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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Blotter 10/29

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

Monday

At 3:29 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance at BioLife Plasma Services, 1455 County Farm Road. An investigation was started.

At 5:58 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspect kicking a vehicle. After investigation, Danny L. Setser, 42, was charged with disorderly conduct and transported to the DCSO.

At 7:12 p.m., officers responded to Lincoln Highway in reference to a warrant. Brittany M. Meyers, 23, was charged under a standing warrant for shoplifting.

President of the Student Association Delonte LeFlore speaks to students and members of SA about having a strong strategic plan for Student Association. He also states that he wants Northern Illinois University to be a more student centered campus, and that there was a 30% increase in the turnout of the organizational expo.

SA outlined improvements, student involvement at first address

By Felix Sarver | October 30, 2012

The Student Association (SA) outlined strategies for improving its organization and increasing student involvement at its first address Tuesday. SA President Delonte LeFlore said the SA wanted to hold an address to unify the students. Addresses have been...

Seminar on confidence building to be held Thursday

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2012

A seminar creating confidence and competence in classrooms will be held on Nov. 1, according to NIU Today. Toni Tollerud, presidential teaching professor for the College of Education, will hold a seminar called Transformation Learning: Building Confidence...

Arthur Doederlein’s life to be remembered on campus this week

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2012

The life of Arthur Paul Doederlein will be celebrated on campus this week, according to NIU Today. The professor of communications died at the age of 70 on Aug. 24 in DeKalb. He had retired from NIU by 2010, according to NIU Today. The celebration will...

Planning for NIU Cares Day 2013 to begin soon

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2012

Planning and recruitment for NIU Cares Day 2013 will happen soon, according to a Student Involvement and Leadership Development (SILD) press release. NIU Cares Day 2013 is scheduled for April 20, 2013 but SILD wants to put together a committee for planning...

Blotter 10/27 – 10/28

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2012

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Saturday At...

SA to give state of the students address today

SA to give state of the students address today

By Carrie Morris | October 29, 2012

The first state of the students address will be held today by the Student Association (SA). SA President Delonte LeFlore will outline goals for the student government body and reach out to students in order to represent them better on campus for the address....

Phi Sigma Kappa takes home IFC championship

By Sierra Lowe | October 28, 2012

Some will win, others will lose. All Sports Trophies were given by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) to reward fraternities Sunday. Fraternities that accumulated the most points throughout the school year in selected intramural sports won awards. The...

SA discusses campus safety, grading policy Sunday

SA discusses campus safety, grading policy Sunday

By Felix Sarver | October 28, 2012

Student Association senators received encouragement from the DeKalb County state’s attorney to help keep the campus safe during their meeting Sunday. Clay Campbell came to the SA Senate to explain his work and his goals. He said he’s tasked with keeping...

ISU requests extra state funding for next budget

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2012

Illinois State University is asking the state to use nearly $85 million in funds for its fiscal 2014 operating budget, according to the Associated Press. The university acknowledges that it is unlikely to receive that much, according to the AP. The university...

College of Engineering to get a new lab

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2012

OMRON Global will be sponsoring the development of a new lab for the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, according to NIU Today. The new lab will include state-of-the-art equipment like robotics arms, microcontrollers and testing equipment,...

DREAM Fund to start accepting applications Thursday

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2012

A state fund created to give scholarships to immigrant students will accept applications soon, according to The Associated Press. The state fund may also be applicable to immigrants living in the country illegally, according to the AP. The privately-funded...

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