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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

Oldest building on campus, Altgeld Hall, known as ‘Castle on the Hill’

By Donald Miller | January 18, 1990

As the oldest building on campus, Altgeld Hall is rich in history and unique in style. However, the real story behind this bit from the past is how Altgeld came to be known as the "Castle on the Hill." No, DeKalb was never the site of a famous battle....

SA to further projects

By Dana Netzel | January 18, 1990

A telephone registration project and an academic grievance procedure are two of the many projects Student Association committees hope to advance this semester. The Academic Affairs Committee has received $60,000 funding for a multi-year telephone registration...

Schools cited as top Illinois state problem

By Mark Gates | January 18, 1990

Most Illinois residents list education as the most important problem facing the state, according to results of a survey conducted by NIU's Center for Governmental Studies. Eight hundred adults were polled state-wide through telephone interviews. Of those,...

Groups meet with BSU

By Dana Netzel | January 18, 1990

Confused Student Association members called a meeting with the Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board and Hillel Jewish Student Association to discuss Black Muslim Leader Louis Farrakhan's NIU appearance. The SA executive board gave $4,000 to the...

Do you have any New Year resolutions for 1990? If so, What are they? If not, why don’t you?

January 18, 1990

Sherry Gifford sophomore Pre-Business "Yes, it is to work out and hopefully loose some weight, maybe 5-10 pounds, and to keep working out even after I loose the weight. Also to eat better." Brian Udany sophomore Pre-Business "Yes, to pull a 3.5 grade...

Mature theme hidden in ‘The First Forest’

By Kristen Truffa | January 18, 1990

At first glance, "The First Forest" appears to be a child's book. Read, and it still seems a child's book. Then one begins to think about the message. "The First Forest" sends a needed message to both children and adults. This book may not be written...

No flight to Florida for spring break – just plane scared

By Lynn Rogers | January 18, 1990

Now that Christmas is packed away and the Chia Pets/Clappers/K-Tel records returned, life can return to normal. Semi-normal, anyway. From now until spring break, I'll be in my Jealous Mode—I know I won't be one of those bronze people returning from...

Candidate for VP says he’s prepared to confront racial issues and create diversity

By Ellen Skelly | January 18, 1990

The first of five visiting candidates for the position of NIU vice president for student affairs yesterday said he is ready to tackle the racial problems of NIU. James Gold said at an open forum that he worked to help create a racially-diverse university...

‘Retro’ series debuts bits of before hard-to-get past

By Greg Dunlap | January 18, 1990

Do you have any Christmas money left? Are you looking for a way to spend it? Well, thanks to Enigma/Restless Records, you have over thirty brand new CDs to choose from as the company debuts its Retro series. The series' purpose is to re-discover and re-release...

Student arrested for assault

By Bill Schwingel | January 18, 1990

NIU student Robert J. Martucci was arrested Tuesday by DeKalb Police and charged with criminal sexual assault. Martucci, 21, an NIU senior economics major was arrested Tuesday morning by DeKalb Police and charged with criminal sexual assault and unlawful...

‘Fourth of July’ a rousing success

By Vittorio Carli | January 18, 1990

"Born on the Fourth of July" is a powerful drama that depicts the after-effects of the Vietnam War. It was directed by Oliver Stone, who is best known for his work on "Platoon." The film was based on an autobiographical novel by Ron Kovic, a real-life...

Advisers feel stress of semester

By Alyce Malchiodi | January 18, 1990

Sue Doederlein, Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, said the begining of every semester at NIU is a hectic time for academic advisers as well as students. Students rush to see advisers for unanswered questions at the beginning of the semester...

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