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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

Blotter 4/29

By Northern Star Staff | April 30, 2013

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.

DeKalb could see mixed weather soon

By Ali Combs | April 30, 2013

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 sits vacant prior to the construction of Rosy's Roadhouse, a newly opened bar and restaurant.

Starbusters to be replaced

By Jessi Haish | April 29, 2013

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...

John Jones Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Associate vice president of Student Affairs to leave NIU

By Robert Baird | April 29, 2013

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...

Blackhawks can open season strong against Minnesota

By Sam Bauman | April 29, 2013

The NHL’s best regular season team, the Blackhawks, will open up the postseason against the revamped Minnesota Wild. The Wild signed forward Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter and were the last team in the conference to make the playoffs. Barring...

Blotter 4/28

By Northern Star Staff | April 29, 2013

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. Sunday At 12:25 a.m., Matthew C. Gorman, 24, turned himself in...

Blotter 4/26

By Northern Star Staff | April 29, 2013

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Friday At 8:41...

Josh Kreiner, manager of Carmine's, Subs, Wraps, and Salads makes a hot Philly cheese steak sandwich on Monday at their Sycamore location at 2672 DeKalb Ave.

New sandwich shop opens in Sycamore

By Ryan Chodora | April 29, 2013

Carrie and Steve Sobieski, owners of Carmine’s Subs, 2672 DeKalb Ave., picked Sycamore as the location for their first Carmine’s because of its sense of community. “The people of Sycamore have been awesome,” Steve Sobieski said. “It’s just...

City Council discusses search for next city manager

By Ali Combs | April 29, 2013

The City Council has less than two months before the city manager position is vacated and even less time to decide how the search for a new city manager will be conducted. Several members of the council-elect have noted their desire to ensure the search...

How to de-stress during finals

By Josh Alfrey | April 29, 2013

Time away from the books and in another world can be the difference between a mental breakdown and a happy, healthy student. Here are a couple of games I have found to be a life saver in times of stress. “LIMBO” Explore a world of shadow in this dark...

Q&A with Pat Tomasulo

By Aymie Telinski | April 29, 2013

WGN-TV sports anchor Pat Tomasulo is known for mixing sports and comedy into his reporting each morning. Tomasulo tested out his funny bone at a sold-out show on Saturday night at ComedyComedy at the Tap House in Oswego. In the seven years he has been...

‘Bankrupt’ album receives lukewarm response

By Kevin Bartelt | April 29, 2013

If the money you received from returning your books is going straight to the bars, maybe you can relate to the new Phoenix album titled “Bankrupt!” After hits like “1901” and “Lisztomania,” the anticipated album had high standards to reach;...

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