Sororities will be tugging to fight breast cancer this weekend. The Pi Kappa Alpha (PKA) fraternity is hosting the Women’s Tugs Against Breast Cancer 2012 tournament. Tugs is the largest philanthropy event on campus with about 300-500 people each day,...
Oct. 8 correction: In an Oct. 4 article titled “Safety discussed,” the Northern Star incorrectly reported that the undergraduate plus/minus grading system was approved at a Faculty Senate meeting. The plus/minus grading system was not voted on at...
John Lee Adams, 22, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for robbery. Allegedly, Adams was an accomplice to Anthony Phillips, 22, who was arrested for robbery Saturday, according to DeKalb police Lt. Jason Leverton. A male and female were walking together...
The DeKalb Firefighters Historical Foundation is hosting a pancake breakfast and open house Sunday. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at DeKalb Fire Station No. 1, 700 Pine St. “The DeKalb Firefighters Foundation is a new nonprofit organization...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Oct. 2, 2012 At 12:04 a.m., officers observed a vehicle driving...
Oktoberfest is upon us, and we all know what that means. Or at least, we think we do. To the college-aged crowd, the word “Oktoberfest” brings to mind dingy bars packed with beer, brats and overly-revealing beer wench/lederhosen costumes. It’s fun...
“Huskies unite, take back the night!” a crowd shouted Tuesday night as part of a violence awareness march. Victims of domestic and sexual abuse found support with Take Back the Night, a rally sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program and Women’s...
Whatever Internet browser you choose, the simple fact is your web history says a lot about you. It’s likely your browser knows more about you than you realize. Should you find yourself perusing the web in the next few days, I dare you to just look at...
Oct. 8 correction: In an Oct. 3 article titled “Rec center rewards visits,” the Northern Star incorrectly reported that when a participant reaches 25 points for the Rec Rewards program he or she earns a water bottle and when participants reach 50...
As the clock ticked to midnight on Monday, people from around the DeKalb area headed over to GameStop, 2389 Sycamore Road, and waited for the midnight releases of both Resident Evil 6 and NBA 2K13. Fans from both series had various expectations from each...
Greg Ross said he firmly believes foreign languages are key to greater cultural understanding. Ross, the house coordinator for the International House, said foreign languages can provide excellent opportunities for participants to share ideas and perspectives...
Crowds of students have gathered around Cliffe Knechtle Monday and Tuesday at MLK Commons. Knechtle is a pastor from Grace Community Church in Connecticut. He travels to college campuses to answer questions about God and spirituality. “I consider myself...
