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Proposal to raze NIU massacre site stirs debate
The NIU massacre site at Cole Hall sparks a heated debate over demolition versus memorial, with Kevin Smith supporting razing for a fresh start while critics warn it would erase history. The $40 million proposal envisions a larger replacement building and a memorial, drawing responses from students, officials, and lawmakers.
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Kevin Smith
Northern Illinois University
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Memorial Hall
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The
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University
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Senate
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