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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

Campus not on lockdown, but security is increased

By Jacqueline Evans | October 25, 2010

According to an NIU media advisory, after the missing person case of Antinette ‘Toni' Keller was declared a death investigation by the DeKalb County Major Case Squad, the campus is not on lock down, but the university has increased security. The NIU...

Shock, sorrow normal in uncertain times

By Kyla Gardner | October 25, 2010

The university has released some coping mechanisms for students experiencing strong emotional reactions to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Antinette Keller. According to a list of tips for coping on the Counseling and Student Development...

Comunity Gathering planned for Toni Keller

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2010

NIU announced that there will be a Community Gathering held in honor of NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom, according to an NIU advisory. The advisory stated participants are encouraged to start gathering...

DVD box art for the documentary 'Fagbug' that chronicles Erin Davies journey across America in her car, which was vandalized with homophobic slurs. 'Fagbug' will be shown at NIU tonight at 7 p.m.

‘Fagbug’ documentary hits NIU

By Jerene-Elise Nall | October 24, 2010

Here comes the Fagbug. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center, United Campus Ministries, and the Lutheran Campus Ministry will host Find the Fagbug, an event and documentary screening going on today at NIU as part of LGBT History...

The main floor of the Holmes Student Center, pictured here, is not only useful for studying, but some students say it is an ideal location to nap on campus.

Top 5 napping spots at NIU

By Ryan Chambers | October 24, 2010

Napping is a critical aspect of every college student's life. It is a time for students to get away from studying as well as the everyday stresses of life on campus. And with that, the Northern Star presents the top places to nap on campus. Holmes Student...

Security heightened on campus

By Kyla Gardner | October 24, 2010

NIU officials outlined increased safety precautions for campus following a reclassification of missing student Antinette Keller's case as a death investigation. Brad Hoey, team leader of media relations and internal communications, said NIU has raised...

SA debates drug policy group

By Jacqueline Evans | October 24, 2010

At Sunday's Student Association Senate meeting, three organizations were up for recognition, but only two were officially recognized. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) was debated for a long period of time. Eventually, the vote on whether or not...

Students take advantage of grace period registration, early voting

By Jack Baker | October 24, 2010

Some NIU students took advantage of the grace period registration and early voting held in the Holmes Student Center last week. There were 195 early voters at NIU, said Lynne Kunde, the deputy clerk of elections for DeKalb County. Kunde added that 128...

Student groups react to investigation reclassification

By David Matz and Matt Liparota | October 24, 2010

The news of Antinette "Toni" Keller's missing persons case being reclassified as a death investigation has hit the hearts and minds of NIU's student groups on campus. "There seems to be a really dark cloud hanging over DeKalb," said Latasha Bennett, the...

Campus blotter for 10/25/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 24, 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. Oct. 9 Officers responded...

No new updates in Keller investigation

By John Bachmann and Demarcus Robinson | October 24, 2010

DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said he hopes to have a press conference in the next day or two with new information on the death investigation regarding NIU student Antinette Keller. The human remains found in Prairie Park have yet to be identified,...

NIU officials increase campus safety precautions

By John Bachmann | October 23, 2010

NIU officials are outlining increased safety precautions for campus following a reclassification of missing student Antinette Keller's case as a death investigation. Brad Hoey, team leader of media relations and internal communications, said NIU has raised...

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