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‘Historic actions’

October 5, 1987

Now that it seems certain of at least a treaty being signed eliminating medium-range missiles in Europe, the Reagan administration's policy towards nuclear arms control should be commended. President Reagan has followed and succeeded in the only course...

Feuding groups should consider trading places

October 5, 1987

Glancing through the newspaper the other day, I came across an ad for a new movie entitled "Like Father, Like Son." The premise of the movie is that a father and son (Dudley Moore and Kirk Cameron) switch places with each other—literally—in mind and...

Greeks maligned

October 2, 1987

The College Republicans of Northern Illinois University support and encourage the investigation by university officials of the recent distribution of racist material in the Greek Row area. Presumably because of their traditionally moderate to conservative...

Is this Jim Fabris?

October 1, 1987

I remember Jim Fabris. I never knew him personally, but I admired him. While I was publicly silent about my political views, he was out protesting, forming organizations and trying to bring about change in a world full of injustice. But I read a letter...

Unfair portrayal

October 1, 1987

Mike Lacy's use of Rhonda Silverstein (Thurs., 9/17) as an example of a "pathetic" and "deplorable" person, who does not take advantage of the opportunities afforded to us as Americans, was very inappropriate. I know Ms. Silverstein is very active both...

Press portrayed Biden too narrowly

October 1, 1987

In barely more time than elapsed between the first press reports of Gary Hart's indiscretions and his forced withdrawal from the Democratic presidential race, Deleware Senator Joe Biden has gone from serious contender to shocked victim—done in by news...

Fee increases will not solve problem

October 1, 1987

As the last strains of "no tuition increase" echo throughout campus—for the time being anyway—faint whispers of "fee increase" have risen to take their place. Fee increases are nothing new. They take place every year and are generally accepted as...

The case against Judge Robert Bork

October 1, 1987

The battle lines over the confirmation of Judge Bork are drawn more sharply and bitterly than is usual because the future of some large and weighty constitutional rights is deeply in doubt. Bork's defenders—and the judge himself—cast the nominee as...

Thanks for return

September 30, 1987

Several weeks ago, I lost a pocket engagement calendar on the NIU campus. I never expected to see it again. owever, last week someone on campus found the calendar and sent it to me. I would like to take this opportunity to thank that unknown person. David...

Improve the Star

September 30, 1987

On Sept. 8 the Star published half of a letter I had submitted, in which I complained about the quality of the newspaper, particularly its misleading headlines and poor copy editing. However, it failed to publish the second half of my letter, in which...

Hypocritcal group

September 30, 1987

I commend organizations that speak out when they see social injustice. Yet, when they themselves have committed the same crime, I lose faith. The SA Welfare Committee protested the showing of "Deep Throat," yet, just last spring the SA Tenant Union (I...

Creative columns

September 30, 1987

My compliments to Gretchyn Lenger on well-written, articulate columns. I do hope many members of the university community take the time to read your written word. Your approach to timely issues is both creative and practical. Keep up the good work. Judith...

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