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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

Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York waves to supporters in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Edith Windsor

By Carolyn Kaster | April 3, 2013

Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York waves to supporters in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay...

NIU President-Elect Douglas D. Baker thanks President Peters and the search committee for believing and trusting in him to help move NIU forward and build upon President Peter's achievements within the campus on Wednesday afternoon at University Council in Altgeld Hall.

University Council welcomes new president

By Logan Love | April 3, 2013

The University Council (UC) welcomed incoming NIU president Douglas Baker on Wednesday. The UC met for a regular meeting that was highlighted by current President John Peters introducing Baker. Baker introduced himself and his wife, Dana Stover, and talked...

Plaintiff Edith Windsor of New York waves to supporters in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, after the court heard arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) case. The U.S. Supreme Court, in the second day of gay marriage cases, turned Wednesday to a constitutional challenge to the federal law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

NIU professors react to DOMA and Prop 8 cases

By Logan Love | April 3, 2013

The Defense of Marraige Act will likely be struck down and Proposition 8 will be dismissed by the Supreme Court, according to Artemus Ward, political science professor and Supreme Court expert. The Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases last week...

Kaitlyn Cabina (left) and Mathew Yee (right) perform at a dress rehearsal for "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" on Tuesday night. The play is set in post-WWII rural Europe and follows villagers as they struggle to rebuild; the play opens April 4.

School of Theatre and Dance to put on ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’

By Deanna Frances | April 3, 2013

NIU’s School of Theater and Dance isn’t going to let a little snow storm or spring break fun hold back “The Caucasian Chalk Circle.” The School of Theater and Dance will perform the German play at the O’Connell Theater. The show opens today,...

Game Station is a great channel for gamers

By Josh Alfrey | April 3, 2013

If you have ever wondered where to start in the world of being an Internet gaming sensation, you may want to begin at The Game Station. The Game Station is a collaborative YouTube channel that releases gaming news, sketch comedies and podcasts. Besides...

Women’s Resource Center to throw Rock Against Rape benefit

By Kelly Marshall | April 3, 2013

This month April is sexual assault awareness month and the Women's Resource Center will be having their fourth annual Rock Against Rape event. The Victim Advocacy Services and the Women’s Resource Center will be collaborating with other NIU offices,...

Blotter 4/2

By Northern Star Staff | April 3, 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 6:09 p.m., a victim reported she and her boyfriend were sitting...

Crafty mods for ‘Minecraft’

By Patrick Pastrana | April 2, 2013

“Minecraft” players have come up with more creative structures, collaborated on projects and contraptions that seem impossible. What do these seemingly unimaginable structures consist of? The Titanic, a few dozen marriage proposals, and an arithmetic...

Student leaders react to NIU’s new president

By Robert Baird | April 2, 2013

Student leaders will actively seek increased involvement with Doug Baker when he becomes NIU’s president. Jack Barry, Student Association (SA) president elect, met Baker for the first time on Tuesday. “I’m confident and excited that the Board of...

Social worker Kimberly Cecil accepts her Ally Award on Tuesday afternoon in the Regency Room of the Holmes Student Center in recognition for her service to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community.

Awards ceremony celebrates sexual orientation

By Newell Miao | April 2, 2013

Students showed support for the LGBT community at the ninth annual Ally Awards ceremony held Tuesday in Holmes Student Center Regency Room. The awards are sponsored by the Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, the LGBT Resource...

NIU students should embrace fashion face-off

By Kayla Cameron | April 2, 2013

Fashion around campus can be seen in all walks of life, and some students are more style conscious than others. When getting up in the morning does the thought of “What am I going to wear today?” ever cross your mind? Or is it a question more like,...

Blotter 4/1

By Northern Star Staff | April 2, 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 3:34 a.m., officers responded to University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive, in response to a report of a disorderly female. She was found to be banned from the location. Rachel D. Craft, 30, was charged with criminal trespass to real property.

Mary E. Ludin, 22, turned herself in on a warrant for domestic battery. Ludin was released on bond with a court date.

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