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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Student declared guilty of unlawful weapon use

November 10, 1987

NIU student Edward Stange, 415 Lincoln Hall, was pronounced guilty Tuesday of the misdemeanor charge of unlawful use of weapons, Assistant State's Attorney Duke Harris said. arris said Stange pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced...

UC plans to attack problems

By Suzanne Tomse | November 10, 1987

An action plan addressing discrimination issues on campus and the undergraduate student grade appeal procedure will be discussed by the University Council Wednesday. UC Executive Secretary Judith Bischoff said William Monat, NIU discrimination task force...

Jazz ensemble features guest vocalist, artist

By Robyn Richard | November 10, 1987

The NIU Jazz Ensemble will perform its nationally honored annual fall concert with special guest appearances by artist Denis Di Blasio and new vocalist Jon Johnson Thursday. The free concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the...

Chicago utility plan would affect DeKalb

By Joelle McGinnis | November 10, 1987

The proposal for Chicago to purchase Commonwealth Edison's system franchise there after its contract expires in 1990 would affect greatly DeKalb-area residents. In an attempt to reduce spending costs at ComEd's Chicago system franchise, the city has been...

SA approves funding

By Alan Marcus | November 9, 1987

In a unanimous vote, the Student Association Senate approved $6,800 in supplemental funding for Towers magazine this Sunday night. SA Treasurer Todd Lipscomb said the additional funds will replenish monies which, he said, were erroneously taken out of...

Council, provost set to discuss budget priorities

By Suzanne Tomse | November 9, 1987

NIU Provost Kendall Baker will discuss his "Working Priorities" paper dealing with NIU's budget when he meets with the Council on Instruction Nov. 19. The council decided Nov. 5 they would develop a list of questions to address to Baker. In addition,...

8 balloons reach Canada from NIU

By Christine Boike | November 9, 1987

Eight balloons drifted to Canada from Huskie Stadium, the launching pad for Sigma Sigma Sigma's Balloon Ascension Contest. More than 1,000 balloons were released by about 35 Tri-Sig women for their national philanthropy project during the National Anthem...

LaTourette expresses support

By Moin H. Khan | November 9, 1987

NIU President John LaTourette Saturday assured Hispanic students of his personal interest in helping them obtain degrees from the university. While addressing students' parents, who gathered at a potluck organized by the University Resources for Latinos...

Attacks investigated

By Louise Koryta and Paul Wagner | November 9, 1987

Two sexual assaults which occurred locally within the past three weeks are under investigation, DeKalb Police Sgt. Charles Kross said Friday. Although rumors about a string of rapes have been circulating on Greek Row, Kross confirmed only two assaults...

Officials offer advice for victims of assault

By Louise Koryta and Paul Wagner | November 9, 1987

Local health officials said victims of sexual assault should report to a hospital immediately in order for evidence to be obtained and medical attention, including counseling, to be administered. Donna Lalley, Kishwaukee Hospital clinical nurse specialist,...

Tuition money freed for NIU use

By Jim Wozniak | November 9, 1987

SPRINGFIELD -NIU was granted permission to spend the revenue from the $150 tuition increase next semester as it comes in but received no additional general revenue funds when the state legislative session ended Friday. In a deal struck between Gov. James...

Appointee for ROTC committee approved

By Nancy Broten | November 9, 1987

Student Association President Jim Fischer's appointment of SA Sen. Joe Annunzio to the University Committee on Reserve Officers Training Corps was approved by the SA senate Sunday. Annunzio was the only appointee Fischer brought to the senate this week....

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