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Blotter 10/1

By Northern Star | October 2, 2012

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.

Oct. 1, 2012

At 1:04 p.m. on Sept. 27, an officer was sent to Douglas Hall in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Monday, the complainant contacted the officer to advise them the item was located.

At 1:14 p.m., an officer was sent to the NIU Police Department in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case was administratively closed due to a lack of leads.

NIU to Screen “The Invisible War” Documentary

October 2, 2012

DeKalb, Ill. — The award-winning documentary on rape in the military comes to Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL. NIU’s Women’s Studies Program is hosting a free public screening and panel discussion of the new, award-winning documentary THE...

‘It’s called Freakalb for a reason’

By Katie Finlon | October 1, 2012

Get down with your bad self, and get freaky in DeKalb this weekend. The third annual Freakalb festival will take start at 7 p.m. Thursday and continued at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. Tickets are $12 at...

Country artist to perform at Convocation Center

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2012

Country artist Phil Vassar will perform at the Convocation Center Nov. 17, according to NIU Today. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. DJ Waldo and DeKalb’s own Back Country Roads will be the opening acts. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m....

NIU releases its annual safety and security report

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2012

The 2012 annual safety and security report and fire safety report was released by NIU Monday. NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith said the safety and security report makes it possible for people to make an informed decision on whether they want to visit NIU. The...

Distribution of wealth widespread

By Troy Doetch | October 1, 2012

There are a few anachronisms in everyday life I cannot help but find adorable: when someone’s parents say car phone instead of cellphone, or even cellphone instead of just phone; when a professor asks for a complete link to a web source in the works...

Station's Creation gives its last show

Station’s Creation gives its last show

By Tim Ashton | October 1, 2012

About 15 bicyclists rode the streets on campus Sept. 21 to draw attention to the need for bike lanes. The bike ride, called Courteous Mass, was organized by word of mouth by members of the NIU Green Paws Environmental Alliance and the NIU Cycling Club....

Muse releases its latest album, 2nd Law.

Muse releases progressive new album

By Jessica Cabe | October 1, 2012

Most long-time Muse fans agree the band can be categorized in two parts: Muse before Twilight and Muse after Twilight. The band became wildly successful after Twilight author Stephenie Meyer cited them as one of her biggest influences while writing. This...

There’s no place like home

By Kayla Nebel | October 1, 2012

After coughing up my weight’s worth of mucus and being curled up at home on a couch for six days, returning back to the dorm life was something I was looking forward to. I felt the warm feeling of coming home to a loving community and a fantastic room...

College of Business to host session on Fast-Trak MBA

By Erin Kolb | October 1, 2012

The College of Business will host an informational session on Master of Business administration degrees on Oct. 16. The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in Barsema Hall, Room 210. The meeting will cover information about the Fast-Trak MBA. Other MBA...

Sorority hosts events to promote domestic violence awareness

By Felix Sarver | October 1, 2012

The Alpha Phi Gamma (APG) sorority held Shout the Facts near Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road Monday. The sorority teamed up with the Women’s Rights Alliance and Gamma Phi Omega to shout out statistics on abuse, rape and physical assault as drivers and...

Donations collected for Mr. Pumpkin statue

By Maria Ahmad | October 1, 2012

Wally Thurow, known as Mr. Pumpkin, will be missed in the coming Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, but loved ones are working to keep his spirit alive. “Over 50 years ago, he approached the Lions Club with a simple concept of having a family event with pumpkins...