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Court dates approaching for Pi Kappa Alpha members

By Logan Love | February 5, 2013

Twelve Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity members have court appearances in the next two weeks in regard to hazing charges related to the November 2012 death of freshman David Bogenberger. All 22 members of the Pike fraternity charged in December 2012 have...

Blotter 2/4

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 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 2:08 p.m., James R. Colpen, 33, learned he had a warrant for his arrest and turned himself in. Colpen was taken into custody for class A retail theft and released on bond with a court date.

At 12:28 a.m., officers observed a vehicle with expired registration traveling northbound on Annie Glidden Road. A traffic stop was conducted. A K-9 sniff was done on the car and the K-9 alerted the police to the presence of narcotics. Marcus Kimbrough, 39, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and was released on bond with a court date.

At 8:36 a.m., Chris L. Bennett, 22, turned himself in on a warrant for theft. Bennett was released on bond with a court date.

DeKalb police respond to a call on Hillcrest Drive.

DeKalb police looks to improve community safety through initiative

By Brooke Shinberg | February 5, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department’s “Vision for the Future” initiatives are underway and community leaders are excited for their progress. The 20 initiatives put into place by DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery earlier this year have begun to be integrated...

Destination Graduation program offers workshops on preparing for grad

By Jessi Haish | February 5, 2013

“Destination Graduation” workshops will be hosted by NIU’s Office of Student Academic Success this month. The events help students gain tips before graduating and becoming professionals. Topics include alumni associations, student loans, salary...

NIU offers financial aid help

By Jessi Haish | February 5, 2013

“FAFSA Fridays” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday during the spring semester in Swen Parson Hall, Room 245. This event is open to current and prospective students and is free. All participants should bring federal income taxes for...

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month

By Jessi Haish | February 5, 2013

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is hosting events during the month of February. More than 200 events will be held across the state to help students and their families with college financial aid. Free Application for Federal Student Aid...

Local restaurants offer food challenges

By Ericka Exton | February 5, 2013

Many restaurants in the area host their own signature food challenges which are open for all to participate in. Riccardi’s Red Hots, 418 W. State St. in Sycamore, has some challenges not made for the faint of heart. The first challenge is the Dead On...

Vending machines deserve your respect

By Beth Schumacher | February 5, 2013

Getting kicked, shaken, pushed around, and having money shoved in your nostril (money slot) is probably not something you want to experience every day. This is an average day for Morty, the Founder’s Memorial Library vending machine. “It’s not easy,...

‘Warm Bodies’ brings to life zombie flicks

By Beth Schumacher | February 5, 2013

I am not a zombie fan. The thought of a zombie apocalypse scares me and yes, I do have an escape plan. However, the latest zombie movie, “Warm Bodies,” had me laughing from start to finish. The novel’s author, Isaac Marion, and director Jonathan...

Add layers to your winter wardrobe

By Olivia Rajska | February 5, 2013

It may be hard to dress up for the cold, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing your style. It is all about layers upon layers during this cold time of the year. Having that extra motivation to dress up will keep you warmer when you walk to class...

Student Spotlight: Danielle Young

By Logan Love | February 5, 2013

The Northern Star talks diversity, leadership and family with Danielle Young, a senior sociology major from Northern Illinois University.

New Residence Hall begins week of events with kickball game

By Kia Clair | February 4, 2013

The New Residence Hall plan for February activities and fun has officially begun. Residents from New Hall and other residents on campus came together to play kickball and hang out from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday night in the Chick Evans Field House. Nearly...