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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

Addition plans underway

By Elizabeth M. Behland | October 3, 1988

Planning for a $2.7 million addition to Faraday Hall is underway and waiting for the construction approval of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. According to the Campus Master Plan Executive Summary, Faraday II will adjoin the hall, which is located...

Bench depth adds power and control to gridiron win

By Dave Elsesser | October 3, 1988

For the first time in five games this season, NIU had a chance to savor a win near the end of a game. A 17-3 victory over Southwest Missouri State at Huskie Stadium Saturday added a nice touch to Parents' Day in that the Huskies were able to get a lot...

Lecturer advocates weapons reduction

By David Kirkpatrick | October 3, 1988

The continuing mistrust between the United States and the Soviet Union, along with the Reagan Administration's commitment to "Star Wars," are two obstacles that stand in the way of further nuclear arms reductions between the two countries. This message...

Computers displacing card index

By Katrina Kelly | October 3, 1988

Computer-shy students hunting for books in NIU's Founders Memorial Library might not find what they're looking for in the library's card catalog. The library's seven computer terminals now store most of the information needed to locate library books,...

SCOPA shouldn’t take sides

September 30, 1988

Wednesday night the Student Association's Internal Affairs Committee met to decide the fate of SCOPA. Some members of the IAC wanted to eliminate the Student Committee On Political Action entirely, but it appears that will not happen. Now it looks as...

Commission to hold minority social

By Jill Stocker | September 30, 1988

Walt Owens, chairman of NIU's Commission on the Status of Minorities, will host a reception today at his house to help new students on campus meet and socialize with other minority students and faculty. Owens said a problem many minorities face at NIU...

LaTourette speaks out for his plan

By Dina Paluzzi | September 30, 1988

NIU President John LaTourette said he will continue to speak out for what is in the best interests of Illinois—education. This is in response to criticism by Illinois Auditor General Robert Cronson about President LaTourette's plan for restructuring...

Citizens to discuss social problems

September 30, 1988

Concerns about crime, vandalism, safety and property values will be addressed by 3rd ward residents and city officials at a meeting Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 612, 637 N. 11th St. Neighborhood residents,...

Tuition charge OK’d for NIU’s spring term

By Claudia Curry | September 30, 1988

The $125 tuition surcharge, approved by the Board of Regents Sept. 15, will be implemented for the spring 1989 semester at all Regency universities, including NIU. The $125 surcharge was favored over a proposed $125 tuition increase by several Regents...

NIU sues employee for parking fines

By Suzanne Tomse | September 30, 1988

NIU is currently involved in a lawsuit with a university employee who has not paid $530 in parking fines incurred by his failure to properly register his vehicle from October 1987 to May 1988. During this time period, Wayne Fetzer, an NIU laundry facilities...

Opponents establish platforms

By David Kirkpatrick | September 30, 1988

Platforms have been set, and already, allegations are flying in the campaign for Circuit Clerk of DeKalb County. Republican incumbent Maureen Josh is following a "qualified candidate" platform, feeling that her past four years in office have earned her...

Motion requests judge to dismiss student charges

By Suzanne Tomse | September 30, 1988

A motion to dimiss the charge of resisting a peace officer will be reviewed at a hearing today for about 75 NIU students involved in the Day of Action II sit-in protest on Lincoln Highway April 13. Don Henderson, NIU director of Students' Legal Assistance...

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