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NIU hosts global math conference

By Amanda Martin | November 3, 1988

Professors and researchers from across the globe are at NIU today for the 10th annual conference meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. The academic conference, which started Wednesday and will continue through...

GOP candidates gather to meet the students

By Tammy Sholer | November 3, 1988

In an effort to meet the NIU community, several Republican candidates passed out campaign literature at the Martin Luther King Memorial Commons Wednesday afternoon. DeKalb County coroner candidate Faye Allen said, "We (candidates) are here trying to meet...

Master Plan illustrations distribited to assembly

By Stephanie Bradley and Katrina Kelly | November 3, 1988

Color illustrations of the proposed Master Plan, a timeline of possible improvements for the NIU campus, were distributed to and discussed by Faculty Assembly members Wednesday. In July 1986, Eddie Williams, vice president for finance and planning, received...

Separation bill to be heard

By Claudia Curry | November 2, 1988

State Sen. Patrick Welch, D-Peru, will be presenting the state legislature a bill this fall, which if passed will separate NIU from the Board of Regents governing system. Sen. Welch said the potential passing of the bill "looks reasonable because the...

Bookstore unaffected by solicitation ban

By Jeneva Garrett | November 2, 1988

The Holmes Student Center Bookstore last year received commissions of $3,586 for sales of magazine subscriptions and American Express cards, yet commercial solicitations from these same companies are banned from most places on campus. This seemingly conflicting...

NIU phone books coming soon

November 2, 1988

Campus telephone books have gone to the printer and will be delivered by early next week, said Dale Pollett, telecommunications director and communications systems supervisor. A publisher's error last year left out names in the faculty/staff section of...

Condom machine is exected soon

By Susie Snyder | November 2, 1988

NIU students might find condom vending machines in about 30 restrooms across campus when they return from semester break in January. NIU Health Educator Steve Lux said he hopes to have condom vending machines installed in various campus restrooms by the...

Edgar campaigns for county GOP candidates

By Holly Schubert | November 2, 1988

Illinois Secretary of State Jim Edgar campaigned for DeKalb County Republican candidates during a press conference at the Stratford Inn, Sycamore, on Tuesday, just a week before the election. State's Attorney candidate Mike Coghlan, Circuit Clerk incumbent...

State senator rallies DeKalb Democrats

By David Kirkpatrick | November 2, 1988

A fired-up Alan Dixon stopped in DeKalb last night to inspire local Democrats and to gather forces, claiming that "we (Democrats) will win the election." Speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Headquarters, Illinois Sen. Dixon said, "The American public...

Roomies’ battles limited to court-time competition

By Mike Morris | November 2, 1988

Kari Niesen and Julie Kreiling are roommates whose styles of play on the volleyball court closely resemble their personalities off the court. Niesen, a softspoken outside hitter from Waunakee, Wis., likes to find an open area on the court and exploit...

SAMTB considers vehicle purchase

By Matt James | November 2, 1988

The Student Association Mass Transit Board might have found a solution to the problem of providing handicapped transportation this winter. Although board members have not seen the vehicle yet, the transit board is looking into the possibility of purchasing...

Roller coaster year has ups and downs

By Bob Regan | November 2, 1988

NIU soccer coach Willy Roy and his players are starting to recover from the dizziness experienced as a result of a roller coaster season full of ups and downs. When a team has a record of 7-10-1 overall and is winless in its own conference, a coach has...