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Blotter 2/18

By Northern Star Staff | February 19, 2013

View City Blotter 2/18 in a larger map 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 10 p.m., officers observed...

Blotter 2/15-2/18

By Northern Star Staff | February 19, 2013

View Campus Blotter 2/15-2/18 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 the Web...

‘Not About Nightingales’ comes to School of Theatre and Dance

By Sarah Contreras | February 19, 2013

A famed playwright, a missing play, a beautiful actress on a mission and a story too good to believe--these elements are behind the School of Theatre and Dance’s newest production, “Not About Nightingales.” The fifth production in the School of...

Grace Place Campus Ministry to celebrate new pastor

By Kia Clair | February 19, 2013

Grace Place Campus Ministry is hosting a celebration service to welcome in new pastor Amy Fallon at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the ministry. Bishops, student leaders and board members from Grace Place will be present. The joint ministry is support by ELCA Lutherans...

Dr. David Stovall of UIC speaks at "M.O.V.E: A think tank" a program hosted by the Center for Black Studies in Cavan Auditorium on Monday night. Stovall spoke about a number of topics including the history of segregation in Chicago, and the public education system.

Student organization hosts unity think tank

By Kia Clair | February 19, 2013

Man of Vision, Excellence and Empowerment (MOVE) hosted a think tank session to bring consciousness and awareness in the community to African Americans on Monday. The Reunification of the Black Community Reconnecting With and Moving Toward Our True Nature...

‘Harlem Shake’ sensation comes to NIU

By Beth Schumacher | February 18, 2013

Other universities have made “Harlem Shake” videos. Now it’s NIU’s turn. If you’re unfamiliar with the “Harlem Shake,” here’s how it goes: The video starts out with 15 seconds of “normality” in a public setting, like a cafeteria or...

Kristal Pitts

Kristal Pitts

February 18, 2013

“Barack Obama. He’s very diverse, from different cultural backgrounds, as well as a high quality educationally background. He’s basically putting his heart into making changes, or attempting to make changes, for those in need.” -Kristal Pitts...

Alexander Aghayere

Alexander Aghayere

February 18, 2013

“Theodore Roosevelt is my favorite president. I kind of admire his tough way of being president. His policies [were] very strong as a president.... As far as how he worked with other countries, [he was] very straightforward and strong it made our country...

Ellington’s reopens with new menu

By Logan Love | February 18, 2013

A new menu is available at Ellington’s as they reopen for the semester today. The restaurant is run by students of family, consumer, and nutrition science (FCNS) class 320. The restaurant has more than 100 reservations for today. A three-course meal...

NIU’s ROTC rifle team prepares for competition

By Kevin Steiger | February 18, 2013

The ROTC Huskie Battalion Rifle Team is practicing its marksmanship skills to prepare for its competition against ISU on Saturday. “The rifle team is a group of skilled ROTC cadets that have proven their marksmanship skills,” said freshman business...

Dr. Emily Prieto

Non-profit looks to promote Latino culture

By Erin Kolb | February 18, 2013

Conexión Comunidad, 637 N. 11th St., is a DeKalb-based organization that aims to educate the Latino community and promote cultural awareness through art and dance. According to Kristina Garcia, board president of Conexión Comunidad, the organization...

The do’s and don’ts of business wear

By Kayla Cameron | February 18, 2013

Some people may be stressing about where they’re going to get a job out of college or maybe even where they want to start interning. With graduation on hopefully everyone’s agenda, a perfect place to sort all of your worries out and to get the ball...