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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

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night

By Amy Langner | October 8, 2015
A Day Without Shoes

A Day Without Shoes

By Vincent Dhan | October 7, 2015

Industrial engineering major Alyssa Bramm encourages students to donate shoes for children in Africa Tuesday afternoon in MLK Commons. The event was a part of Engineers Without Borders' 'A Day Without Shoes.'

University employees to hold program prioritization panel

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2015

An external panel of individuals who have undergone program prioritization at other universities will hold a panel discussion and question and answer session next week. All campus and community members are invited to attend the panel, which will be held...

Sycamore History Museum to teach cider-making process

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2015

Community members will get the chance to make apple cider at the Sycamore History Museum’s upcoming annual Fall Festival.Attendees will learn the process of making apple cider using an apple press. The festival will include other fall-related craft...

DeKalb Police

Two men charged with first degree murder in Tuesday shooting

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2015

DeKalb Police have charged two men in relation to the Tuesday night shooting death of a DeKalb man.Christopher Gerken, 25, of Sycamore, and Trevor Motsinger, 25, of DeKalb, face charges of first a degree murder. Motsinger also faces charges of obstruction...

Laying hans on a poultry factory.

Farm Animal Rights Movement to visit NIU

By Northern Star staff | October 5, 2015

Laying hans on a poultry factory.

Student Association Senator Robert Kreml talks about the addition of an ad hoc committee, of which he is chairman, on April 11 at SA Senate in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

SA to review student orgs after discrimination fears

By Jackie Nevarez | October 5, 2015

The Student Association Senate approved a motion to review the constitutions of two prospective student organizations after a senator saw possible gender discrimination Sunday.Senator Timothy Brandner said he had an issue with Young Beautiful Ladies and...

Alderman fails to submit resignation

By Northern Star staff | October 5, 2015

As of Sunday afternoon, 7th ward Alderperson Monica O’Leary has not submitted a letter of resignation.O’Leary informed Mayor John Rey of her potential resignation before the Sept. 28 City Council meeting, stating she would submit a letter of resignation...

Senator Adolfo Sto. Domingo

District 1 Student Association Senators

By Northern Star staff | October 5, 2015

Senator Adolfo Sto. DomingoSophomore accountancy majorExperience: Senator since Fall 2014What is an issue on campus you’d like to address this semester?“More unity in student organizations. I’m very involved with some student organizations, most...

Police Report: Sept. 26-29

By Northern Star staff | October 5, 2015

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Sept. 26• Jesse Alton Freeman, 23, of DeKalb, was charged...

NIU Police Chief Thomas Phillips speaks about issues facing veterans Nov. 11 during a Veterans’ Day ceremony at the flagpole southeast of Altgeld Hall. “Whether it’s donation or volunteerism, we can all make a difference,” Phillips said. “Regardless of how you choose to help, the important message is try to give back something to the men and women who have given so much to defend our way of life.”

NIU Safety, Security Report released, arrests for drug violations increase

By Northern Star staff | October 2, 2015

The number of arrests for drug law violations at NIU in 2014 is more than twice the number of arrests in 2013, according to the 2015-2016 Clery Annual Security Report, which was released Thursday.The Annual Safety and Security Report is published in compliance...

Case of mumps reported at NIU

Case of mumps reported at NIU

By Northern Star staff | October 1, 2015

The DeKalb County Health Department has confirmed an NIU student has tested positive for mumps. Mumps is an acute infectious viral disease that can cause swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands in the cheeks and jaw, according to the Illinois...

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