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SCOPA sponsors political-awareness fest

By Greg Rivara | October 14, 1988

The presidential election does not have to be exciting to only those familiar with the issues. The Student Committee on Political Action is sponsoring a political-awareness festival at the East Lagoon today at 5 p.m., SCOPA Co-chairman Rene Lilly said....

Judge candidates debate qualifications

By David Kirkpatrick | October 14, 1988

Questions of experience and qualifications remain in the race for circuit judge, after candidates in last night's debate each maintained they are more qualified. Democrat Ed Diedrich again charged State's Attorney Phil DiMarzio of not having any experience...

Counselor speaks out on abuse

By Susie Snyder | October 13, 1988

From a hug, to a kiss, to rape—any unwanted physical contact constitutes sexual assault. Margaret Bassett, a counselor from the DeKalb Safe Passage shelter for abused women, said during a special program sponsored by the Kappa Delta sorority Wednesday...

Greek float stipulation adheres to SA policies

By Tammy Sholer | October 13, 1988

The Interfraternity Council's stipulation against fraternity members having floats judged in annual greek homecoming games is not in violation of any Student Association rules, said Gregg Bliss, SA vice president. IFC is an SA recognized organization...

Speaker to plug Dukakis’ plan on higher eduation

By Jill Stocker | October 13, 1988

Ohio Governor Richard Celeste will speak at NIU Friday on behalf of the Michael Dukakis/Lloyd Bentsen presidential ticket on the issue "Making Higher Education Affordable." "If Dukakis and Bentsen are elected, they will be putting an end to the Reagan/Bush...

Founders’ budget cut less severe

By Dina Paluzzi | October 13, 1988

Founders Memorial Library has received a $214,000 budget cut, which is about $26,000 less than the reduction originally expected for the fiscal year 1989 budget. Library Director Theodore Welch said the amount of the cut was reduced from $240,000 because...

Money-, image-makers profit from spirit of JFK

By Sean Noble | October 13, 1988

With the recent wave of "Elvis is alive" rumors and stories, I'm surprised there haven't been any nationally publicized John F. Kennedy sightings. In case you haven't noticed, JFK has made the news quite a bit lately, but not because of any physical resurrection....

Rosborough ready for new beginning

By Eric Burt | October 13, 1988

The NIU men's basketball program will begin in a "mad" way this Friday night with the Midnight Madness promotion. "I think it is a good way to heighten interest in the program," said coach Jim Rosborough. "Friday night will highlight the beginning." For...

Foss still slowed, Meeks set to go

By Bob Regan | October 13, 1988

Two of NIU's star women basketball players met with the team physician on Tuesday and discussed their rehabilitation and how soon the players will be ready to go all out. Guards Lisa Foss and Toby Meeks received mixed news from Dr. Robert Jarrett about...

Political prisoners focus of talk

By Jill Stocker | October 13, 1988

"Political Prisoners in the United States," a subject many people are unaware of or refuse to believe exists in America, will be the topic at a meeting this Sunday at the First Methodist Church in DeKalb. "We want to bring to people's attention that there...

Legendary athlete leaves memories

By Mike Morris | October 12, 1988

The man who is arguably the greatest athlete in the 89-year history of NIU athletics was laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery in DeKalb yesterday. Reino Nori, whose nickname was "The Flying Finn," died at the age of 75 Saturday at DeKalb's Kishwaukee Community...

University considers outsiders

October 12, 1988

The Holmes Student Center Bookstore might be run by an outside vendor if an NIU committee to investigate the matter decides it will be more cost-effective to do so. Neil Kepner, HSC Bookstore interim director, said it is "premature to speculate" on whether...