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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

SSU president to resume duties in midst of rumors

By Dina Paluzzi | November 11, 1988

Durward Long, president of Sangamon State University, resumed his presidential duties Monday in the midst of rumors of "numerous incidents" of sexual harassment. Long's return followed a 60-day leave of absence during which he was treated for alcohol...

Students start monthly paper

By Jill Stocker | November 11, 1988

The Public Address System, a progressive alternative newspaper run by NIU students, will be distributed for the first time this academic year after Thanksgiving break. The newspaper, which was published only once last year under the name Mush!, is liberal...

Collider slated for Texas

By Elizabeth M. Behland | November 11, 1988

Department of Energy Secretary John Herrington's tentative decision was announced Thursday that the $4.4 billion Superconducting Super Collider will be constructed in Texas, and officials from competing states have voiced their strong opposition. The...

UP refutes security phone system

By Matt James | November 11, 1988

One University Police officer says there is "no justification" to install a campus security phone system that might be on NIU's campus by the 1989 fall semester. The proposed system would link about 50 security phones with the University Police Department,...

Being published vital to professors’ careers

By Amanda Martin | November 11, 1988

Professors in major universities across the country live by those words, knowing their careers may depend on being published. Doctoral degrees might get professors in the door at a university, but being published will keep them there, possibly with tenure....

Bank’s renovation helps physically disabled

By Joel Guggenheim | November 11, 1988

The First National Bank of DeKalb has made its services more accessible to physically disabled persons since the completion of several renovation projects. Recent construction includes a ramp at the main bank's entrance, 141 W. Lincoln Hwy. The ramp provides...

Officials upset by NIU ‘racism’

By Sean Noble and Susie Snyder | November 11, 1988

Two Chicago-area legislators said Thursday night that NIU President John LaTourette would "feel the wrath of the (Illinois) legislature" for the controversial dismissal of CHANCE counselor Martha Palmer, which they said was prompted by institutional racism....

Wrestlers heating up for season opener

By Eric Burt | November 11, 1988

NIU wrestling coach Ed Vatch has been "rubbing elbows" this week with the women's volleyball team. "They've been hot lately," Vatch said. "I'm hoping some of it will wear off on us." The wrestlers travel to Stevens Point, Wis., for the Wisconsin-Stevens...

Class to help students learn U.S. Constitution

By Joel Guggenheim | November 11, 1988

Every four years, national elections draw much attention and scrutiny to the United States government, the Constitution and what they mean to Americans. Many U.S. citzens, however, are ignorant of the document that establishes the laws and affirms the...

Third Ward to hear tips on housing

November 11, 1988

DeKalb 3rd Ward residents will discuss obtaining low-interest loans at a home improvements meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Plummers and Pipefitters Local No. 612, 637 N. 11th St. Bill Nicklas, director of building and community services, will present...

Groves replies to faculty

By Stephanie Bradley | November 4, 1988

A "totally mystified" Board of Regents Chancellor Roderick Groves responded to a letter by the NIU Faculty Assembly stating its displeasure with Groves' comments at its Sept. 28 meeting with a letter of his own. Groves, in his reply, said he did not understand...

Increasing minority instructors desired

By Jill Stocker | November 4, 1988

At a meeting of black faculty organizations yesterday, members discussed the lack of black faculty at NIU and began generating ideas to develop the best way to increase the number of minority faculty. Admasu Zike, director of the Center for Black Studies,...

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