A new lab and new curriculum--new engineering students have changes to look forward to thanks to a $50,000 grant. The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has introduced a new curriculum for future students following a grant from OMRON Foundation....
In an effort to celebrate Earth Month, Gov. Pat Quinn has allocated about $98,000 in electronic waste recycling grants for 49 counties, including DeKalb County. DeKalb County will receive $2,000 in grant money which will go toward advertising its electronic...
Students prayed for less stress as the semester winds down and final examinations approach. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, hosted #Prayers2Pass on Tuesday passing out free snacks and drinks while praying with students. Participants prayed...
Area residents may soon be able to hold large events without leaving downtown. At the April 22 City Council meeting, Bill McMahon, DeKalb resident and local business owner, requested a TIF forgivable loan in the amount of $330,000 to redevelop the former...
For some, underappreciated bands are open-ended and easy to spot. For me, underappreciated bands are very specific moments in time. Generally, these instances occur when a friend unintentionally plays a song that begs the question, “Why have I never...
Spring 2013 commencement ceremonies will be held May 10 and 11 at the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway. Undergraduate ceremonies take place on May 11. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., with...
Student Spotlight: Northern Star reporter Brady Meier spoke with Kim Koeller, senior pre-physical therapy major. Northern Star: Why did you choose to go into pre-physical therapy? Kim Koeller: I went into Pre-PT because my dad got into an accident, so...
As the weather slowly heats up, the priority on everyone’s mind switches to “How can I stay cool?” One way we achieve this is to shed the layers of winter clothing that keep us toasty warm; however, as great as it may feel to be a little bit cooler,...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
At 12:58 a.m., following a traffic stop at 800 N. Annie Glidden Road, Chelcie A. Cannon, 20, was charged with driving with a suspended license, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, operating a vehicle with suspended registration and failure to appear—assault.
At 9:38 p.m., officers responded to University Village, 630 N. Annie Glidden Road, in reference to disorderly conduct. Dispatch advised a female subject was calling for her boyfriend, who was cut during an altercation. Following an investigation, Jarrell T. Haynes, 28, was charged with obstructing justice and criminal trespass. Angela M. Paige, 26, was charged with obstructing justice, aggravated domestic battery and two counts of domestic battery.
At 11:18 p.m., officers responded to 1093 Regent Drive in reference to a report of disorderly conduct. Following an investigation, Taylor J. Glasgow, 21, was charged with criminal damage to property.
At 12:02 p.m., following a traffic stop at 400 Pine St., Sarina Glover, 24, was charged with driving with a suspended license, no insurance and display of false insurance card. Glover was transported to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
Students shouldn’t be surprised if they see snow flurries this weekend, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. April is a transition time for weather in northern Illinois, Sebenste said, and this Friday DeKalb should expect a cold rain that may be...
Starbusters has officially gone bust. Rosy’s Roadhouse will take over what was once known as Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive, effective May 1. “The last few years has not been as popular for Starbusters,” said Brendan Fitzharris, one of the owners...
The faculty members who work with John Jones, Student Affairs associate vice president, said his involvement with students will help him in his new position. Jone will take on the role of Student Affairs vice chancellor at University of North Carolina...
