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Plan could save taxpayers costs

By Nancy Broten | January 26, 1987

A plan which could bring long-term savings for DeKalb property taxpayers will be discussed at tonight's meeting of the DeKalb City Council. First Ward Alderman Ron Matekaitis said Illinois requires city governments to make an "actuarial analysis" of city...

NIU to buy gas directly, save money

By David Johnston | January 22, 1987

NIU will cut its energy costs in 1987 by significantly reducing its expenditure for natural gas. The savings for the university, however, will lead to a loss in revenue for the City of DeKalb. A federal law known as Rider 25 governing the direct sale...

Chicanos seek their lost roots

By Kristine Dik | January 22, 1987

Chicano people who have lost touch with their cultural roots are now trying to establish a racial identity, said Professor Leonel Campos, of Chicago State University, who discussed concerns within the Hispanic community Tuesday at NIU. Professor Campos,...

Loss of funds caps admissions

By Mike Solley | January 22, 1987

Prospective students might find it tougher to get into NIU starting in the fall of 1988 if expected budget cuts force a reduction in freshman admissions. At a press conference Jan. 13, NIU President John LaTourette said 1,650 qualified applicants were...

Traditions of Indians passed on

By Nancy Broten | January 22, 1987

The lifestyles and traditions of American Indians can provide a unique summer experience for students who take advantage of Indiana University's American Indian Reservation Project. The 17-year-old program sends students on a volunteer basis to Navajo...

WNIU requests second frequency

By Suzanne Tomse | January 22, 1987

In order to develop more specialized radio programming, WNIU-FM has applied for two new frequencies from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), said WNIU General Manager Mike Lazar. owever, the FCC has been "sitting on" both applications, Lazar...

Speaker honors King’s cause

By Lynn Hammarstrom | January 22, 1987

"The mighty man of the gospel will always dwell among us." So ended last night's tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by social commentator and political activist Lu Palmer. A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered last night in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium...

SA grants funding to NIU clubs

By Tammy Sholer | January 22, 1987

The Student Association Finance Committee approved four budget requests Tuesday night, totaling more than $3,200. The Minority Graduate Student Association's request for $1,384.55, which includes a variety of different items, was approved with a vote...

NIU could save $2.6 million on bond costs

January 21, 1987

NIU could save $2.6 million if the Board of Regents votes Thursday to allow it to prepay an outstanding revenue bond debt, Regents Vice Chancellor John Pembroke said. The U.S. Loan Department Discount Program is offering NIU a 30 percent discount totaling...

Physical therapy credits extended

By Suzanne Tomse | January 21, 1987

NIU freshmen majoring in physical therapy will need to complete 142 credit hours in order to obtain a degree due to changes effective next fall in required biology courses. This catalogue change was approved by the Council on Instruction last Thursday...

Industry could find DeKalb attractive

By Mike Solley | January 21, 1987

DeKalb is "a hot town for (industrial) prospects" because of its location and available industrial sites, according to state representatives from the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA). At a meeting Tuesday of the DeKalb Economic Development...

Man will receive counselling after shooting mother

January 21, 1987

A DeKalb man originally charged with attempted murder for the Christmas Day shooting of his mother appeared in DeKalb County Court Tuesday morning for the lesser charge of reckless conduct. State's Attorney Phil DiMarzio said Augustin Fajardo, 31, 607...