The Student Association Senate met Sunday to confirm positions among the Student Association. The positions confirmed included the executive cabinet as well as the supreme court justices. "By having the senate approve the cabinet, we get the best appointments...
Nine a.m. on Saturday morning wasn't too early for the volunteers of Selfless Saturdays to get down in the dirt to help out a local charity. Participants of the monthly Women's Resource Center program gardened and cleaned at the Pay-It-Forward House in...
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.
FRIDAY
At 1:34 a.m., a sergeant on patrol at Eco Park Drive observed a person carrying a can of what appeared to be beer. The person admitted to carrying an open can of beer and being under 21 years of age. She was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.
SATURDAY
At 12:17 a.m., an officer took a report regarding the theft of a cell phone. This case is pending investigation.
SUNDAY
At 2:02 a.m., officers on patrol observed a vehicle commit a traffic infraction. Contact with the three occupants revealed cannabis and many open and unopened bottles of alcoholic beverages. One of the occupants, Christian Aleman, 18, of Rochelle, was arrested and charged with illegal consumption by a minor. Jorge Herrera, 24, of Rochelle, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis under 30 grams.
You see them around campus, but who are our student leaders? Every Friday, 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 Alex Broches, senior...
When freshman history major Samantha Alexander first moved in to her Douglas dorm room, she found out her microwave was not working. "We couldn't open the door," Alexander said. "I had to push the button really hard and my roommate tried pulling the door...
For Ed Rietveld, getting around campus can prove to be difficult sometimes. Rietveld, junior journalism major, has cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get around. "Not all the buildings have [handicap accessible] doors," Rietveld said. "Montgomery...
While spring break is a long way off, some students are already making plans. For those that are, they might want to consider getting involved in the Alternative Spring Break Program. The Alternative Spring Break Program is sponsored by Student Involvement...
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. WEDNESDAY At 4:10 p.m.,...
Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street, spoke to NIU students, faculty and staff, Tuesday night. After being introduced by Emily Prieto, director of the Latino Resource Center, Cisneros told the audience how tired she was just getting back...
Tae Kwon Do Instructor Michael Augsburger taught self-defense to the ladies of Alpha Phi Gamma and anyone else who wished to partake Tuesday night. Participants were taught basic kicks, punches and defense skills in order to prepare them for various dangerous...
University Council discussed plans for renovations of Cole Hall and Stevens Hall building Wednesday afternoon. Planning has been appropriated for Stevens Hall and Cole Hall, said Laurie Elish-Piper, professor of literary education at Wednesday's University...
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. TUESDAY At 4:54 a.m.,...
