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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

CD Direct offers hard-to-get titles for lower prices

By Gary Weishaar | February 22, 1990

Music lovers who can not find their favorite compact disc titles at their local music store now have another option. CD DIRECT, a new telemarketing service, offers shoppers the convenience of dialing direct and ordering CDs by phone. CD DIRECT is targeted...

Access to crime stats considered

By Mark Gates | February 22, 1990

Students might examine a college's safety record right after they know what the school's tuition is if state legislators mandate colleges to publish crime statistics. Sen. Doris Karpiel, R-Roselle, said she introduced Senate Bill 1515 that would force...

Good habits now, good health later

By Lynn Rogers | February 22, 1990

Tumor. Malignancy. Growth. Abnormality. Frightening words describing an equally terrifying disease: cancer. Most, if not all, of us have known someone, somewhere who has experienced this traumatic illness in some form. We know what it can accomplish physically...

Comics blossom into own art form with independents

By Greg Dunlap | February 22, 1990

While most people think of comic books in the spirit of the classic superhero, the truth of the matter is in the late 1980s, comics blossomed into an art form all their own supported by the proliferation of independent comic companies. Because major label...

Students ask for more financial aid

By Vickie Snow | February 22, 1990

Members of Congress received hundreds of phone calls on Valentine's Day from students across America asking for increases in financial aid. "Be a Sweetheart Phone-in Day" was created by the United States Student Association in reaction to President George...

Step out for toe-tapping laughs

By Johanna Harris | February 22, 1990

Are you in the mood for some toe-tappin‘, high-kickin' comedy? If you are, be sure to make a stop at the Players Theatre in the Stevens Building Feb. 21-24, 26-28, or Mar. 1-3 at 8 p.m. to catch the NIU production of "Stepping Out." "Stepping Out" is...

IFC elects three officers to fill positions

By Michelle Isaacson | February 22, 1990

The Interfraternity Council elected two officers to fill executive board positions vacated because officers did not meet the grade requirements and created a new position to ensure IFC government separation. IFC President Rob Martin said the Executive...

Students march to save forests

By Dana Netzel | February 22, 1990

NIU students will join other Illinois university students Monday in persuading the government to save the forests. The NIU Student Environmental Action Coalition will participate in the "Green March on the Capitol." Members will march in Springfield from...

Health staff discusses drug concerns

By Helena Bush | February 22, 1990

NIU students' alcohol consumption and knowledge of preventing sexually transmitted diseases were concerns addressed by the Health Enhancement Staff Wednesday. A national college study stated white freshmen males are "at the top of the chart" for heavy...

Legal help not sought yet

By Mark McGowan | February 22, 1990

None of the student tenants at 355 Augusta Ave. have called NIU Students' Legal Assistance since the fire that gutted their home Friday, although they were in close contact last semester for alleged building code violations. "I've not had a single person...

NIU student charged in drug arrest

By Mark McGowan | February 22, 1990

An NIU student and his roommate were arrested Friday by the DeKalb County North Central Narcotics Task Force and charged with dealing drugs. NIU senior Kevin W. Thomas, 22, and Rodney B. Douglas, 22, 1019 W. Hillcrest Drive, Apt. 10, were arrested by...

Students fight tuition costs

By Amy Goldhagen | February 22, 1990

With support from some Illinois legislators, students at public universities are fighting to freeze 1991 tuition costs despite a bleak outlook from the governor's office. NIU Student Regent Bob Tisch said he will endorse a tuition freeze. "It's still...

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