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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

Missing student case reclassified as death investigation

By John Bachmann | October 23, 2010

The search for missing NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller has been reclassified as a death investigation. DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said at a press briefing Saturday night that the change was made after human remains were found by the DeKalb County...

Feithen takes charge of Keller investigation

By Demarcus Robinson | October 22, 2010

The DeKalb County Major Case Squad announced today that DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen will be the sole spokesperson and chief investigator of the search for missing NIU student Antinette Keller. At the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive,...

Huskies United members (from left) Liz Yee, Danielle Bowen and Melissa Idstein work on making ribbons to raise awareness of missing student Antinette Keller Thursday night in the Holmes Student Center. Huskies United members, students, and others made cards and fliers as well as ribbons to help the cause.

Huskies United finds ways to help spread word of missing student

By David Matz | October 21, 2010

Students and residents came together Thursday night in the Holmes Student Center to help spread the word about Antinette "Toni" Keller by making ribbons and cards for Keller's family. "We are just trying to spread the word and stay as positive as possible,"...

Campus blotter for 10/22/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 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. SATURDAY At about 6:59...

$135M in infrastructure project bonds approved

By Kyla Gardner | October 21, 2010

The Board of Trustees voted in unanimous approval for the issue of $135 million worth of bonds for the renovation of several residence halls and Holmes Student Center, the construction of an intramural sports complex and the improvement of roads and bike...

SA holds debate for college political groups

By Jacqueline Evans | October 21, 2010

The Student Association held a debate Thursday night in Stevenson with the College Democrats, Libertarians and Republicans. The debates brought many students of diverse backgrounds. All of the groups spoke about issues such as gay marriage rights, the...

LGBT Resource Center to host speaker event

By David Matz | October 21, 2010

Look for a rainbow colored Volkswagon Beetle with the words "fagbug" printed on the sides driving down the streets of DeKalb on Monday. The eye catching car belongs to public speaker Erin Davies, and she's coming to campus to help educate people about...

BOT approves salary increases

By Kyla Gardner | October 21, 2010

Salary increases announced Thursday by the NIU Board of Trustees will affect 83 percent of faculty and 84 percent of supportive professional staff. The increases will cost $1.8 million for the 2011 fiscal year and $3.4 million for the 2012 fiscal year....

Students discuss success of flier distribution

By Leah Spagnoli | October 21, 2010

Students met again in the Stevenson complex sunset room at 2:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon to discuss the success of Wednesday's flier distribution. "Someone out there knows what happened. It's important to talk to people and find out if they've seen anything,"...

Homecoming King Elliot Echols, junior sociology major, and Homecoming Queen Sunsea Shaw, senior sociology major, poise with other members of Homecoming Court after being crowned during halftime of the football game Saturday.

Leader’s Corner: Elliot Echols and Sunsea Shaw

By Ryan Chambers | October 21, 2010

You see them around campus, but who are our student leaders? The Leader's Corner gives readers a glimpse into the personalities of the men and women behind the suits and ties. This week the Northern Star sat down with 2010 Homecoming King & Queen,...

NIU to receive Governor’s Award

By Ryan Griesmeyer | October 21, 2010

Today at 10:30 a.m., NIU will be named recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Veterans Education during a special awards ceremony. This is an award the state gives out to recognize the veterans education. Speakers at the event include Dan...

NIU hosts first STEMfest

By Ryan Griesmeyer | October 21, 2010

NIU will be hosting its first STEMfest from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Convocation center. There is a estimate of 2,000-5,000 people planning to attend the event. STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Math. "We are having this...

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