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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

DeKalb County State's Attorney John Farrell informs the public of the charges against William "Billy" Curl on Friday night at the press release.

DEKALB MAN CHARGED WITH KELLER’S MURDER

By Lauren Stott | October 29, 2010

A 34-year-old DeKalb man has been arrested and charged with the murder of NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller. William Curl, of the 500 block of Taylor Street in DeKalb, has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder, criminal sexual assault...

Students react to news of person in custody in Keller investigation

By Jessica Wells | October 29, 2010

 Students have mixed reactions to the news of a person of interest in custody in connection with the Antinette Keller homicide investigation. Junior art major Melissa Broccolo said she doesn't feel any safer. "The person they have taken custody of is...

Self plagiarism becomes new violation in Student Code of Conduct

By Amy Kreeger | October 28, 2010

Self plagiarism, a new concept for most students and a good portion of faculty, is a violation that was added in the recent revisions of the Student Code of Conduct. "I have no idea what self plagiarism even is," said Alex Poderys, junior political science...

A flower is found in Prairie Park, which has been re-opened but police still warn and caution anyone from entering the heavily wooded park where burnt human remains were found.

Person of interest in Keller case arrested in Louisiana

By Demarcus Robinson and Lauren Stott | October 28, 2010

Update, 9:30 a.m. Friday 10-29: The "person of interest" was arrested in Louisiana. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that this is the same man who called police to notify them of a fire in Prairie Park after Toni Keller's disappearance. The man's name...

Faculty and staff honorees voted best of the best

By Rikki Cottrell | October 27, 2010

DeKALB | Eleven people were honored at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences first Annual Distinguished Alumni, Faculty and Staff Awards on Oct. 15.Eight of the eleven honorees attended the event. These people were selected from nominations submitted...

Earning ‘psychic income’ and academic credit

By Kyla Gardner | October 27, 2010

DeKALB | If college prepares students to get a job and earn income in the "real world," then the growing public service program at NIU prepares them to earn "psychic income" by making that world a better place. The Social Entrepreneurship Certificate...

Meetings can still be held in Res. halls

By Rikki Cottrell | October 27, 2010

DeKALB | Student Involvement and Leadership has released instructions to any organizations who hold meetings in the residence halls in light of the heightened security on campus. In an e-mail from Melissa Roman, of Student Involvement and Leadership,...

Roof blown away in high winds

By David Matz | October 27, 2010

No one was reported injured when the roof covering was blown off a residential apartment building at 916 Greenbrier Road Wednesday evening. "It appears the high winds took a toll on the roof coating," said Jim Zarek, DeKalb Fire Department Battalion Chief....

The NIU Huskie Bus line extended it's hours in order to help students travel safely at night.

Safety tips for students

By Allyson Martin and Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 27, 2010

With increased security measures since the Antinette Keller investigation was reclassified as a homicide investigation, students are encouraged to utilize various NIU transportation services and use personal safety tips when traveling on and off campus....

NIU said union negotiations making progress

By Kyla Gardner | October 27, 2010

According to NIU, negotiations are moving forward normally in the Local 963 union contract negotiation process, contrary to what union representatives have previously said. Steve Cunningham, associate vice president of Administration and Human Resource...

Campus blotter for Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2010

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sept. 1 At about 11:41...

Range of issues discussed at Faculty Senate

By Alex Fiore | October 27, 2010

DeKALB | The NIU Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss issues ranging from coping with the Antinette Keller situation to improving campus facilities. Faculty Senate President Alan Rosenbaum opened the meeting by asking attendees to observe a moment...

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