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Petition useless

October 25, 1990

This letter is in response to the petition drive orchestrated by Sandra Overmeyer, which she states is, "To let the state legislature know how students feel." I do believe that they know, but do not care. Politicians listen to the voices of students when...

Step in the right direction

October 25, 1990

The members of BROTHERS should be commended for putting together a successful and intelligent discussion on an issue that concerns everyone. The group held a panel discussion Tuesday regarding the desegregation and integration of blacks into white-dominated...

Candidate expresses goals, intentions

By Jami Peterson | October 25, 1990

Sharon Holmes, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Clerk, has decided thirteen years as Chief Deputy under Terry Desmin, active County Clerk, is experience enough to get a raise. "The experience I've gained as Chief Deputy and the contact I've had...

Do it again? Most NIU teachers say ‘yes’

October 24, 1990

Editor's Note: This is the last installment of a three-part series examining the way university faculties view their jobs. Today's story is about job satisfaction. by Amy Julian Most of NIU's teachers would still want to be college professors if given...

Coors is harmful

October 24, 1990

I'm writing in response to what happened at the Student Association Mass Transit Board meeting Oct. 22. I'm trying to get Coors out of the university because they are destroying the environment. The Colorado Health Department has cited Coors four times...

Need exposure

October 24, 1990

You know, I would like to think those in the field of economics are a bit more bright than Tim Clancy. This country has enough financial problems without adding the grief that a half-bright moron like Mr. Clancy would plunge us into. On the other hand,...

Vote for bonds

October 24, 1990

Many of the instructors of Kishwaukee Community College, myself included, did both our undergraduate and graduate studies at NIU. We, as your alumni, would like to ask for your "YES" vote on Kishwaukee College's building bond referendum on Nov. 6. Just...

Robes, gavels are past due

October 24, 1990

The Student Association is losing track of time. SA President Rob McCormack decided to delay nominating the rest of the SA Supreme Court for another week. That makes three weeks. McCormack said because "things got a little out of hand" last week he wanted...

Candidates mingle with members of the public Thursday night during "Candidates Night" at the Egyptian Theatre hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Candidate’s Night

October 23, 1990

Need NIU spirit

October 23, 1990

In response to Greg Rivara's column and David Lance's letter which both appeared in Wednesday's The Northern Star, I would like to offer my observations. I was one of the 6,631 people who did attend the football game against Arkansas State last Saturday....

Reading needed

October 23, 1990

Debbie Lee (Senior, Elementary Education), the issue you raise in your letter in The Northern Star on Oct. 17 is a very small issue, but I feel the need to respond to your letter. The members of the faculty of this university know the student populations...

‘Grading too easy’ teachers consensus

October 23, 1990

Editor's Note: This is the second of a three-part series examining the way university faculty view their jobs. Today's story examines teachers' concerns. by Amy Julian Students, beware. Almost all university professors across the country feel college...

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