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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

Faculty fills vacancies

April 10, 1990

NIU faculty filled ten vacancies in the University Council Monday. Council Executive Secretary J. Carroll Moody said the vacancies were caused by the end of former council members three-year terms. Some colleges, including the College of Business, College...

SA art piece found missing

By Maureen Morrissey | April 10, 1990

A Student Association Art Collection piece worth at least $8,000 was taken two weeks ago, but student representatives are arguing over who needs to know about the theft. University Police said the untitled acrylic on wood relief by Keith Haring was stolen...

Award given to NIU chapter of ICEE

April 10, 1990

An NIU organization received a national accredited award in April for expanding economic education in Illinois. The Illinois Council on Economic Education (ICEE) received a Silver Performance award from its national affiliate, the Joint Council on Economic...

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...

Officials plan for road work

By Ken Goze | April 9, 1990

Students returning to NIU this August should avoid the intersection at Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road or face massive backups, NIU officials warned. Conrad Miller, NIU Physical Plant project manager, said a gridlock committee of NIU and DeKalb...

Renovated rooms to prevent heat buildup

By Denis Tagler | April 9, 1990

Seven climate-controlled rooms will be renovated to accommodate the Office of Registration and Records' home computers at a cost of $45,000. NIU appropriated $45,000 for the renovation project that includes the removal of an old dance floor, installation...

Plight of Thai refugees focus of AI-NIU speech

By Sabryna Cornish | April 9, 1990

An NIU graduate student told the plight of refugees in Thailand Wednesday. Phillip Albano, an NIU graduate, spoke to students about what a refugee is, the human rights of refugees and the refugees in Thailand. The purpose of the speech was "to effectively...

IFC, PHC pass new policy for Homecoming activities

By Michelle Isaacson | April 9, 1990

The InterFraternity and Panhellenic Councils have passed a new policy for Homecoming, but the policy will not start until Homecoming 1991. IFC President Rob Martin said the fraternities and sororities will continue to use the single-partner system for...

Forum’s SA recognition revoked

By Maureen Morrissey | April 9, 1990

The Student Association will no longer recognize an NIU organization because it banned homosexuals in response to the university's contradictory discrimination policy. The Philosophy Forum dicriminates against homosexuals and contradicts the SA constitution...

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