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Animations dance group performs to Michael Jackson's hit song Beat It on Tuesday night at the Tribute to the King of Pop in O'Connell Theatre.

Student Association sponsors Michael Jackson Tribute

By Logan Love | March 27, 2013

The Student Association’s Michael Jackson “HIStory” tribute concert was a real thriller, paying homage to the life and legacy of the “king of pop.” The tribute concert featured singing, dancing and skits, all featuring Jackson’s legendary...

Blotter 3/25

By Northern Star Staff | March 27, 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 9:26 a.m., Greyson J. Sygulla, 44, turned himself in on a warrant for failure to appear—driving with a suspended license. Sygulla was released on bond with a court date.

At 9:35 a.m., Macario Guerrero-Contreras, 42, was taken into custody for a warrant for failure to appear—no license and was released on bond with a court date.

At 1:14 p.m., the police department received an anonymous call. The caller advised a male was outside smoking marijuana. Following investigation, Roger Adkerson, 49, was charged with criminal trespass to real property and possession of drug paraphernalia.

At 4:18 p.m., officers responded to Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road, in response to a report of retail theft. Following an investigation, Kleopatra P. Karamichos, 18, and Tyrashe M. Brown, 19, were both charged with retail theft and were transported to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Alderman Brendon Gallagher discusses the housing development study presented by the NIU Center for Governmental Studies at Tuesday night's special city council meeting.

City Council discusses Irongate annexation

By Ali Combs | March 26, 2013

The Irongate annexation would likely benefit the city of DeKalb, according to some City Council members after reviewing a housing study at Tuesday night’s meeting. The DeKalb Housing Information Project is a study created by NIU’s Center for Governmental...

‘PokémonMMO’ will excite Pokéfans

By Patrick Pastrana | March 26, 2013

Pokémon and beloved characters like Charizard have evolved into an online multiplayer form. Back in the day, Pokémon lovers found themselves spending dozens of hours catching, battling and training their Pokémon to become the greatest of all. As technology...

Campus Child Care Center hosts Scholastic Book Fair

By Deanna Frances | March 26, 2013

The Campus Child Care Center is working to promote reading standards by selling books this week. The Campus Child Care Center, is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday to help raise funds for...

City looks to student involvement in upcoming elections

By Ali Combs | March 26, 2013

The April 9 local election is an opportunity for students to get involved with the DeKalb community. Same-day voting will be offered at the Holmes Student Center in order to encourage students to vote for local officials. In addition to voting, there...

Golf Course Clubhouse to host Easter festivities

By Brooke Shinberg | March 26, 2013

Easter will come early to the Golf Course Clubhouse, 940 E. State St. in Sycamore, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. “We will have spring bingo with fun prizes,” said superintendent of recreation Bart Desch. “The crafts will be decorating bags to collect the...

Student Spotlight: Casey Branch

By Terrance Bullock | March 26, 2013

Sophomore nursing major Casey Branch has high hopes for the medical field after graduation. The Northern Star caught up with Branch in Neptune Central, where she was doing some studying in between classes. Northern Star: What is your major? Casey Branch:...

Women characters change the gaming world

By Josh Alfrey | March 26, 2013

With Women’s History Month coming to an end soon, it is about time we put a spotlight on women in video games and professional gaming. In most games, female characters started off playing the damsel in distress role: Princess Peach in the Super Mario...

Tribute

Tribute

By Ryan Ocasio | March 26, 2013

NIU students rehearse on Monday night for "History", a Michael Jackson Tribute Concert. The performance will be held at the Stevens Annex building in the O'Connell Theater at 7 pm Tuesday March 26th. Among the dance and music compilations, Michael Jackson's...

Student Association to host Michael Jackson tribute show

Student Association to host Michael Jackson tribute show

By Terrance Bullock | March 26, 2013

Michael Jackson fans wont want to beat it after hearing the moon walker’s tribute concert today. The Student Association is hosting History: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert at 7 p.m. in the Stevens Building’s O’Connell Theatre. The tribute will...

Jon Sauser, of DeKalb, speaks on Monday night at the DeKalb City Council meeting about the Irongate housing development. Sauser believes there is no need for the new development due to lower NIU student enrollment this year.

City Council greenlights library expansion

By Ali Combs | March 26, 2013

City Council approved the $20 million library expansion project for the DeKalb Public Library at a regular meeting of the Council Monday night. The library expansion project was originally a $24 million project involving an $8.5 million grant from the...