michael Holy for SA vice president and Tanya Smith...

NIU students to elect SA executive officers

April 11, 1990

NIU students will elect Student Association President, Vice President and Treasurer today and Thursday. Students can vote in DuSable Hall lobby, Founders Memorial Library and the Holmes Student Center's Pow Wow Cafeteria. The polls will be open 9 a.m....

Council passes proposal

By Stewart Warren | April 11, 1990

The DeKalb City Council passed a resolution Monday night encouraging the use of recyclable packaging materials, but two council members argued over its effectiveness. Seventh Ward Alderman Jeff Monroe submitted a proposal encouraging DeKalb businesses...

Room’s security questioned in art theft

By Maureen Morrissey | April 11, 1990

More than 30 keys were in circulation for the Student Association Art Collection storage room when an art piece, worth over $8,000, was taken two weeks ago. University Police said the untitled wood relief by Keith Haring was last seen March 13, but not...

Linebackers look to gain reps

By Eric Burt | April 10, 1990

Replacing a football player of Ron Delisi's capacity may be impossible, but Huskie linebacker coach Tim McGuire has some talent waiting in the wings. "Nick Jones is back and I think he is maturing," McGuire said. "He shows some of the same maturity as...

Lecture series focuses on civil and criminal law

April 10, 1990

The Greek Lecture Series continues with the presentation of "Legal Considerations for Student Leaders" Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center Carl Sandburg Auditorium at 9 p.m. Ed Pease, assistant to the president for legal affairs at Indiana State University...

Shelter painted as part of marathon

April 10, 1990

About 25 students from various campus organizations volunteered to paint DeKalb's domestic violence shelter Saturday as part of a national hunger marathon. "I'm just really excited about the number of people and organizations willing to come out today,"...

We have sold our deed of ownership

By Gina Quilici | April 10, 1990

Well, Sony has now bought Columbia Pictures and CBS records. What changes can we expect this turnover to bring the American people? How about Godzilla IV in 3-D, or Rodan Rocks the Metro? I know, I'm making a feeble attempt at humor about a serious and...

Controversial day achieves GLU’s goals

By Kelli E. Christiansen | April 10, 1990

It worked. Jeans Day, one of the most controversial days of the year at NIU, achieved the goal the Gay/Lesbian Union set out to reach: to get people to think. "The point is some people went out of the way to not wear jeans, so they did recognize the day,"...

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