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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

Albright’s crew to battle tough schedule

By Dan Moran | October 15, 1987

NIU sports fans remember all too well what happened the last time a Huskie team dove headfirst into the Big Time. Don't look now, but the women's basketball team is challenging the bullies. However, head coach Jane Albright said at Wednesday's Media Day...

‘Scapin’ mixes rap, classical

By Lynn Hammarstrom | October 15, 1987

Neoclassical theater is rarely, if ever, thought of in the same vein as rap music. But the NIU theater department plans to end that idea when they stage a highly original production of Moliere's classic commedia del'arte farce "Scapin." "Scapin," which...

Crime victims assured confidentiality

By Daron Walker | October 15, 1987

Identities of victims and witnesses of violent crimes, such as sexual assault, can be kept confidential if they come forward to the University Judicial Office and local law enforcement agencies. University Judicial Office Director Larry Bolles said information...

Survey measures drug, alcohol use

By Suzanne Tomse | October 15, 1987

In an effort to develop new drug and alcohol programming at NIU, a student survey will be conducted next week to measure the extent of substance usage on campus. The survey will be distributed in most of the larger classes either at the end or beginning...

SCOPA seeks OK for class involvement

By Nancy Broten | October 15, 1987

Members of the Student Committee On Political Action confirmed at Wednesday's meeting to meet with NIU college deans and department heads today, seeking permission for class involvement in NIU's Oct. 21 Day of Action. SCOPA members will suggest that faculty...

NIU changing harassment policy

By Paul Wagner | October 15, 1987

Normal- NIU's sexual harassment procedures are too complex and the university is drafting changes in its policy, NIU officials reported Wednesday. eports from the three Regency schools—NIU, Illinois State University and Sangamon State University—were...

Local officials voice support of new board

By Jim Wozniak | October 15, 1987

Editor's note: This is the third of a three-part series on the possibility of NIU receiving its own governing board. This part focuses on those people who support the proposal. NIU's local state legislators always have supported bills and amendments calling...

New board faces opposition

By Jim Wozniak | October 14, 1987

Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on the possibility of NIU's receiving its own governing board. This part focuses on those who oppose such a move. If Sen. Patrick Welch, D-Peru, and Rep. John Countryman, R-DeKalb, are going to...

Rally supports Day of Action

By Nancy Broten | October 14, 1987

The sound of music once again will emanate from King Memorial Commons at noon Thursday in order to draw students to participate in a rally sponsored by the Student Committee On Political Action. The rally is part of the Student Association committee's...

Car towing surprises football refs

By Dave Tuley | October 14, 1987

After officiating NIU's 41-5 homecoming victory against Toledo Saturday, three Big Ten referees were surprised to discover their cars had been towed during the game. Cars belonging to referee Gil Marchman, umpire Bob Pickens and field judge George Solomon...

SA board delays budget vote

By Pam Schmidt | October 14, 1987

After reviewing several possible three-year budget proposals Monday, the Student Association Mass Transit Board decided to delay voting on its recommendation to be given to the President's Fee Study Committee. Phil Kessler, SA services adviser and chairman...

NIU considering land purchase

By Jim Wozniak | October 14, 1987

NIU has approached Equitable Insurance of America and informed the company of its interest in the land formerly occupied by the Wurlitzer piano company at 403 Gurler Road, said Mike Tozzi, Equitable sales vice president. Tom Montiegel, NIU vice president...

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