It takes an army of plows to remove snow from the streets of DeKalb. DeKalb boasts several International 7400s trucks, the main force in DeKalb’s snow removal arsenal. These 270-horsepower diesel behemoths feature an air-ride cab, ten foot plow and...
“Sex and the City” was about four women who are independent, can support themselves and have what seemed to be an unlimited amount of Manolo Blahnik shoes casually laying around. After seeing how these four women lived, I knew that’s what I wanted...
In a galaxy far, far away, humans sit and quietly eat in a public place while embracing their inner geeks. That galaxy isn’t really all that far away; in fact, it’s right here on Earth that such dwellings exist. Recently, there has been a surge in...
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. On Feb. 7 at...
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 6:29 p.m., following a traffic stop at 700 W. Lincoln Highway,...
The Oscars were filled with inspirational red carpet fashion moments. According to the fashion panel from “Live! with Kelly and Michael,” the Oscars were all about shimmer and shine for women and beards and bow ties for men. I selected the top best-dressed...
Ashley VanDeusen, junior business administration major, is looking forward to her life in the post-graduate world. Northern Star: Where are you from? Ashley VanDeusen: I’m from St. Charles. NS: What made you want to study business administration? AV:...
With spring just around the corner, you might be thinking about changing your wardrobe from layers of sweaters and jeans to thinner T-shirts, dresses and shorts. Since fashion is a high priority for society, many people try to find the “hottest” looks...
City Council’s public hearing on the Irongate subdivision development ended with a table vote and an agreement to revise the submitted plans for the project during a meeting Monday. David Patzelt spoke on behalf of ShoDeen Inc., the development group...
Screaming can be heard in the audience. Magician Jim Munroe has just stuck a nail into his nose and he is asking an audience member to “squeeze tightly” to help him pull it out. This is how he proposed to his wife, he tells the audience. Munroe performed...
Mind control, line dancing and bringing a fictional character to life through social media--NIU theater faculty member Luke Krueger has done it again in playwright absurdity. The world premiere run of “Burning Times” will begin 8:30 p.m. Thursday...
View Campus Blotter 2/22-2/25 in a larger map 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...
