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Northern Today - November 12, 2007

Robert Self writes on "McCabe & Mrs. Miller"In new book, Self examines movie that turned westerns upside down

NIU’s Robert Self has written a new book devoted to chronicling the greatness of “McCabe & Mrs. Miller,” a long neglected movie classic that
turned the western genre on its head.

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Guadalupe LunaCollege of Law names Luna
interim associate dean

Professor Guadalupe Luna will serve as the interim associate dean of the NIU College of Law beginning Jan. 1, 2008. She will fill the vacancy left by current Associate Dean Malcolm Morris, who will serve as interim dean.

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NIU student teams among finalists in Chipotle video contestTwo NIU student teams among
finalists in Chipotle video contest

Two teams of NIU students are among the finalists in Chipotle Mexican Grill’s student advertising contest, “30 Seconds of Fame.”

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Sarah WeddingtonRoe v. Wade lawyer Weddington to give
Marla Dickerson Public Interest Lecture

Sarah Weddington, a nationally renowned attorney and women’s rights advocate, will present the Fourth Annual Marla Dickerson Public Interest Lecture this week at the NIU College of Law.

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Huskie Marching BandMarching Band’s growing ranks inspire
year-end concert’s move to Convo Center

Huskie Marching Band Director Tom Bough and his staff are experts in figuring ways to move musicians, flag bearers and dancers around a football field.

Fitting that group comfortably on the stage of the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall is another matter.

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