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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

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) answers students’ questions regarding the budget impasse, MAP funding and technology at “Pizza with Pritchard” on Tuesday in the New Hall Community Center Swing Space. Read more at bit.ly/1YD6bae.

Local reps discuss budget impasse with students

By Madison Kacer | March 10, 2016

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) answers students’ questions regarding the budget impasse, MAP funding and technology at “Pizza with Pritchard” on Tuesday in the New Hall Community Center Swing Space. Read more at bit.ly/1YD6bae.

Police Report: March 3-7

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2016

March 31. At 1 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported to have occurred at Neptune East. This case is open.2. At 8 p.m., Santrice Lewis, 24, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification reported to have occurred at 300 N. Annie Glidden Road.3....

Police Report: March 1-4

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2016

March 1

• Jeremiah Simon, 25, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license and possession of cannabis under 10 grams.

March 2

• Charles Williams, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of battery and bodily harm.

• Rilwan Tajudeen, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Dennis Forrester, 42, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Kathleen Hankes, 42, of Mendota, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license, driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

• Christine Wise, 32, of DeKalb, was charged with dog running at large.

March 3

• Randy Waters, 23, of Beloit, was charged with trespassing at a residence.

• Marshaun Barber, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.

• Aaron Hollins, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of cannabis.

Friday

• Mario Rodriguez, 67, of DeKalb, was charged with two sex offense violations.

• Jimmie Crawford, 39, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.

• Shaquille Neals, 22, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis.

• John Maher, 56, of Malta, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Anthony Lewis, 22, of Sycamore, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

• Thomas Kavoisia, 20, of Sycamore, was charged with possession of alcohol as a minor.

• Diamond Cumbo, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

Students wait underneath the pavilion attached to the Yordon Center while being led to the Convocation Center during a bomb threat Oct. 8. The threat turned out to be a hoax.

NIU Police determine reported bomb threats harmless

By Scott Nicol | March 10, 2016

Students wait underneath the pavilion attached to the Yordon Center while being led to the Convocation Center during a bomb threat Oct. 8. The threat turned out to be a hoax.

SA to push MAP in Springfield

By Northern Star staff | March 10, 2016

The Student Association will lobby for House Bill 2990, which would fully fund the Monetary Award Program grants and cut NIU’s budget for Fiscal Year 2016 by 6.5 percent on April 6 in Springfield.The NIU-supported partisan bill passed the Illinois House...

Students, faculty promote early voting, many candidates

By Julia Martinez | March 10, 2016

Editor's Note: The original article misspelled Jennifer Calderon's name.Freshman communication major Jennifer Calderon said students have the power to influence the election and should vote for whomever helps express them best.Early voting for primary...

Feed’em Soup, Barbed Wire Betties to hold Mexican food fundraiser

By Northern Star staff | March 9, 2016

Feed'em Soup Community Project and the Barbed Wire Betties will hold a community fundraiser 6 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post #66, 1204 S. Fourth St.The fundraiser will include Mexican food for purchase, provided by Feed'em Soup. The fundraiser...

Judge, attorneys to hold money management program

By Northern Star staff | March 9, 2016

Judge Thomas Lynch, Attorneys Justin Storer and John Hardison and Student Association member Jose Soto will host The Cost of Convenience from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 27 at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy.The program will explain how to borrow...

5 NIU organizations to collaborate for Huskie Mentoring Summit

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

Five NIU organizations will collaborate to hold a Huskie Mentoring Summit 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 2 in Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center.A mentor is a guide, friend, and resource who shares his or her experiences and time to help pave the way for...

CAUSE to hold fourth annual Social Impact Summit

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

The Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs will hold their fourth annual Social Impact Summit 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 8 in the Barsema Hall and Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center.CAUSE is Northern Illinois University’s social...

SA collaborates with organizations for Green Office Initiative

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

The Student Association will collaborate with other offices to begin the Green Office Initiative.The Green Office Initiative will help to make various offices more environmentally friendly throughout the NIU campus, according to an SA news release. SA Director...

Waste Management to resume landscape waste collection

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

Waste Management will resume landscape waste collection on April 1.Landscape waste must be placed in biodegradable waste bags or garbage cans no larger than 32 gallons and brush must be cut to four-feet lengths and bundled with string or twine, according...

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