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Rock Valley to advise NIU nursing students

By Denis Tagler | November 1, 1989

Advisers for students pursuing NIU nursing degrees in Rockford are available at Rock Valley College, since the Rockford Regional Academic Center has been closed. NIU offers a Rockford-based bachelor of science completion program for registered nurses...

NIU might lose bid on land

By Michelle Landrum | November 1, 1989

NIU could lose its bid to buy the former Wurlitzer Company headquarters to private interests. Two private parties have shown interest in buying the property on 403 Gurler Road, four miles south of NIU, to convert it to a business incubator, said Steve...

Enforcement aids renters

By Michelle Landrum and Mark McGowan | November 1, 1989

When all else fails to alleviate housing condition problems between tenants and landlords, DeKalb Code Enforcement can help get needed repairs completed. The first step in getting apartment repairs completed is talking to the landlord. If all attempts...

Personnel evaluations questioned

By Joe Bush | November 1, 1989

Two former NIU presidents will receive personal treatment through "an idiosyncratic personnel weighting scheme" according to a memo from Public Administration Director Jim Banovetz. Sent to public administration faculty and delivered anonymously to The...

Three students fined after violation of city alcohol sales ruling

By Bill Schwingel | October 31, 1989

Three NIU students pled guilty and were fined Friday for violating a DeKalb city ordinance for selling alcohol without a license.

Scott A. Pfeiffer, 22, 1116 Suburban Apts., Andrew M. Macuiba, 20, Waukegan, Ill., and Steven Miralaeff, 503 College Ave., were arrested after the three hosted a party at 503 College Ave., police said.

Pfeiffer, Macuiba and Miralaeff were fined $321 each for the incident. The maximum fine for this type of incident is $500, DeKalb City Attorney Ron Matekaitis said.

The three students are not subject to any criminal charges because the incident involved a city ordinance which is dealt with by the city attorney, said DeKalb State's Attorney Mike Coghlan.

People involved in selling alcohol without a license are not aware of the possible dangers, Matekaitis said. Without Dram Shop insurance, the offense can lead to "serious consequences," he said.

Tavern owners have Dram Shop insurance, which covers them from injuries sustained by customers at the tavern, but party hosts do not have any such insurance, Matekaitis said.

Injuries sustained by a person at a party could bring about "serious consequences" because the hosts of the party are "exposed to liability," he said.

In 1934, Illinois required Dram Shop insurance of all alcohol-selling establishments to protect patrons from injuries inflicted by intoxicated people at the establishment.

The NIU Judicial Office has no jurisdiction in such incidents since the sale of alcohol occurred off campus, but would become involved if there were any injuries at the party, said NIU Judicial Office Director Larry Bolles.

Chance to win school money

By Alyce Malchiodi | October 31, 1989

A General Motors car show will display nine cars in the King Memorial Commons Tuesday and Wednesday and offer students the chance to win a $500 scholarship. The cars will range from Cadillacs to Jimmys and will be accompanied by packets of information...

After long debate, SA passes bylaw

By Michelle Landrum | October 31, 1989

After two long meetings filled with debate about reviewing resolutions before they reach the Student Association senate, the SA unanimously voted to approve the review during a relatively short Sunday meeting. Sunday's meeting lasted about 90 minutes,...

Don’t mix with alcohol

October 31, 1989

Well Now Health Enhancement Services The leading cause of drug induced deaths in the U.S. has been alcohol in combination with other drugs (Drug Enforcement Agency Statistical Report). Some of these deaths are intentional. However, most alcohol/drug deaths...

Equipment to improve phonelines

By Ellen Skelly | October 31, 1989

Excessive phone traffic during busy hours has helped prompt NIU telecommunications to upgrade the phoneline system so more calls can be handled at one time. The "bouncing busy hour" each day is from 9:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m., said Dale Pollett, supervisor...

Groups to discuss campus violence

By Michelle Landrum | October 31, 1989

Several campus organizations will meet at 9 p.m. tonight in the Holmes Student Center's Regency Room to discuss racial tension and general violence at NIU. Members of the Black Student Union, BROTHERS, Feminist Front and Freedom Now organized the meeting...

Apartment repairs can be prevented

By Michelle Landrum and Mark McGowan | October 31, 1989

Finding an apartment and preventing repair problems before they happen can be simple if students know who to consult before signing a rental contract. Before students rent an apartment, they should consult the Apartment Complex Survey compiled by the...

Comedy star to perform

By Tanya Cornwell | October 31, 1989

The 1989 campus comedy entertainer of the year, Jim Barber, will perform his ventriloquism act Tuesday in the Holmes Student Center. Although Barber will make his first apperance at NIU, his past reputation at other colleges has made him one of the most...

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