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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

Candidate proposes manual

By Lisa Ferro | April 2, 1990

Making NIU a safer campus through a manual detailing well-lighted paths and procedures to follow after an assault are plans by Student Association presidential candidate Robert McCormack. SA Sen. McCormack said an "all-encompassing" campus saftey manual...

Night ride service eyes expansion

By Karri E. Christiansen | April 2, 1990

The Late Night Ride Service is marking its two-year birthday with hopes of expanding its service because of increased use. "We're busier, busy beyond belief," Michael Cassman, founder of the service said. "We haven't done any ads this semester but there's...

SA supports credit union

By Mark Gates and Dana Netzel | April 2, 1990

The Student Association supported a student-run credit union Sunday to financially help students and offer experience in future related careers. Finance Professor Joseph Newman told 30 senators of the 45-seat body that a credit union would need "as little...

Burzynski outlines campaign platform

By Rick Techman | April 2, 1990

Community activism and political education are two prime concerns in the campaign for the Republican state representative candidate in the 76th District. "I feel very good about the support I get from individuals in business," Brad Burzynski said. Burzynski...

Allergies worsened by open fields

By Julie Zvitkovits | April 2, 1990

Signs of spring such as flowers, trees and green grass are not always a welcome sight to allergy sufferers. Greater amounts of pollen and molds are the reason for the allergic reactions. Students might suffer from sneezing, watery eyes or minor wheezing,...

Students’ input sought at Furniture Fair

By Alyce Malchiodi | April 2, 1990

Students came, saw and gave their opinions on possible residence hall furniture showed at a fair Wednesday in Lincoln Hall. Getting input on how eight rooms in Lincoln and Douglas halls will be remodeled this summer, the Furniture Fair showed furniture...

Education fair at HSC today

By Linda Liang | April 2, 1990

NIU education majors entering the job market this fall can attend the fifth NIU Mid-America Teacher Placement Days today. The fair will feature brief interviews between school administrators and education majors in the Holmes Student Center's Duke Ellington...

Lisle man struck, killed by west-bound train

By Mark Gates | April 2, 1990

A west-bound train leaving DeKalb killed a Lisle man Friday morning. Tim Rynbald, 28, was struck by a Chicago & Northwestern train shortly before 10 a.m. behind High Meadow Apartments, 1400 W. Lincoln Hwy., said DeKalb County Coroner Dennis Miller....

Student pleads guilty to drug charge

By Mark McGowan | April 2, 1990

An NIU student arrested in February for allegedly selling controlled substances plead guilty Thursday and faces probation and fines. Robert A. Shorty, 19, Peoria, is under a 12-month probation and will have to pay $450 in fines, DeKalb Circuit Clerk office...

NIU enrollment stays consistent

By Fred Heuschel | March 8, 1990

NIU enrollment has remained constant during the past two years, after falling from 1987-88 figures. NIU Institutional Research Director Nicholas Noe said enrollment figures for NIU this year show very little increase in student population from last year's...

Survey finds students believe rape myths

By Michelle Landrum and Mark McGowan | February 28, 1990

Editor's Note: March 1 has been named Sexual Assault Awareness Day. Today's story, the first of three segments, examines myths and attitudes about rape. Despite attempts to increase awareness of sexual assault, many students continue to believe stereotypical...

SA left with nine open senate seats

By Maureen Morrissey | February 28, 1990

Three Student Association senators resigned recently and two new senators were appointed, leaving the SA with nine open seats. After the new senators were sworn in at the Feb. 25 senate meeting, there were 36 members in the 45-seat body. aving a full...

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