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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

Rape ruling postp poned until trial

By Bill Schwingel | September 27, 1989

In a rape trial involving a former NIU student, the judge has postponed his ruling on the admission of hearsay testimony in the case until the trial begins on Oct. 16. On Dec. 10, 1988, Kimberly A. Howard reported a sexual assault and accused Christopher...

Human chain unites NIU

By Mark McGowan | September 27, 1989

Students, faculty and staff joined hands Tuesday to form a human chain stretching from the Martin Luther King Memorial Commons to Graham Hall in the Sigma Chi-sponsored Hands Across Campus. Ed Joy, Sigma Chi scholarship chairman, said the event gives...

Busing woes cast shadow

By Michelle Landrum | September 27, 1989

A possible budget deficit that might cause service cutbacks in the Student Association Mass Transit System cast a shadow over Monday night's committee meeting. Last year, the board predicted a surplus of about $110,000, but actually have about $62,000....

Grab your blankets, we’re taking a trip

By Greg Rivara | September 27, 1989

In one form or another, Linus's big, warm, blue security blanket is carried by all of us. While trying to study for an exam Sunday night, my roommates were watching television when I took a self-perceived, well-deserved study break. I popped a frozen...

AMA to sponsor picnic

By Denis Tagler | September 27, 1989

NIU students and DeKalb citizens are encouraged to learn more about each other at a Sunday picnic sponsored by NIU's largest student business organization and kicked-off by DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow. Sparrow will speak at the first NIU/DeKalb Community...

Black Greek Council stresses unification

By Michelle Isaacson | September 27, 1989

NIU's Black Greek Council governs four black fraternities and four sororities that began as service organizations. These organizations are overseen on a national level by the National Panhellenic Council. The fraternities in BGC are Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa...

Rescue program seeks volunteers

By Bill Schwingel | September 27, 1989

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Auxiliary Snowmobile Search and Rescue Unit is looking for volunteers to aid motorists during winter. The rescue unit originated in 1980-1981 to aid stranded motorists caught in snowstorms and accidents that are only reachable...

Proposal to make class manadatory

By Mark McGowan | September 27, 1989

A cultural pluralism class might become mandatory for graduation if two separate campus groups get their wishes. William Minor, chairman of the sociology department, said the department is considering making the course a requirement for sociology majors....

Parking includes drains

By David Pollard | September 27, 1989

The Lincoln Terrace site of the new university parking lot has yet to be installed with appropriate drainage equipment but the cost of the lot's construction will be $52,000. Conrad Miller, assistant director of the physical plant said there are some...

NIU requires new student immunization

By Jeff Cutler | September 27, 1989

Nearly 2,200 NIU students will not be allowed to register for classes next semester if immunization policy requirements are not met. Illinois state law and university policy require all newly enrolled students born after Jan. 1, 1957, to provide written...

Women’s forum to identify key concerns

By Amy Goldhagen | September 26, 1989

Women students will have the opportunity to voice their views and concerns during two open discussion forums scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. These sessions, sponsored by the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women and the Women's Alliance,...

Student Regents react to meeting

September 26, 1989

Last week's Board of Regents meeting might have done more to bewilder board members than to clarify language changes that have stirred controversy on three Illinois campuses. "If you asked me in general what happened (at the Regents meeting), I'd say...

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