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SAMTB revising busline ID policy

By Dina Paluzzi | February 23, 1988

Revisions for a proposed busing identification and pass policy were made by the Student Association Mass Transit Board Monday, and the policy will be voted on at the Feb. 29 board meeting. It is stated in the proposed policy all passengers on Huskie Buses...

Facility helps adult returning students

By Sylvia Phillips | February 23, 1988

"Nontraditional students" returning to college after participating in the work force or raising children might experience "culture shock," financial problems and fear of failing. Sharon Howard, University Resources for Women director, said services such...

Stubbs excels along ragged edge of disaster

By Chris Sigley | February 23, 1988

Sometimes the art of creativity requires bending the rules a little. Such is the case with NIU women's basketball player Gena Stubbs. While the junior forward's success has relied on a compromise of working in a system and being creative, coach Jane Albright...

Alcohol abuse group

February 23, 1988

An NIU organization which stresses alcohol awareness education and abuse prevention for college students will meet Thursday to discuss implementation of a more active program. Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS)...

Proposed tax district passes first test

By Susie Snyder | February 23, 1988

A proposed ordinance for the creation of a Greek Row Special Service Tax District passed a first reading Monday night, despite negative comments from property owners of the proposed area. A public hearing held during the regular DeKalb City Council meeting...

Orser should’ve used a good, stiff check

By Dave Tuley | February 23, 1988

Olympic competition is mainly man (or woman) against Longines. In certain events, like figure skating, the participants are judged, but the majority of events are set against a clock, which is no longer labeled "Swiss Timing." We see elapsed time, cumulative...

Latin Studies director to leave

By Stephanie Bradley | February 23, 1988

The future of the Center for Latino/Latin American Studies was discussed Monday by about 35 NIU students and the acting dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Peter Nicholls. Felix M. Padilla, the director of the center and a sociology professor,...

Residence halls involved in ‘Skip-a-Meal’ program

By Elizabeth M. Behland | February 23, 1988

The NIU Hunger Project is sponsoring a "Skip-a-Meal" program which is expected to raise $8,000 for the underprivileged. Cathy Raidna, NIU Hunger Project vice president, said the skip-a-meal program is taking place in the residence halls. Residents who...

Students to earn credit for trips to Europe, Asia

By Stephanie Bradley | February 22, 1988

The School of Art and the Center for International and Special Programs are sponsoring a summer program to Europe and Asia for graduate and undergraduate credit. Dimitri Liakos, professor and chairman of Art History, is directing the program, which gives...

Davis confronts flier controversy

By Sandi Patyk | February 22, 1988

At Sunday's Student Association Senate meeting SA Vice President Cam Davis opened the floor for discussion of his involvement with the Phi Beta Sigma flier incident. "I know a lot of you (senators) have been talking behind my back about what I did or...

Coed gym weekend: women set records

By Kari Brackett | February 22, 1988

While there was plenty of coed gymnastics action to watch at Chick Evans Field House Friday and Sunday, many eyes were on the NIU women tumblers. Both the NIU men's and women's squads were hosts Friday night, but the women stole the show. The women Huskies...

Cancelling classes will show solidarity

February 22, 1988

The Student Committee on Political Action decided Thursday to ask the NIU administration to cancel classes for the Day of Action II April 13. This would enable all students who wish to participate in the day's activities to do so without skipping classes....