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Parties debate political issues

September 13, 1988

The Persian Gulf situation and national education policy will be two topics discussed as the College Republicans and the Young Democrats stage their first debate and open forum of the year at 9 p.m. tonight in the Holmes Student Center's Capitol Room....

Alumni donors contribute $459,564

By Amanda Martin | September 13, 1988

In a time when alternatives to state money for higher education funding become increasingly important, a university's alumni could become valuable resources. According to a recent university report, nearly 10,000 NIU alumni contributed $459,564 to NIU...

Sigma Pi house off probation

By Tammy Sholer | September 13, 1988

The probationary status that loomed over the Sigma Pi fraternity house this summer was removed by the university yesterday. Jeff Cufaude, NIU activities adviser for University Programming and Activities, said, "The university removed the probationary...

SCOPA to rally before Regents

By Matt James | September 13, 1988

Student Committee On Political Action Co-chairman Fritz Fiebig said the rally SCOPA has organized for Thursday's Board of Regents meeting at NIU "could get bad if the Board of Regents doesn't listen to us." Although representatives of the university and...

Alumni to participate in student career day

By Dina Paluzzi | September 12, 1988

Junior business majors will get a taste of the "real world" from NIU alumni at the annual College of Business Career Day to give them career advice and information. The Career Day, sponsored by the Career Advisory Board, will be held Sept. 14 from 9 a.m....

Fight sanctions to be discussed

By Tammy Sholer | September 12, 1988

The Sigma Pi fraternity house will receive sanctions today for a fight in the spring between some of its members and members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house. Jeff Cufaude, activities adviser for University Programming and Activities, said, "It...

Serene Holmes outspoken on court

By Chris Sigley | September 12, 1988

Cathy Holmes has a lot of things to talk about, yet she would be the last one to say anything. The senior NIU volleyball co-captain led the 1987 Huskie squad in kills (321), kills-per-game (2.79), solo blocks (42) and block assists (138). She was praised...

Jones’ post to be filled by ‘89

By Jim Engineer | September 12, 1988

NIU Athletic Director Gerald O'Dell said the position of associate athletic director is still open after it was vacated by Susie Pembroke-Jones last month. "We are in the process of initiating the paperwork to hire someone for the position," O'Dell said....

Response slow for ride service

By Matt James | September 12, 1988

"If it saves one rape or accident in a year, it's worth it," said Dave Pack, a member of the Student Association Mass Transit Board. Pack was referring to NIU's first ever late night ride service which the transit board is offering in an effort to curb...

Investigation of murder still underway in DeKalb

By Suzanne Tomse | September 12, 1988

The Aug. 21 stangulation of DeKalb resident Lisa Garretson is still "under investigation" by the DeKalb police, who report no new information about the case. Sgt. Chuck Kross, who is heading the investigation, said that after interviewing more than 100...

Development of King statue delayed

By Greg Rivara | September 11, 1988

Although plans to create a memorial statue for slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King began about four years ago, his likeness has yet to be displayed in the Martin Luther King Memorial Commons. Patricia Hewitt, NIU assistant director of budget...

Wesley Foundation to sponsor seminar on civil disobedience

By Michelle Isaacson | September 11, 1988

Exploration of different forms of non-violent resistance is the basis of a seminar titled "Considering Civil Disobedience" to be held Tuesday at the Wesley Foundation. The seminar also will focus on theory and practice for building an affinity group in...