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Work together

October 30, 1989

Over the last year and a half I have read so much about racism on this campus, yet I have read so little to indicate that people understand the complexity of the problem and are sincere in trying to solve it. The letter titled "Arrest Suspects," which...

Group discussion helpful

October 30, 1989

Do not treat someone differently simply because of a group they belong to. Judge the individual. This principle was one stressed at Saturday's workshop on campus racial discrimination. In one of the more enlightening sessions, participants were asked...

Some changing the world

October 30, 1989

Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy have been receiving some harsh criticism over their recent voyage to Japan. Those who question the Reagans' behavior point to the fact that the couple will receive a cool $2 million for making television and other gala event...

Be responsible

October 26, 1989

Why is everyone afraid to admit it? Why has the Star refused to publish it? Why is no one dealing with the real issues surrounding the abortion debate? The answer: it hits too close to home for most of us. I don't understand why pro-choicers talk about...

Really fighting for the flag?

October 26, 1989

In the face of impending "flagocide," our nation's politicians feel their guidance and expertise in protecting the American flag from extinction is justified. However, last week a bill to place the American flag under Constitutional protection failed...

Not just whites

October 26, 1989

Several years ago, I wrote a letter concerning the fact that Jesse Jackson was a racist. That letter to the editor prompted several death threats and a very harassing phone call from the Black Student Union president (‘86—'87). I would like to follow...

Worth response

October 26, 1989

I rarely respond to any article written by The Northern Star or any letter written and published in this paper. The letter by Joe Annunzio on Oct. 20 deserves a proper response. To begin, Mr. Annunzio suggests that last years Student Association senate...

Early judgement

October 25, 1989

This is in response to Tracy Lynn Deis' letter, "Arrest suspects." In an attempt to make the beating incident a racial issue, I found her letter weak and with little factual information. I too, find it a disgrace that a man, regardless of his race, was...

Fight for status

October 25, 1989

This is in response to the letter written by Tiffany Renee Weis about her troubles gaining independent status. Your letter was very clear and stated my feelings exactly. Last spring I "won" my battle for independent status, but not without a fight. My...

Live and let live

October 25, 1989

AMEN, KELLI! Kelli Christiansen's column "No one decision is right for everyone" in the Oct. 12 issue was GREAT! It's so true! Abortion is not for everyone, but the decision should be up to the person(s) involved. There are so many different circumstances,...

Sacrifice needed

October 24, 1989

Flag burners are becoming a real nuisance! And if you've ever sat next to a flag burner in a restaurant you know what a disgusting habit it is, not to mention the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and air pollution it causes. I am not sure what can...

Mistaken identity.

October 23, 1989

Many of the 16,352 fans at Huskie Stadium must have thought they were seeing the dramatic return of Brett Schroeder to the NIU lineup Saturday when No. 38 made a one-yard plunge into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. In reality that No. 38 was...