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Manager in training, Chris Olah, assists Salvation Army customer, Stacy Johnson, on Friday evening. Stacy, of Shabonna, shops for toys for a family friend’s new baby.

Salvation Army helps children throughout the year

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2012

For the seventeenth year in a row, the Salvation Army helped children throughout DeKalb prepare for the beginning of a new school year. The Salvation Army provided for 1,207 children, more than double the amount of children served in 2011. Volunteers...

Police arrest suspect in robbery case

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2012

DeKalb police arrested Anthony Phillips, 22, of DeKalb, on Saturday regarding a robbery occurring at approximately 5 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of Greenbrier Road. DeKalb Lt. Jason Leverton said there was a male and a female walking together and when...

Blotter 9/30

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 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.

Sept. 30, 2012

At 12:24 p.m. on Friday, an officer responded to the Psychology and Computer Science Building in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. Sunday, the complainant was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for filing a false police report.

At 2:42 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the 100 block of Annie Glidden Road. The driver, Louie A. Eboli, 19, of Lombard, was arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor and zero tolerance DUI. Eboli was processed at the at the NIU Police Department and released on individual bond.

At 6:54 p.m., officers were sent to Douglas Hall in regard to a report of theft. Officers met with the complainant and took a report. The case is open pending further investigation.

NIU alumni speak to students about about comedy writing career

By Kevin Bartelt | October 1, 2012

Two NIU alumni, Damon Royster and Matt Solomon, spoke to students about their careers as comedic writers Sept. 27 in the Campus Life Building. Royster took writing classes at Second City in Chicago and was a writer for the production Udderball, which...

People of The Diaspora

October 1, 2012

The Zeta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held its first program of the semester on September 24, 2012; this program titled “People of the Diaspora” fell under the International Awareness & Involvement Thrust of Delta Sigma Theta’s...

Occupy Wall Street: Protests can be beneficial to the community

By Anthony Szudarski | September 26, 2012

The anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement (OWS) was just over a week ago. I’m sure a lot of people remember hearing about it on the news, or through gossip, and while many people disagree with the protests, I am not one of them. I have a firm...

Missing ceiling tiles and visible water damage in Reavis Hall, Room 311. Reportedly, tiles have fallen from the ceiling as a result of the damage to the roof. English Department Chair Amy Levin said she was worried about how mold from the roof damage may affect people's health.

Reavis Hall to undergo emergency repairs

By Felix Sarver | September 26, 2012

After exceeding its expected 20-year lifespan and withstanding a year-long delay, the roof of Reavis Hall may be repaired Friday. The roof of Reavis Hall was installed in 1985, said Paul Palian, director of media and public relations. Roof replacement...

Most widely read education writer speaks at DeKalb High School

By Maria Ahmad | September 26, 2012

DeKalb High School’s auditorium was filled to capacity last night as crowds of students, faulty, teachers and community members listened to Jonathan Kozol. Jonathan Kozol is most famously known for his books on public education and the discrepancies...

Richard Schmack spoke in a Stevenson smart classroom Wednesday evening. Schmack is running for DeKalb County state's attorney this year, and took the opportunity to explain the roles of the position and why he feels he is the proper candidate.

Candidate for DeKalb County state’s attorney speaks at Stevenson Wednesday night

By Jessi Haish | September 26, 2012

Richard Schmack, DeKalb County state’s attorney candidate, answered students’ questions at the NIU College Democrats meeting Wednesday night at Stevenson South. Chris Pitts, senior political science major, said he attended the meeting to find out...

NIU School of Theater and Dance to present Bartleby, the Scrivener

By Deanna Frances | September 26, 2012

The NIU School of Theater and Dance will perform Bartleby, the Scrivener Thursday through Sunday and Oct. 4 through Oct. 7 at the Stevens Building O’Connell Theater. Bartleby, the Scrivener is based on a short story by Herman Melville. It is narrated...

Dietary intern gives talk about healthy eating

By Sierra Lowe | September 26, 2012

For dietary intern Allison Douglas, the freshmen 15 phenonmenon is not realistic. Douglas said the weight gain for freshmen ranges between 2- to 6-pounds. Douglas gave a talk to students on eating myths like freshmen 15 and other dieting issues Wednesday....

Pi Kappa Phi members to take bike ride across 43 states for charity

By Kyle Boyd | September 26, 2012

Next summer, student Tyler Coons and members of Pi Kappa Phi from around the U.S. will embark on a coast-to-coast bike ride called the Journey of Hope. The cross-country trip will be a 4,000-mile trek that will span 43 states. Riders hope to raise $650,000...