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Traveling art exhibit displays work of both teacher, student

By Amanda Martin | September 18, 1988

The traveling exhibit "Art Across America: Artists and their Students" is making its final stop here in DeKalb in Gallery 200 of the Visual Arts Building now through Oct. 2. Curator Moira Geoffrin, a professor at the University of Arizona, organized the...

City to discuss FBO site

By Sylvia Phillips | September 18, 1988

Cost projections for DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport's proposed fixed base operator building will be discussed by the DeKalb City Council and the Airport Advisory Board during a meeting at 7 p.m. today. DeKalb City Manager Mark Stevens said bids for the...

Roy disappointed in NIU’s win over Bradley

By Bob Regan | September 18, 1988

The NIU soccer team boosted its record to 3-3-0 over the weekend by defeating Bradley 2-0 in front of a home crowd at Huskie Stadium Most people would think the 2-0 win would gladly be accepted by a coach. However, soccer coach Willy Roy expected a greater...

Refugees’ plight focus of peace group’s meeting

By David Kirkpatrick | September 18, 1988

The continuing United States military support for Central American armies was the most-debated topic of discussion last night at the meeting of a local peace group. The first meeting of the year for the DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice...

Status review hearing for Day of Action charges postponed

September 18, 1988

Friday's status review hearing for about 75 NIU students who were charged with resisting a peace officer and obstructing a highway has been postponed until Sept. 30. Don Henderson, NIU director of Students' Legal Assistance and defense attorney for 65...

NIU student dies in accident

By Suzanne Tomse | September 18, 1988

NIU Student Karri Botz, 17, described by friends as "bouncy and energetic," was killed in a motorcycle-pedestrian collision on Annie Glidden Road, just north of Crane Drive, Saturday at 1:20 a.m. DeKalb police report Botz was crossing Annie Glidden westbound,...

Victims forced to pay for crimes of others’

September 18, 1988

Last Tuesday the right-to-lifers won a big battle. The Senate gave up its hope of passing legislation that would permit Medicaid to pay for the abortions of women who were victims of rape or incest and couldn't afford to pay themselves. Hurray for the...

Illinois’ general funds up from last year

By Jill Stocker | September 15, 1988

Illinois ended August with $62 million in its General Funds account, $45 million more than the $17 million left at the end of August 1987, said Rick Davis, press secretary for the state of Illinois. The Illinois balance at the end of July 1988 was $265...

Countryman invites backers to attend fundraising brunch

By Tammy Sholer | September 15, 1988

People supporting Rep. John Countryman, R-DeKalb, can donate to his re-election campaign for state representative by attending a champagne brunch Sept. 18. Countryman's Legislative Aid, Nancy Beasley, said the brunch is informal. She said speakers and...

Drought teaches farmers useless lessons

By David Kirkpatrick | September 15, 1988

This summer's record-breaking drought has taught farmers around the nation a number of lessons. However, questions remain as to whether any of the lessons can be effectively used in the future. "As I see it now, there are, perhaps, some things which we...

Future alumni donations uncertain

By Amanda Martin | September 15, 1988

With the rising cost of tuition and budget cuts imposing a greater financial burden on students and the university, alumni contributions are becoming increasingly important in areas such as alumni-funded scholarships. However, future alumni donations...

SSU students to vote on $1 mandatory, refundable fee

By Claudia Curry | September 15, 1988

The Illinois Student Association will hold a referendum at Sangamon State University in Springfield next week to propose the addition of an annual mandatory, refundable $1 fee to their student fees. A similar referendum was held at NIU last spring to...