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Abhor slander

September 15, 1991

Michael Roberts criticizes Norm Magden's alleged remarks about artistic expression. The letter began with an ad hominem attack on Norm Magden, his father-in-law and continues with characterizations which I think are unfair and inappropriate. Both Norm...

Contradictions

September 11, 1991

This concerns Michael McVey's letter about "heterophobia" of Sept. 12. Michael, your letter is so full of contradictions that I find it difficult to see just what your point is supposed to be. You stated, "no one, I feel, wants to deny them (homosexuals)...

Not brainwashed

September 11, 1991

This is my response to Eric krol's letter of Sept. 10. Eric, your letter really offended me (maybe as it was intended to), not because you wrote about supporting homosexuals, but because you were Christian bashing. For your information, I am a member...

Not obeying God

September 11, 1991

I wish that Eric Krol would reconsider his statement that, "God and the great novel of His really don't have much impact when budget crises and arms reduction summits come around." When you look at this closer, you'll realize that our budget crises are...

No-win situation in Mideast

September 11, 1991

Maybe the "new world order" never really existed outside the minds of President Bush's speechwriters. But if it did, it is about to crash and burn in the latest flap in the Middle East. Israel wants a $10 million loan from the U.S. to house the high numbers...

Lumped together

September 11, 1991

As a Christian, I believe I must respond to Eric Krol's column of Sept. 10. While I do not claim to speak for Scott Stocking or any campus orgaization, I find it reprehensible that the condemnation of homosexuality by some Christian groups is lumped together...

Legal protection for renters’ security deposits

September 11, 1991

Speaking from the Bar In response to the many questions the office receives this time of year regarding security deposits, portions of three relevant laws are set forth below: 1. Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 80, Sec. 101. A lessor of residential...

Phones to be NIU’s, finally

September 11, 1991

At long last, the NIU phone system will begin to operate as it was intended. NIU will take control of the residence hall phone system from GTE and will be billing students directly, starting next fall. This is how the system was intended to be operated...

Heterophobia

September 11, 1991

I feel, and so do many of my Christian broters and sisters, that Mr. Eric Krol is missing two fundamental points in his heterophobic editorial of Sept. 10 and the one about a week before it. First, not all opponents of homosexuality are Christians. Second,...

Cornfest needs to change

September 11, 1991

Local restaurant owners have a point when it comes to Cornfest: The event needs re-examination. At first, it seems the restauranteurs were making petty demands. The petitions said Cornfest hurt business because it grew too big. They said the closed streets...

UC in proper judicial code role

September 11, 1991

Finally, the University Council has put an end to a long controversy involving the student judicial code, and they have come out with satisfactory results. Last year, students and the UC debated for months over how much control the UC should have over...

Artistic respect

September 11, 1991

This letter is written in response to Norm Magdens' comments of "respected artists with serious intentions" deserves protection. I am not surprised that J. Carroll Moody's son-in-law thinks that only certain special and exalted types should enjoy the...