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Supports rights

April 11, 1990

It was Jeans Day, and I wore jeans. I wore them because I support human rights. I wore them because I don't believe in discrimination. I was deeply saddened seeing so many people go out of their way to show their prejudice. How can people who claim to...

Can lead, unite

April 11, 1990

Senate Speaker John Fallon is the qualified candidate for SA president. During his two years in the SA Senate, Fallon has energized dormant SA committees, strengthened the SA Constitution and bylaws, and gained students' respect for his diligence and...

Fair election

April 11, 1990

As an SA Senator, I have watched Rob McCormack and John Fallon both work very hard to enhance all NIU students' lives. In a recent letter written by a fellow SA Senator, Phill Buoscio, I am amazed he would consider calling someone else "shifty." John...

Listing a few, little campus problems

By Claudia Curry | April 11, 1990

Mondays usually mark the beginnings of my weekly column idea searches. They usually end on Tuesday nights after I have painstakingly screened every current publication known to man and made a final decision on what shall be the topic if the week. Well,...

Facts, logic lost

April 10, 1990

I was thoroughly enraged by Brian Subatich's April 5 letter. It grossly lacked facts and was entirely devoid of logic. But to those of us that know Brian it is no shock. Brian tried to sound authoritative on the College Republicans and Young Democrats....

We’re for Fallon

April 10, 1990

As Student Association Senators, we have been fortunate to follow the leadership of SA Senate Speaker John Fallon as he has consistently and aggressively supported reforms to benefit the entire NIU student body. In addition to his important position as...

Make right pick

April 10, 1990

On April 11 and 12, we will have the opportunity to select the individual who will represent the entire NIU student body, as our president, for one full year. Because this position is so very important to the future of our rights as students, it must...

Consider facts

April 10, 1990

This letter responds to the Amy Davis letter on April 4th. Amy's examination of the SA presidential election ‘carefully' and ‘cautiously,' we feel, lacks careful and cautious thought. Amy states she wants a candidate who will keep tuition down and...

Hey, tycoons, look out for those Piles

By Alex Pope | April 10, 1990

The 12-year-old kid who walked in and sat down across the desk from me introduced himself as Sam "Scoop" Piles. He was dressed and smelled like a Chicago bum, but insisted that he was the founder and president of a company called The Scoopers, Inc. His...

Lacking logic

April 10, 1990

In his recent letter, Brian Subatich demonstrates his inability to grasp simple reasoning and logic. He argues in his last paragraph that his individual endorsement carries as much validity as the endorsements of Rob McCormack by the Young Democrats and...

Consider ideas

April 9, 1990

We, supporters of Robert McCormack, would like to take this time to explain to the students of NIU why we have dedicated our time, trust, and loyalty to our candidate. Rob has dedicated himself to improving the campus and the services offered to the students....

Fees are unfair

April 9, 1990

I find it imperative to apprise my fellow commuting graduate students of the inequitable fees they are being assessed each semester. Those students who commute to campus (20 miles or more) to attend classes are unfairly charged such inapplicable fees...