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Bookstore proposal sparks controversy

By Stephanie Bradley | October 20, 1988

The proposed "privatization" of the Holmes Student Center Bookstore has sparked controversy between privatization committee members and NIU Student Association Vice President Gregg Bliss. The dispute centered around a proposed NIU credit card for students...

DeKalb residents to discuss landlords’ duties

October 20, 1988

DeKalb 3rd Ward residents concerned about neighborhood deterioration can air their views and discuss renters' and landlords' responsibilities at a meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Plumbers' and Pipefitters' Union, 637 N. 11th Street. William Nicklas, director...

Regents increase salaries

By Claudia Curry and Dina Paluzzi | October 20, 1988

NORMAL—A 17.2 percent retroactive salary increase was approved for NIU President John LaTourette by the Board of Regents Thursday, raising his annual salary to $97,500 for fiscal year 1989. The Regents also approved a retroactive 8.2 percent salary...

Profanity isn’t funny, but the issue itself is

By Gretchyn Lenger | October 20, 1988

There's a new law in Florida—striking right at the heart of our interpersonal communications—banning all bumper stickers or decals containing profanity. This second-degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. Is it...

WKDI drops out of race for FM spot

By Greg Rivara | October 20, 1988

WKDI, the student-run campus radio station, dropped out of the running for the 94.9 FM frequency after the law firm pursuing the application recommended doing so. WKDI is only available on cable in the NIU residence halls and can be purchased on cable...

Responsibility lies in SA’s lap

October 20, 1988

The Student Association should take responsibility for the actions of its own subcommittees and its senate speaker. Thursday, posters sponsored by the Student Committee On Political Action were displayed in several locations on campus. The fliers portrayed...

Lawyer examines credit card ‘automatic approval’

By Jeneva Garrett | October 20, 1988

Although some credit card application forms found around campus might seem too good to be true by offering "automatic approval" to students, these are not necessarily unlawful according to Don Henderson, NIU Students' Legal Assistance director. Henderson...

Group discusses tower recladding

By Claudia Curry | October 19, 1988

Normal—The Board of Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee discussed plans for the Holmes Student Center tower recladding project at Wednesday's meeting. James Harder, vice president of business and operations said, "We recommended to the Finance...

Exposition to inform about university minority groups

By Diane Buerger | October 19, 1988

Organizers of the Minority Student Organization Exposition, which will be held Nov. 1, hope to inform students of the various minority organizations on campus. Larry Robertson, associate hall director in the Grant North residence hall and freshman experience...

Regents’ litigation postponed

By Elizabeth M. Behland | October 19, 1988

The pre-trial scheduled for today for the Board of Regents' eminent domain lawsuit filed last fall has been postponed until Oct. 27 and will be held in the DeKalb County Courthouse. The lawsuit was filed Oct. 14, 1987 to determine how much property south...

Study shows drivers within speed limit at intersection

By Suzanne Tomse | October 19, 1988

A "speed study" conducted at the intersection of Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway shows 85 percent or more of the motorists were driving within the legal limit of 35 mph during the examination period. The study was conducted by the DeKalb Public...

IFC wants to take power of sanctioning fraternities

By Tammy Sholer | October 19, 1988

The Interfraternity Council wants to put more responsibility on fraternities for holding parties and wants to take the power of sanctioning fraternities from NIU. IFC President Tom Zur said that, originally, IFC planned to vote on the alcohol policy at...