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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

Scholarship offered for NIU students

By Serena Moy | February 27, 1990

The NIU Student Advisory Committee for the College of Education is offering a scholarship for students getting a bachelor's degree and a teacher's certification. SAC Chairman Tammy Engers said the committee began a fundraiser for the scholarship selling...

SA to address students’ concerns

By Maureen Morrissey | February 27, 1990

In an attempt to address students' concerns and its public image the Student Associaton will hold an Executive Board and Staff Forum tonight. "The SA is not worthy of the image it has now," said SA President Huda Scheidelman. "It has been the result of...

Hate crimes have stiff penalty

By Karri E. Christiansen | February 27, 1990

Students who distribute racist fliers and newspapers or make derogatory statements to intimidate other students might be in for more than they bargained. NIU Judicial Office Director Larry Bolles said hate crimes can be just about anything, but they usually...

Survey shows need for science literacy

By Serena Moy | February 27, 1990

Students might need to become scientifically literate to succeed in society. NIU Political Scientist Jon Miller surveyed 2,000 American adults and found 19 out of 20 are scientifically illiterate, meaning they are unable to identify basic scientific terms....

Hotline helps solve crime

By Julie Zvitkovits | February 27, 1990

Anybody can report a crime, any crime, and remain anonymous if they call the DeKalb Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a hotline people can call anonymously at 895-3272, to report criminal activity. "A student who may know of something illegal, but doesn't...

Recent bus accidents ‘not a major concern’

By Dana Netzel | February 27, 1990

Student Association Mass Transit Board members claim the four Huskie Bus Line accidents within the past month are not a major concern. Huskie Line General Manager Charles Battista, an unofficial board member, said the Huskie Bus Line has always considered...

Panel examines minorities, laws

By Helena Bush | February 26, 1990

An NIU assistant physical education professor has received national recognition. James Rimmer, gerontology director and assistant director of NIU's special physical education clinic for teaching and research, will be presented with one of two Mabel Lee...

Hate crimes, mail surface at NIU

By Karri E. Christiansen | February 26, 1990

Hate crimes, a growing phenomena on college campuses across the country, have surfaced at NIU. Hate letters and racist fliers were sent to NIU student organizations such as the Black Student Union (BSU) and BROTHERS. BSU President Chris O'Banner said...

Bus safety ‘important issue’ for senate

By Dana Netzel | February 26, 1990

Student Association Huskie Bus Line safety and internal matters were concerns at Sunday's senate meeting. SA Mass Transit Board Adviser Dave Pack said bus safety "is an important issue." However, Pack did not address the four bus accidents that have occurred...

Instructor to receive Lee Award

By Helena Bush | February 26, 1990

An NIU assistant physical education professor has received national recognition. James Rimmer, gerontology director and assistant director of NIU's special physical education clinic for teaching and research, will be presented with one of two Mabel Lee...

Landlord repays fire victims

By Mark McGowan | February 26, 1990

Former tenants of a fire-gutted rooming house at 355 Augusta Ave. got rent refund checks from their landlord Friday. Pat Elsner, the group's realtor, said a decision was made last week to destroy the building, prompting the reimbursement. "We were waiting...

DeKalb might get civic center if state gives requested funds

By Heidi Diaz | February 26, 1990

The DeKalb County Exposition Authority Board is waiting to see if it will receive a possible $12.3 million in state funds for a proposed civic center. NIU would be a "primary tenant" of the civic center, said Kenneth Beasley, assistant to NIU President...

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