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Drugs, alcohol led to student’s death

By Marianne Renner | July 11, 1988

A combination of drugs and alcohol contributed to the death of an NIU student last April, a jury panel officially announced at an inquest July 6.

Stenio LaPlanche, 20, passed out with a .16 percent alcohol blood level and suffocated on his vomit. Traces of cocaine also were found in his body. However, because tests are still in progress, the DeKalb County Coroner's office does not know what other chemicals could be discovered.

A spokesman for the office said both drugs and alcohol contributed to LaPlanche's vomiting, and because he was unconscious, they also caused respiratory failure.

The coroner's six-member jury panel suggested the police investigate the Eagles Club, 4th and Locust streets, where LaPlanche was drinking the night he died.

LaPlanche was pronounced dead April 23, after his roommates found him unconscious in a car outside of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, 900 Greenbrier Road.

Earlier reports state the students were drinking alcohol at their home before going to the Eagles Club.

LaPlanche's four roommates later visited some friends near the fraternity house, but Stenio remained in the car.

Mike Haines, Health Enhancement Services coordinator, said that though a mixture of cocaine and alcohol can cause death, it is not the result of a chemical reaction.

"Technically, the effects (of combining cocaine and alcohol) are considered antagonistic. They work against each other," he said.

Haines said that because alcohol counteracts the effects of cocaine, an individual might not realize how "high" he is and therefore might continue to increase doses of cocaine.

This could cause an overdose, Haines said.

Daryl Jackson, administrative director at Kishwaukee Community Hospital's Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Treatment Center, said another danger in cocaine abuse is "cocaine psychosis." This reaction, which can last hours or days, causes the user to become disoriented, paranoid and anxious.

He said cocaine could be lethal because it increases the heart rate, respiratory system and nervous system. Alcohol, on the other hand, causes these systems to collapse.

NIU students contend for 6th ward position

By Sylvia Phillips | July 11, 1988

Four NIU students have applied for the position of DeKalb's 6th ward alderman, said Mayor Greg Sparrow. Interviews for the position are planned for next week, Sparrow said. After discussing the applicants with incumbent 6th Ward Alderman Steven Brody...

CPR class scheduled

July 11, 1988

A one-day training session to teach adult cardiopulminary resuscitation and how to treat choking victims is scheduled for July 20 at the Student Recreation Center. Registration is at the rec center during regular business hours, or by mail until July...

Financial aid process OK’d

By Kristin Rachie | July 11, 1988

Congress recently passed a new procedure called the Congressional Methodology which changes the process by which all student financial aid offices assess student earnings. Jerry Augsburger, director of student financial aid, said all students applying...

Robbery suspect sought in delivery truck hold-up

July 11, 1988

A Domino's Pizza delivery man was held at gunpoint and robbed Monday after delivering pizza at 807 Ridge Rd. Witnesses described the suspect as a heavily-built black man, about 5 feet tall, and between 17 and 19 years old. Police said the suspect approached...

Crop-duster crash spills chemicals near airport

By Marianne Renner | July 11, 1988

A crop-duster filled with pesticide and water went off the DeKalb-Taylor Municipal Airport runway Monday, causing the pesticide to discharge, but firefighters said there was no leakage into the water supply. DeKalb Police Chief Joseph Maciejewski said...

Chapman’s going places:

By Nancy Broten | July 11, 1988

A homeless woman and her husband. An onlooker to violence in racially integrated cities. A neighbor who hears the sounds of domestic violence each night. A dreamer dreaming for mountains of material things to keep sadness and loneliness away. A runaway...

Release of staff member evokes varied responses

By Mike Solley | July 11, 1988

A CHANCE counselor, her job is to "work with students and work to get them admitted (to NIU)," she said. Palmer said her way of doing things often conflicts with her superiors'. For instance, "my relationship with the Black Greek Council was interpreted...

Alumni boost phonathon funds

By Kristin Rachie | July 11, 1988

The NIU Office of Development and Alumni Relations concluded their 1987-88 Alumni Phonathon in June, receiving their largest donations to date. More than 5,500 NIU alumni pledged $113,000, compared with the 3,800 donors who pledged $63,811 in 1986-1987....

Trips, movies on CAB’s summer agenda

By Bitrus Gwamna | July 11, 1988

A bus trip to Great America is planned for the weekend by the Campus Activities Board. Jerry Reedy, a spokesman for the board, said the bus will leave NIU Friday morning, and will return at about 10 p.m. the same day. Students wishing to go on the trip...

IBHE OKs monies for co-op college sponsored by NIU

By Sean Noble | July 11, 1988

The Illinois Board of Higher Education authorized $60,000 July 1 for the establishment of a new cooperative college institution in Rockford led by NIU. NIU President John LaTourette said the new Northern Illinois Regional Academic Center will replace...

Maximum aid period pushed to six years

By Mike Solley | July 11, 1988

The Illinois Board of Higher Education recommends students be eligible to receive funds from the Monetary Awards Program for six years instead of five. The recommendation is the result of one-year study by the IBHE of financial aid in Illinois. Ross Hodel,...

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