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UPs warn students of book thefts

By Daron Walker | December 11, 1987

University Police are warning students of increased book thefts on campus after two book bags were stolen Thursday. Officer Al Eklund said police see an increased number of book thefts during this time of the year because students can return their books...

WKDI planning referendum to retain UPI use

By Susie Snyder | December 11, 1987

WDKI is taking another step to retain their United Press International wire service by planning a referendum proposal to be submitted to the Student Association Supreme Court for review, WDKI Program Manager Marna Coldwater said. The SA senate voted against...

Journalism prof. to teach in China

By Moin H. Khan | December 11, 1987

In an effort to help Chinese students understand and read English newspapers, NIU's International and Special Programs will sponsor a journalism professor's trip to China. Associate professor Donald Peterson will teach a course in newspaper reading to...

Judicial vacancy proposal backed

By Tammy Sholer | December 11, 1987

NIU Law School Dean Leonard Strickman joined other law deans in supporting a merit selection proposal for the replacement of Illinois judges. Judicial vacancies should be filled by a merit system rather than an election, Strickman said. He said he supported...

SA president serves on UC while ineligible

By Suzanne Tomse | December 11, 1987

Student Association President Jim Fischer is ineligible to serve as a student member of the University Council because he is not taking the required nine credit hours this semester. NIU's Constitution and Bylaws state, "Students in good academic standing...

Faculty to form new task force

By Suzanne Tomse | December 10, 1987

The Faculty Assembly voted Wednesday in favor of forming a task force charged with developing a proposal for the formation of a faculty senate at NIU. The task force members will be chosen from among all faculty and will be appointed by University Council...

DeKalb offers holiday spirit to escape final exam worry

By Lynn Hammerstrom | December 10, 1987

Anyone looking for Christmas spirit during these few final days of frantic exam worries can choose from holiday events throughout the DeKalb area. Friday evening at 7:30 the volunteers of Preservation of the Egyptian Theater will sponser the 8th Annual...

McCabe’s offers annual dinner for needy

By Louise Koryta | December 10, 1987

Last-minute preparations for Christmas are common to many, but not to McCabe's workers who prepare year-round for their community Christmas dinner. Auctioning different bar items and selling hotdogs and sodas throughout the year are just two ways McCabe's...

DeKalb officials talk about treaty

By Sean Noble | December 10, 1987

While many local authorities do not view Tuesday's Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty as militarily pivotal, most said it is an important first step in relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. Political science assistant Professor...

Local stores prepare for Christmas rush

By Katrina Kelly | December 10, 1987

While most students' minds are filled with visions of grades and finals this week, local businesses are stocking their shelves in aniticipation of the Christmas gift-giving rush. "Christmas boxer shorts are a new item this year," Nora Beck, assistant...

LaTourette comments on CHANCE

By Sandi Patyk | December 10, 1987

Universities must make the effort to attract and retain minority students while the minorities are young, NIU President John LaTourette said Wednesday. "Education is not seen as important in many minority communities. We need to intervene early so the...

Continuing ed. sponsors sports medicine seminar

By Marianne Renner | December 10, 1987

NIU's College of Continuing Education is holding a three-day conference for athletes, coaches and those interested in sports medicine beginning Friday. "We have speakers covering every aspect (of athletic medicine) from head to toe," Continuing Education...