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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

WKDI seeks funds to go FM

By Tammy Sholer | March 23, 1987

An estimated $180,000 is needed before WKDI-FM would be able to transfer to a regular FM frequency rather than being solely a cable station. About $189,000 would go toward starting fees, which include an operating license, a transmitter, an antenna and...

Bill proposes ed. tax-free account

By Mike Solley | March 23, 1987

A bill allowing families or individuals to set aside tax-exempt funds for continuing education is being co-sponsored by 14th District Congressman Dennis Hastert, R-Oswego. Hastert, whose district includes DeKalb, said the accounts are similiar to Individual...

Speaker to discuss TV black image

March 23, 1987

William Campbell, director of community affairs for WLS Channel 7, will speak Tuesday at NIU about the issue of black stereotyping in the television industry. NIU's Center for Black Studies is sponsoring the event at which Campbell will discuss topics...

Regents delay stand decision

By Suzanne Tomse | March 20, 1987

Whether or not the Board of Regents will take a stand in support of the student regent vote will not be determined until its April board meeting. NIU Student Regent Dave Agazzi raised a motion at Thursday's Regents meeting asking them not to influence...

Regional history fair takes place at NIU next month

By Kathy Sisler | March 20, 1987

More than 200 students are expected to attend Northern Illinois' Regional History Fair, which is being held at NIU April 11. Richard Altenbaugh, NIU assistant professor of history and academic coordinator of the fair, said students will bring their history...

Mock rape trial aims to boost awareness

By M. Michelle Byrne | March 20, 1987

A man was convicted of a sexual assault that he did not commit Wednesday night, and the verdict was decided by people off the street who were watching the trial. A mock rape trial, which was part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week, was held in the Swen...

President race keys on experience

By Tammy Sholer | March 20, 1987

Experience versus leadership was the key point of controversy in the race for Student Association president at the SA executive elections debate Thursday night. SA President Jim Fischer, running for re-election on Wednesday and Thursday, based his platform...

Council reviews gen. ed. program

By Tom Omiatek | March 20, 1987

The Council on Instruction questioned Thursday the validity of its decision last fall concerning the relationship between general education requirements and major requirements in all departments. The council is considering changing the requirements to...

Group considers issues of towing

By Paul Wagner | March 20, 1987

Establishing a flat rate to recover towed vehicles was one of the issues discussed Thursday by about 10 DeKalb townhouse residents and the DeKalb Tenant Union. Sixth Ward Alderman Steven Brody and the owners of Colonial and Old Orchard Townhouses, 1004...

Matter delays probe result release

By Mike Solley | March 20, 1987

A "new matter" has delayed the results of the attorney general's investigation into 1986 furniture purchases for the home of former NIU president Clyde Wingfield. Phil Mueller, press aide for the attorney general's office, said, "a new matter has been...

Man dead in running auto

March 20, 1987

A 22-year-old DeKalb man was found dead by his father Thursday morning in a running car inside the family's closed garage. Kevin Hudson, 677 Haish Blvd., was found by his father, Donald Hudson, DeKalb Police reports stated. Hudson went to the alley behind...

Athletic dept.‘s review continues

By Jim Wozniak | March 20, 1987

Internal committee members handling the first phase of the NIU athletic department's review have completed the interview sessions and are preparing to write their final report, committee chairman James Mellard said Thursday. NIU President John LaTourette...

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