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Executive board formally inducted

By Stephanie Bradley | August 2, 1988

A ceremony to induct the new Student Association executive board—President Paula Radtke, Vice President Gregg Bliss and Treasurer Diana Turowski—was held Sunday in the Swen Parson gallery. The audience of about 30 SA senators, parents, administrators...

Wingfield deal possible attempt to cut contract

By Mike Solley | August 2, 1988

The Board of Regents might be trying to cut long-term expenses by granting NIU Professor Clyde Wingfield a year off with pay—a move that could eliminate the former NIU president's salary from NIU's payroll. A Regent member, who asked not to be identified,...

Alderman makes bid for election support

By Joelle McGinnis | August 2, 1988

Seventh Ward Alderman Mark Powell dropped in on Sunday's Student Association meeting to make a bid for support during his run for DeKalb's mayoral position. Speaking to those SA members in attendance, Powell said more respect and support is needed from...

Regents’ ethics questioned

By Mike Solley | August 2, 1988

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is questioning the ethics of a Board of Regents decision to grant NIU Professor Clyde Wingfield a year off with pay, while a local legislator is suggesting the decision be investigated. The deal, which will allow...

Bush to expand defense, support freedom fighters

August 2, 1988

Chicago(AP) - Vice President George Bush, sketching the outlines of a foreign policy for the 1990s, said Tuesday he would deploy a space-based missile defense system "as soon as feasible" and would support freedom fighters around the globe. "It is not...

Radtke condemns Regents

By Paul Wagner | August 2, 1988

Student Association President Paula Radtke condemned the Board of Regents Sunday for their secret arrangement to give former NIU President Clyde Wingfield a year off with pay. "I would like to see the senate pass a resolution condemning the Regents' actions,"...

HSC project plan could lower costs

By Holly Schubert | August 2, 1988

Architects for the Holmes Student Center tower renovations are trying to reduce project costs by exploring alternatives for securing stone to the tower's exterior wall. Gerry Orr, an architect for Ware and Associates, the firm which originally designed...

Carlucci inspects lates Soviet Blackjack bomber

August 2, 1988

Kubinka Air Force Base, U.S.S.R. (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci boarded the Kremlin's new secret bomber and watched war games on tours Tuesday of two bases that had been off-limits to Westerners. The visits to Kubinka including the bomber...

SA’s new computer could wait

August 2, 1988

The purchase of a new computer system for the Student Association approved by the summer finance committee was suggested "to avoid embarassing situations" like those which have occurred in the past, but before this situation is over the SA may find itself...

National Teke chapter disunites NIU colony

By Holly Schubert | August 2, 1988

The NIU colony of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity was disaffiliated by the national chapter's grand council Aug. 1. Mark Fite, general manager for Tau Kappa Epsilon's national chapter, said the Tekes were unable to meet a set of 16 requirements required...

SA votes on computer system funds

By Paul Wagner | August 2, 1988

A spontaneously-formed Student Association committee voted Sunday to allocate itself $8,500 in summer student fees for the purchase of a new computer system. The system was among almost $14,000 allocated for supplemental funding for student organizations....

Regency employees to get salary hike

By Mike Solley | July 26, 1988

For the first time in two years, NIU faculty members can expect a salary increase because of a two-step program adopted last week by the Board of Regents which will utilize additional funding from the Illinois legislature. John Pembroke, Regents vice-chancellor,...