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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 10/25 – 10/26

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 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. Thursday At...

Clay Campbell DeKalb County States Attorney (right) speaks in Stevenson South Towers October 24, 2012 at a meeting of the NIU College Republicans. Campbell addressed current university issues including transparency with the coffee fund and crime on campus.

DeKalb County state’s attorney addressed coffee fund, public safety Wednesday

By Cierria McPerryman | October 24, 2012

Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state’s attorney, visited the NIU College Republicans to talk about the coffee fund allegations and campus safety. Campbell said he came to NIU to use his ideals, like civic responsibility, to make an impact on people affected...

Blotter 10/23

By Northern Star Staff | October 24, 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.

Tuesday

At 5:28 p.m., an officer was sent to the New Residence Hall Complex West in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Tuesday, the case administratively closed due to a lack of leads.

At 10:31 p.m., an officer was sent to Stevenson Towers North in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Tuesday, the case was administratively closed due to a lack of leads.

At 12:38 p.m., an officer was sent to Lincoln Hall in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.

Environmental studies students hold plant sale to raise money for campus improvements

By Brooke Shinberg | October 24, 2012

Sell a little green, make a little green. Environmental studies students sold plants to raise money during Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday. They are trying to raise money to fund educational displays about sustainable landscaping, gardening equipment,...

The main floor was filled with recruiting tables and business posters along with the upper level 'ring' around the Convocation Center on Wednesday. Several of the recruiters present are NIU alumni, and were bringing the business world full cirlce to current NIU students. The Job Fair this fall hosted more employers and students than ever before, showing promise of job growth in the area.

Students look for careers at NIU’s Full-Time Job Fair Wednesday

By Erin Kolb | October 24, 2012

Students put on their nicest business clothes and brought out their resumes Wednesday in hopes of finding a full-time job. Senior management major Erid Herrera joined dozens of other students at the Convocation Center for NIU’s Full-Time Job Fair to...

NIU Police Chief discusses his book with students

By Felix Sarver | October 23, 2012

NIU Police Chief Donald Grady doesn’t always talk about police work in person--he also does it through fiction. Grady came to a COMS 220 (Rhetoric and Public Issues) class to talk about his book, The Injustice of Justice, on Tuesday. During his talk,...

NIU Mortar Board Society Pleiades chapter receives award

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2012

The NIU Pleiades chapter was recognized at the 2012 Mortar Board National Conference, according to a Mortar Board press release. The Pleiades chapter received the Silver Torch Award. The honor is given to chapters that execute timeliness and dedication...

Victims Advocacy Services to host discussion on domestic violence in the media

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2012

The impact of domestic violence in the media will be discussed at a Victim Advocacy Services event, according to a Women’s Resource Center press release. Victim Advocacy Services will be speaking about domestic violence in the media in recognition of...

Student Association to hold first State of the Students Address

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2012

The Student Association will hold its first State of the Students Address next week, according to a Student Association (SA) press release. SA President Delonte LeFlore will outline accomplishments and goals of the SA, according to the SA. The address...

Blotter 10/22

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 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.

Monday

At 10:45 p.m., an officer was sent to the New Residence Hall West in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.

At 11:49 p.m., officers were sent to Douglas Hall in regard to a 911 emergency call hang-up. Officers arrived at the scene and determined the call was made by a person who did not need emergency assistance. The person was referred to the Office of Communtiy Standards and Student Conduct for disorderly conduct.

Student robbed near University Plaza say NIU Police

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2012

A strong-armed robbery took place at a field near University Plaza Tuesday, said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. Smith said a male student was robbed by three men at 7:33 p.m. The student sustained a small laceration to the head, as well as a bump. He was...

Four more NIU employees put on administrative leave in relation to coffee fund allegations

By Felix Sarver | October 22, 2012

Four university employees charged with allegations related to the coffee fund investigation have been put on paid administrative leave. Michael Hall, Materials Management traffic manager; Mark Beaird, Materials Management inventory specialist; Joseph...

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