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NIU picked ‘great’ time to start repairing a roof

October 21, 1987

Most people who have classes in DuSable Hall this semester have probably been distracted by the noise there lately—especially if they have class on the fourth floor. It seems the university has decided the roof on that lovely red building is in need...

Officials bartend, push non-alcoholic drinking

By Christine Boike | October 20, 1987

Jon Dalton, vice president for student affairs, and DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow will be pouring non-alcoholic beverages for NIU students on Wednesday to promote National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. "We do acknowledge that alcohol use is an issue...

Gogola gets court supervision

October 20, 1987

Peter J. Gogola, 23, a legally blind NIU student charged with possession of a firearm without a firearm owner's identification card, was found guilty and given one year of court supervision by Judge Rex Meilinger. The misdemeanor charge stemmed from a...

Rash action could ruin Day of Action success

October 19, 1987

One of these days I'd like to sit down and have a heart to heart talk with some of the radical political activists on campus and discuss just what motivates them to act in a particular way. We can discuss things such as letter-writing campaigns, demonstrating...

American’s pride

October 19, 1987

Some time ago, Steve Saltzmam Jr. sent in a poem penned by the immortal poet "anonymous." After its appearance in The Northern Star, there were several letters critical of its content. I saved the poem in question and feel compelled to write this letter...

Martial law plan

October 19, 1987

The White House habitually claims it "stops communism" when it invades another small nation, and, in exchange, a plan for imposing fascism in our nation may have evolved. Congressman Jack Brooks, D-Texas, asked at the Contragate hearing, but was silenced...

The wrong target

October 19, 1987

The students and legislators of Illinois have a legitimate complaint about the difficulty in a classroom run by an instructor speaking poor English but their legislative relief is aimed at the wrong target. The real culprit is the ever-worsening practice...

NIU invites racism

October 19, 1987

Constantly we students are reminded that there is a racism problem at NIU. There have been various accounts to support this propaganda. We've read of a magazine against black students that was passed around Greek Row, and other racist problems. There...

Registration tables belong in ballroom

October 19, 1987

NIU student Regent Nick Valadez has proposed making voter registration part of class registration procedures in the Holmes Student Center Ballroom. Before anyone says, "But I'm already registered to vote at home," be honest about this. It's unlikely there...

Plan to block hwy. futile, if not illegal

October 16, 1987

Every now and then, a problem arises that draws a group of individuals together in an effort to find a solution. In recent weeks, the Student Committee on Political Action has served this capacity while dealing with the tuition increase package forced...

Satan worship is serious business

October 16, 1987

Regarding a recent letter to the editor where a reader expressed hope that people would be "enlightened before this Satan worship thing gets out of control,"(Sept. 25). People are entitled to their own opinions. Some may view satan worship as cause for...

Discussing sex helps develop relationships

October 14, 1987

Someone has suggested an adaptation of the Golden Rule for sexual relationships: "For the good health of all concerned, be as honest and responsible with your lovers as you would have them be with you." onesty and responsibility in sexual relationships...

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