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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
Sept. 25, 2012
William M. Boelcke, 31, turned himself in to DCPD on an active warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Let loose and salsa to your heart’s content in the music building tonight. The NIU Latin Jazz Ensemble will host its first dance party of the year at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The event is co-sponsored by the Center for Latino...
For the love of the DeKalb punk rock music scene, stick around this weekend. Local musicians have collaborated on a compilation album, DeKalb Brawl City, which will be available at the release show 5 p.m. Sunday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway....
Michael Chabon is up to his old tricks. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author is back in the public eye with his new novel, Telegraph Avenue, which came out Sept. 11. The book, his first novel in five years, is another example of Chabon’s staggering talent....
