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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

Sheriff Scott declares bid for reelection

By Lisa Daigle | October 24, 1989

DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott has announced his bid for reelection in 1990 for the four-year position. "I really like the job," said Scott. "I'd like the opportunity to keep going (as sheriff)." Scott has held the position for the last five years....

Two students suspected in robbery case

By Bill Schwingel | October 24, 1989

Warrants were issued Friday for the arrests of two NIU students in connection with a drug-related robbery. Robert E. Smith, 21, 322 W. Neptune Hall, and Donnell C. Thompson, 1325 W. Lincoln Hwy., Apt. 504B, are wanted in connection with an incident of...

Middle “Hog” paves way Line centered on Wenckowski

By Wes Swietek | October 24, 1989

On most Saturday afternoons Eric Wenckowski can be found putting himself on the line for NIU—literally. Wenckowski starts on NIU's offensive line, affectionately known as the "hogs", at its most pivotal and often overlooked position, center. "In any...

To show our appreciation

October 24, 1989

The Student Association is looking into the possibility of obtaining health care and retirement benefits for two student assistance attorneys who really deserve it. Students' Legal Assistance attorneys Don Henderson and Lynn Richards provide legal advice...

Mino Nicholas to teach modern dance at NIU

By Maureen Morrissey | October 24, 1989

Mino Nicholas, founder of the American Dance Repertoire Theater, will be teaching a dance class at NIU on Thursday. The class will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall, room 137. At the conclusion of the class, Nicholas will conduct a lecture demonstration...

Students late to complete records

By Dana Netzel | October 23, 1989

NIU students with incomplete immunization records will have to register for spring semester classes by visiting the Office of Registration and Records rather than receiving the registration packet by mail. Letters will be sent on Monday or Tuesday to...

Student reports sexual assault

October 23, 1989

One suspect

An NIU female student told the University Police Tuesday of a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning of Oct. 14 at the Stevenson Towers Complex.

The victim claimed she knew her assailant, but she has not signed a complaint, said UP Lt. Kathy Guimond.

The UPs have one suspect but no one in custody because the victim has not signed a complaint, Guimond said. Both of the people involved in the incident are NIU students, she said.

The victim has been informed of the possible routes to take through the Sexual Assault Response Team but has not contacted any other department of SART, Guimond said.

The last reported sexual assault on campus, which occurred Sept. 18, involved an NIU female student in Neptune Hall and a visitor from another campus. The suspect of the incident was released because the victim did not sign a complaint. The assailant was a member of a fraternity from another campus with an NIU branch, according to sources.

The UP department of the SART stopped investigating the Sept. 18 incident because the victim did not pursue any complaints against the assailant.

The investigation of the Oct. 14 incident is preceding at a "normal pace" and the UPs are questioning a "number of witnesses" to the incident, Guimond said.

Give of yourself to victims

October 23, 1989

After the recent disasters that have struck the U.S., The American Red Cross is doing everything it can to put the lives of the many victims of Hurricane Hugo and the California earthquake back together, but it needs everyone's help. Most of us have only...

Carbondale’s Halloween party ‘gives up the ghost’

By Ellen Skelly | October 23, 1989

"The Halloween celebration in Carbondale has given up the ghost," and since Southern Illinois University President John Guyon made this proclamation, students have been wondering what the effects will be. The Carbondale City Council Sept. 5 repealed "Halloween...

SA resolution condemns violence

By Michelle Landrum and Mark McGowan | October 23, 1989

The Student Association Senate unanimously passed a resolution Sunday night condemning recent violent attacks on NIU students. Although DeKalb Police refuse to call the Oct. 14 attack involving five white males and one black male racially motivated, Sen....

Don’t let the world end without a bang

By Dan O’Shea | October 23, 1989

It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel...pretty good. Think about it. Look out your window. Read the headlines in all the newspapers. The end is near. But don't worry. You still have enough time to run to the liquor store. I know you're all...

TAs to receive new dormitory at Lorado Taft

By Nissin Behar | October 23, 1989

NIU graduate student teaching assistants will live in a new residence hall at the Lorado Taft field campus thanks to the Board of Regents approval of $300,000 to fund the project. The residence hall will measure 6,600 square feet and have 18 rooms, with...

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