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January 31, 1990

A recent event has come to my attention. A group of approximately 20 of my friends were on their way to enjoy a night out, when they were approached by approximately 10 blacks. A brawl between the two groups broke out after obscene remarks by the blacks...

Employers can’t make you do some things

January 31, 1990

Looked for a job lately? Seasoned job hunter that you are, you may be surprised that your prospective employer is demanding more of you than filling out the obligatory employment application form and having you submit to a job interview. The purpose of...

College is not for basics

January 31, 1990

The U.S. continues to lag behind foreign countries in the education area. But a recent state law will mandate that from now on high school students interested in pursuing a higher education will be prepared in academic fundamentals. An Illinois law, effective...

Opposed to fee

January 30, 1990

I have been misinterpreted, misquoted, accused of wrongdoing, and slandered the past week or so. I write this letter to make my position clear and the THE TRUTH to be heard. I am not opposed to Minister Farrakhan speaking at NIU on Jan. 30. I NEVER said...

Sound decision

January 30, 1990

I would like to clarify the action of the executives of the Student Association in regards to Farrakhan's funding. The Star has not inaccurately portrayed the events. However, the complication of this issue lends itself to further explanation. When the...

Maybe it’s good to have a child’s mind

By Gina Quilici | January 30, 1990

OK kids. It's story time. For your listening enjoyment I have prepared two tales for today's session. These, of course, have a moral to them, but you will enjoy them nonetheless for their pure content regardless of the lesson being taught. I shouldn't...

Wake up! Your life hasn’t even begun

By Dan O'Shea | January 29, 1990

So, here they are, from the home office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the top ten reasons why women like men who work with their hands... Just kidding. It's only me. I bet you thought I was really David Letterman for a minute there, though, didn't you?...

Endorses visit

January 29, 1990

At its Jan. 26 faculty meeting, the NIU Department of Sociology endorsed the following statement: In the interest of free speech, cultural diversity, and the enhancement of intellectual experience, it is necessary to expend university financial resources....

Views changed

January 29, 1990

For several years I sympathized with the pro-choice movement, and came to the conclusion that abortion was a viable and sometimes preferable alternative to a preganacy. Also, by aligning myself with the pro-choice movement, I could in essence stay neutral...

Respect rights

January 29, 1990

On Sunday, Jan. 21, there was an ecumenical service for the millions of babies killed since the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade 17 years ago. There was a problem with the service, however. The classless Feminist Front, sporting obscene, blasphemous...

How did it happen Barry?

January 29, 1990

The entire nation will look toward Washington D.C. in the coming months as Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr.‘s federal narcotics charge unravels. Barry is charged with drug possession. He was arrested in a sting opertion at a Washington D.C. hotel on Jan....

There’s nothing like excess

January 29, 1990

The Cardinal might have bitten off more than he can chew. Last week, the Archdiocese of Chicago's Joseph Cardinal Bernadin approved the closing down of three dozen schools, parishes, and missions in the archdiocese because of mounting financial problems....