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Northern Star

Childishness can ruin a perfectly good cause

March 24, 1988

The first week after spring break is better than half-way over. Some will agree more time is still needed. Such an idea! A chance to spend free time in large blocks of hours instead of minutes collectively making an hour-or-so of free time for an entire...

Zero-funding unfair

March 24, 1988

On Feb. 3 the Advertising Club of NIU presented our budget to the Student Association Finance Committee for review. This was the first time that a budget request was submitted. The Finance Committee's final recommendation was to zero-fund the club. We...

Male vs. female bonding: vive la petite difference!

March 23, 1988

Recently, after a girlfriend cancelled out on some plans we had made for a Saturday night (at the last minute, of course), I was given a rare opportunity a lot of women only dream about. After I sulked around the kitchen for a while, my fiance said, "You...

SA exec. debates an embarrassment

March 23, 1988

For a time Tuesday night, it seemed some of the candidates involved in the debate for Student Association executive positions had decided to create an unscheduled event as part of comedy week. To be sure, the crowd was amused, as laughter sounded on numerous...

Shattering common myths about the law

March 23, 1988

Sometimes, believing you know the law can cause more difficulties than realizing that you're foggy about your legal rights and responsibilities. What follows is a brief discussion of several subjects where misconceptions or myths about the law are common...

Everyone a winner with new BET plan

March 22, 1988

As soon as a contract agreement is reached with the Black Entertainment Network, the NIU community will find a whole new range of television programming on cable channel six. Entertainment options will be enriched for all who give the network a chance—and...

NIU athletic department needs a major overhaul

March 22, 1988

Administrators, coaches and athletes involved in NIU athletics have long been maligned for the lack of Huskie successes. More often than not, it is deserved. With another mediocre year well on its way toward completion, the nicest compliment one can make...

Poor art reviews

March 22, 1988

I am writing in response to the "review" in the Entertainment section of the group art show by four graduate students in the Holmes Student Center. Aside from the article's general poor quality and the difficulty I had following it (what does a cave have...

Arrington, Fowler

March 21, 1988

I couldn't agree with Robbie Arrington more. The residence halls should have more input in the S.A. I can think of no better way than to have the two men who already represent over 7,000 students continue to do so as S.A. president and vice-president...

Stand for something

March 21, 1988

The March 9 story regarding the NIU Young Democrats' switch in presidential candidate allegiance disturbed me. I question the significance of this development when one considers the support of these individuals would have (and did have) no effect on the...

Gymnasts host coed meet

By Kari Brackett | March 19, 1988

Gymnastics fever has hit NIU's campus. Tonight starts off a weekend stint for both the men's and women's gymnastics teams as each competes in a 7:30 p.m. meet at Chick Evans Field House. Coach Chuck Ehrlich and his men welcome No. 1-ranked Illinois and...

Defend our future

March 10, 1988

Mary is an education major. She's bright and eager to begin her career. Unfortunately, Mary won't be able to graduate because of cuts in higher education. Does this sound like someone you know? It may be you in several years if education funding doesn't...