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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

‘Scruffy the Cat’ to perform in Diversions

By Lynn Hammarstrom | October 1, 1987

The Campus Activities Board concert committee welcomes Boston rock ‘n' roll band "Scruffy the Cat" to Diversions tonight. The four-member band is part of the "big explosion of bands coming out of Boston now," said Gerald Joyce, concert committee member....

Greeks aid in fighting budget cut

By Christine Boike | October 1, 1987

Fraternities and sororities will join other student organizations in events leading up to and including the statewide Day of Action, a response to NIU's $3.3 million budget reduction. The Student Committee on Political Action (SCOPA) is organizing those...

Enrollments up statewide

By Marianne Renner | October 1, 1987

Universities statewide saw fall enrollment increases, resulting in major re-adjustments for some. Eastern Illinois University experienced a 139 on-campus student increase from last year, jumping enrollment to 10,121. Dr. Samuel Taber, dean of student...

Officials comment on week’s events

By Jim Wozniak | October 1, 1987

Administrators, faculty and legislators attended a reception Wednesday held for author Jacqueline Fleming, the legislative black caucus and two Board of Regents members as part of Unity Through Diversity Week. Fleming, who spoke Wednesday night on the...

Willy Roy: comedian, psychologist, coach

By Tom Clegg | September 30, 1987

It is less than 24 hours after an exasperating weekend for the NIU soccer team, but coach Willy Roy is all smiles. But that is nothing unusual for Roy, who finds time for a joke anytime, anywhere. Freshman and son Willy Roy Jr. says the humor is just...

Hometown boy worrks through minors

By Gary Sadewater | September 30, 1987

Every Little Leaguer's dream is to become a professional baseball player—to play in the big leagues. That dream continues with a player into his high school days, then into college. But most players' dreams end before reaching high school. Steve Adkins...

Committee narrows field for AD position

By Jim Wozniak | September 29, 1987

After meeting about three hours Friday, the athletic director search committee "reduced significantly" the number of applicants who remain in the running, Chairman Nancy Vedral said Monday. Vedral declined to reveal the exact number of people who remain,...

Council OKs parking ban, tax changes

By Paul Wagner | September 29, 1987

Amendments to the city's sales tax ordinance and an ordinance to ban parking on two streets near NIU were approved last night by the DeKalb City Council. The changes in the sales tax ordinance will change the penalties imposed for retailers who fail to...

Pettibone, team will live with tie

By Dan Moran | September 29, 1987

After bringing back a win from Western Michigan a week ago, NIU football boss Jerry Pettibone received a victory apple from wily soccer coach Willy Roy at the weekly Huskie Club luncheon. Monday found Pettibone expressing mock disappointment when Roy...

Univ. sees rise in grants, awards

By Tammy Sholer | September 29, 1987

Support for faculty research, training and creative projects has increased about 18 percent for the 1987 fiscal year since FY86. Director for Sponsored Projects Linda Schwarz said during the last fiscal year $9.71 million for 363 grants and contracts...

Students battle racism at rally

By Sandi Patyk | September 29, 1987

Author Lou Turner said Monday's rally against racism, held at King Memorial Commons, was a test for NIU students. "It's obvious racism hasn't gone away, and neither should the opposition to racism," Turner said. The rally, organized by the John Lennon...

Alumni donations hit record high

By Matt James | September 28, 1987

Contributions to the NIU Foundation reached an all-time high of $1.9 million during fiscal year 1987, and total assets are now at about $4 million. Total Foundation income during the 1987 fiscal year amounted to more than $2.3 million, including investment...

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