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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

Passerby discovers cadaver

November 1, 1988

Although autopsy results will not be in until later this week, DeKalb police have determined a homicide investigation is not necessary in the death of a DeKalb resident, whose body was found in Huber Park. DeKalb County Coroner Dennis Miller said Lorenza...

Free condom ad stirs controversy

By Susie Snyder | November 1, 1988

SPIN magazine is being pulled from the newsracks of about 20 national retail store chains this month because of the magazine's inclusion of free condoms in its November issue. SPIN, a rock music-oriented magazine, is combining efforts with Carter Wallace...

History gathered at Hall of Fame

By Eric Burt | November 1, 1988

Representatives from several eras of NIU history gathered Friday night to reminisce, shake hands and exchange stories of the past. But most importantly, they gathered to accept induction into the NIU Athletic Hall of Fame. The Seventh Hall of Fame Banquet...

Quadrangle to be renovated

By Elizabeth M. Behland | November 1, 1988

The Wirtz Quadrangle, located between Wirtz Hall and the University Health Service, will be renovated this summer with a budget of more than $158,000. NIU Physical Plant Director John Harrod said "observation of the site and its utilization indicated...

Jazz band to play at annual concert

By Diane Buerger | November 1, 1988

The NIU All-University Jazz Band will perform a variety of music at its fall concert on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building. The NIU Jazz Band consists of 19 members, most are music majors. NIU Jazz Band director...

Faculty Assembly to discuss Mater Paln of university

November 1, 1988

Eddie Williams, vice president for finance and planning, will lead a discussion of the Master Plan, an analysis of the NIU campus and a guide for future university building projects, at Wednesday's Faculty Assembly meeting. The meeting will begin at 3...

IFC to vote on amending constitution

By Tammy Sholer | November 1, 1988

The Interfraternity Council should vote at its meeting tonight on whether to take the power to sanction NIU fraternities by amending the IFC constitution. The meeting will take place at 8 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center Heritage Room. NIU imposes sanctions...

Student in serious condition

November 1, 1988

An NIU sophomore was listed in serious condition late Monday afternoon at St. Anthony's Medical Center in Rockford after she was struck by a vehicle on campus Saturday night. Andrea Ford, 20, 907 Kimberly Drive #5, was taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital...

Towers editor asks to print one edition

By Greg Rivara | October 31, 1988

The $8,000 allocated for the fall and spring semester editions of Towers magazine came under scrutiny in Sunday night's Student Association meeting after the publication's editor asked to use the money to print only one edition. Towers Editor Shelley...

Trick play gives fans early Halloween treat

By Dave Elsesser | October 31, 1988

Even though Ball State placekicker Kenny Stucker's game-winning field goal spoiled the party at NIU's 81st Homecoming Game, for at least a few Huskies, Saturday's 18-17 defeat won't go down as a complete loss. There was the solid, 19-tackle effort NIU...

Group checks for poorly lit areas

By Holly Schubert | October 31, 1988

A group of about 10 people including NIU administrators and student leaders took a walking tour of the campus Thursday night inspecting the grounds for areas with inadequate lighting. John LaTourette, president, Jon Dalton, vice-president of student affairs,...

Committee eyes alternate lecture program funding

By Elizabeth M. Behland | October 31, 1988

An advisory committee for NIU President John LaTourette met for its first session of the semester on Friday and began reviewing fee alternatives for the Graduate Colloquim Fund that allows guest speakers to lecture graduate students. Anthony Fusaro, President's...

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