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Exhibit features WWII uniforms, equipment

By Gail LaBarbera | April 20, 1989

The Historical Re-enactment Society displayed World War II uniforms and equipment Wednesday in the Stevenson Tower east field. The display was part of an event celebrating ROTC week. The group came to NIU because Ernest Klapmeier, a real estate agent...

IFC president leaves position

By Claudia Curry | April 20, 1989

Jim Valentine resigned from his position as InterFraternity Council president after Tuesday night's IFC meeting.

Valentine said his reasons for leaving involve his educational goals, which he feels can be better met at another institution.

He said he reassessed his educational needs during the past few months and has decided to transfer in the fall to University of Iowa's masters program in finance.

Valentine said the reason he left the position before the end of the semester is because his replacement should move into the position while Valentine is still on campus to help with problems.

Kevin Gross, former IFC administrative vice president, will replace Valentine through the summer. The IFC executive board will appoint an IFC administrative vice president by May 2.

"I accomplished most of my goals for the semester. There are basically just administrative things that need to be taken care of ‘til the end of the semester," Valentine said.

One of his major duties as IFC president has been helping the executives and IFC representatives reach their goals this semester, he said. "The elimination of the little sister programs, the implementation of an alcohol policy and the development of an effective judicial board are a few goals that the IFC accomplished this semester," he said.

Valentine said he feels the IFC has "moved forward and progressed during this semester and will continue to do so in the fall.

"I am extremely confident that the IFC executives will continue to provide their high caliber programming for the fall semester," he said.

Valentine said before the fall semester begins, NIU should appoint a full-time greek adviser. That will help the IFC work more closely with the administration and campus, he said.

Gross said the deadline for application is April 25 and those interested in the position should contact him.

The IFC constitution states that upon the resignation of the IFC president, the position will be filled by the IFC administrative vice president.

Groves says tuition hike unlikely

By Diane Buerger | April 20, 1989

Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves and NIU President John LaTourette said at Wednesday's Regents meeting a tuition increase for Regency schools is unlikely for the 1989-90 academic year. LaTourette said, "The Board is taking the position that...

Accident does not dissuade musician

By Bill Schwingel | April 20, 1989

Three years ago, he lost the use of his right arm. But Jeff Peller will play the piano at his first NIU recital Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Music Building. Peller, 27, is an NIU senior majoring in music education and has been playing...

Rooming house fire leaves 7 homeless

April 20, 1989

A rooming house fire Tuesday caused $7,000 in damage and left seven people temporarily homeless. DeKalb Fire Department reports state the fire at 242 Augusta Ave. started in a furnace room and damaged the room's ceiling and furnace ducts. An opening in...

Lawyers present closing arguments in North trial

April 20, 1989

WASHINGTON (AP)—Oliver North's lawyer, in an emotional final argument Wednesday, portrayed the former White House aide as a sacrificial lamb, a scapegoat and a hostage, and implored jurors in his trial to "set him free." "Oliver North never wanted to...

Husband, wife lecture on sexual assault

By Michelle Landrum | April 20, 1989

Peppering Tuesday night's lecture with anecdotes and brash Chicago humor, Dan Lena and Marie Howard-Lena used humor to deal with the emotional issue of understanding and coping with sexual assault. "We have fun with what we're doing, but we're not going...

Employees get awards for outstanding service

By Michelle Landrum | April 20, 1989

Four NIU employees have been awarded the NIU Outstanding Service Awards for Civil Service Staff for their extraordinary dedication to the university. Jean Callary, Donna Dunn, Mike Korcek and Bob Wallace each will receive an award and a $250 check from...

Mayor dedicated to his hometown

By Tammy Sholer | April 19, 1989

A man who puts his hobbies and his recreation after his job, a man dedicated to the improvement of a town, a man who has been mayor for 36 years—this man is Sycamore's very own Harold "Red" Johnson. In his deep, rugged voice, Johnson said his life is...

Communities halting crime with DeKalb law inforcers

By Michelle Landrum | April 19, 1989

Since 1982, DeKalb County residents have had the opportunity to be take part in the law enforcement in their communities. Sycamore Crime Stoppers depends upon community involvement and rewards information leading to the arrest of criminals. The Sycamore...

Ombudsman lectures on racism

By Bill Schwingel | April 19, 1989

Racism is "not a black or white problem, I believe it is a human problem," NIU Ombudsman Bert Simpson said at a lecture sponsored by the Sigma Chi fraternity Monday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Simpson spoke on racial awareness to about 75 students,...

Council started with IBHE grant

By Diane Buerger | April 19, 1989

In response to the Illinois Board of Higher Education's recommendation, a partnership has been established between NIU and two other colleges and Rockford-area community leaders. NIU President John LaTourette, Rock Valley College President Karl Jacobs,...

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