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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

UC votes on amendment might have say in election

By Vickie Snow | April 10, 1990

The Student Association might have more say in how students are elected to an important NIU group if an amendment to the University Council constitution is passed. The council will decide Wednesday if the SA will appoint half the student members to the...

Council sponsors week for students

April 10, 1990

An NIU-based council will sponsor Illinois Business Week 1990 during the summer at North Central College in Naperville. Illinois Business Week 1990 is sponsored by the Illinois Council of Economic Education, said David Dierterle, the council executive...

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...

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,"...

Parking high rise added to wish list

By Ellen Skelly | April 10, 1990

A parking high rise and a parking lot where Kishwaukee Hall now stands have been added to the wish list of the NIU Parking Committee. Committee Chairman Robert Bornhuetter appointed a subcommittee to look at the possiblities of a parking garage at their...

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...

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