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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

Mumps outbreak prompts inquest

By M. Michelle Byrne | March 31, 1987

An outbreak of mumps at NIU and other Illinois universities has spurred an investigation by the national Centers for Disease Control. NIU reported five cases of mumps since Jan. 1, 1987, and that number is expected to rise, said Tom Schafer, a spokesman...

Towing policy sparks controversy

By David Johnston | March 31, 1987

The issue of towing generated more controversy Monday when one of DeKalb's three licensed relocators voiced satisfaction with the city's new towing ordinance. Bill Lovett, of Lovett's Towing, 1154 S. Fourth St., said the DeKalb City Council acted reasonably...

Regents name Physical Plant director

By Ginger Riehle | March 31, 1987

The appointment of a permanent director of NIU's Physical Plant has been approved by the Board of Regents, filling a post which had been held by acting directors for several years. John Harrod Jr. has been named to replace acting Physical Plant Director...

Extra bus hours get board OK

By Paul Wagner | March 31, 1987

The Student Association Mass Transit Board last night endorsed a proposal to provide additional transportation for handicapped and disabled students at a cost of $11,195. Busing graduate assistant David Agazzi said the board is required by law to provide...

Committee studies NIU drug problem

By Tom Omiatek | March 30, 1987

Before a campus-wide drug education program can be developed, NIU students will be surveyed by a University Council committee. Jon Dalton, vice president for Student Affairs, said a number of things must be done before it can be determined what services...

Financial aid office urges students to use FAF form, not new Illinois application

By Paul Wagner | March 30, 1987

NIU's Student Financial Aid Office is urging students not to use Illinois' new federal aid form with advertisements warning, "Do not file the new Illinois application. File the FAF..." The new Illinois financial aid application is shorter than the FAF...

New directory targets women’s issues

By Kathy Sisler | March 30, 1987

More than 75 NIU faculty members, administrators and graduate students who have researched or made presentations on women's issues are now recognized in a new directory which summarizes their work. Sue Mellard, member of the Presidential Commission on...

Ombudsman search progresses

By Suzanne Tomse | March 30, 1987

In order to have a new ombudsman in place by July 1, the Ombudsman Search Committee currently is considering about 27 applicants and will be examining about 30 more applications next month. Committee Chairman John DeLillo said the committee will review...

NIU hosts conference on health services

By Lynn Kallal | March 30, 1987

New innovations in health services constantly are being discovered, and NIU is keeping up with education in these new directions. NIU will host a two-day conference titled "Changing Health Care: Education for the Future," April 9 and 10. At the conference,...

CAB hosts famous 1930s bandleader

By Lynn Kallal | March 30, 1987

Take one Grammy award-winning saxophone player, add the talents of a seasoned bandleader and his band, blend together in a large theater, and the result is an evening of exceptional music. Woody Herman and his band, Young Thundering Herd, will be playing...

Major crimes up; overall rate down

By M. Michelle Byrne | March 27, 1987

Although the number of more serious crimes in DeKalb was up in 1986, the overall crime rate was down, according to the DeKalb Police Department Annual Report. The total number of crimes for 1986 reached 3,990—which was down 6 percent from the 4,252...

Halls take requests for rooms

By Paul Wagner | March 27, 1987

NIU's residence halls will accept applications for rooms next fall beginning March 30. Jack Felver, associate director of the residence halls, said currently enrolled students are given preference in assigning rooms until April 21. He said after this...

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