Gay Jam 2013 is a variety show which will run from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. The show is hosted by Prism, a student-run LGBT organization. According to NIU.edu/lgbt/prism, “Since 1970, Prism has worked to educate Huskies about...
Playing music with your idol is only a dream to most musicians—but it’s surreal to those performing at the House this weekend. MathGames!, a band led by NIU guitar professor Fareed Haque, will be the headlining act 7 p.m. Friday at the House Cafe,...
A lack of great food has recently become a common complaint of students. Fortunately, Ellington’s, located in the Holmes Student Center, hosted “Sano Italiano,” which translates to “Healthy Italian.” This delicious three-course meal only cost...
Spring, believe it or not, is here, and as we are all trying to make that transition from sweatpants and sweatshirts into shorts and tank tops, there is always the pesky weather that keeps us guessing. In spring, you’re never quite sure whether to wear...
The District 428 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the sale of Kiwanis Park, 391 Fairview Dr., to the DeKalb Park District for $625,000 at Tuesday night’s meeting. DeKalb Park District Board members approved the school’s offer unanimously...
The School of Theatre and Dance will go under construction this summer, said Terrence McClellan, School of Theatre and Dance assistant director. The building was built in 1959. “There’s a number of issues,” McClellan said. “The heating and cooling...
Students like Dan Wulff, sophomore accounting major and Lincoln Hall resident, want to see improvements in the 52-year-old residence hall. Joe King, assistant director of media and public relations, said there are no improvements planned for Lincoln Hall...
Help is on the way for Wi-Fi problems on campus, said Jan Gerenstein, associate director of residential technology. Gerenstein said the current system has its flaws. Matt Parks, Information Technology Services (ITS) director of network services, said...
This week’s student spotlight features Ana Perez, health science rehab services major, with a occupational therapy emphasis. Northern Star: Why did you choose health science rehab services as your major? Ana Perez: To help others. NS: Why the emphasis...
Coachella is held in Indio, Cali., and it’s one of the biggest art and music festivals in the U.S. This festival hosts thousands of fans in a giant field-like venue with rides and stages set up everywhere. The people who attend Coachella love to jam...
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 7:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a South First Street residence in reference to a domestic dispute. Officers spoke to both individuals involved and an investigation was started.
At 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to Schnucks, 975 S. Annie Glidden Road, for a retail theft complaint. An investigation was started.
The Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., will host a weekend of Earth Day crafts and fun. On Saturday and Sunday the museum will teach participants how to make their own crayons and paper. “We will be using the stubs of old crayons,...
