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Student in burn unit at Loyola

By M. Michelle Byrne | March 5, 1987

An NIU graduate student was listed in serious condition Wednesday after he was injured in a chemical explosion Tuesday at Faraday Hall. Matthew Benning, 25, was in serious condition in the burn unit at Loyola University Medical Center, an employee at...

Subcommittee looks into Star

By Tom Omiatek | March 5, 1987

The University Council added to its list of committees Wednesday a subcommittee designated to provide the council with answers concerning the reorganization of the Northern Star. The subcommittee of The Northern Star Blue Ribbon Committee will look into...

Committee seeks smoking ban

By Ginger Riehle | March 3, 1987

Smokers on campus might have to take their cigarettes outside or in private if an NIU committee proposes a ban on public smoking. Jon Dalton, vice president for Student Affairs, said NIU's Internal Facilities Environmental Committee is reviewing a policy...

$110,000 suit continues

By Lisa Taylor | March 3, 1987

Attorneys for the case between Northern Star Adviser Jerry Thompson and the NIU administration still are trying to negotiate a settlement, said Jordan Gallagher, one of Thompson's attorneys. The case was heard for nearly two hours at a status hearing...

Fashion show aids Special Olympics

By Kathy Sisler | March 3, 1987

The Beta Rho chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority sponsored a fashion show Sunday to benefit the Special Olympics. The show took place at the Jungle, 1027 W. Hillcrest, with fashions supplied by Clothes Encounters of Batavia, said Mary Henderson, ASA...

Frat project provides valuable experience

March 3, 1987

Members of Beta Alpha Psi, an accounting honors fraternity, are auditing St. Paul's Episcopal Church as one of their two community service projects. "Our basic goal is the professional development of our members. We do a lot of community services," said...

NIU alters appeals process

By Tom Omiatek | March 3, 1987

DeKalb News Service After months of deliberation, NIU's undergraduate students' process of grade appeal has undergone revision. Shortcomings of the appeals process were first brought to the attention of the University Council in September 1986, by Philip...

New #7 bus runs after break; route still is undecided

By Paul Wagner | March 3, 1987

The Student Association Mass Transit Board decided to begin publicizing an additional bus to run to businesses on Sycamore road, although the schedule for the second bus will not be determined until March 16. The bus is tentatively scheduled to begin...

NIU hosts residence hall conference

By Ginger Riehle | February 27, 1987

NIU residence hall residents can "shed the shadow of the past and be the outline of the future" by attending the 10th annual Illinois Residence Hall Association conference. The conference will start Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 1212 W. Lincoln...

City considers tax hike, no service cuts

By David Johnston | February 25, 1987

DeKalb city officials and members of the Finance Advisory Board considered the possibility of a tax increase during Monday night's budget workshop at city hall. The DeKalb City Council held a special joint meeting with the Finance Advisory Board, preceding...

Office helps students in job hunting

By Suzanne Tomse | February 25, 1987

Instead of putting on the usual sweats, t-shirts and jean jackets, many NIU students are donning suits, ties and dresses as this semester's job search gets underway. The job search process began in December when students researched companies and filled...

CAB fine arts seeks stable funds

By Tammy Sholer | February 25, 1987

The Campus Activities Board's Fine Arts Committee needs to stabilize its funding before it can hire big-name acts and construct a fine arts facility. "There is a need to improve cultural programming," said Stan Madeja, dean for Visual and Performing Arts....