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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

4-C to host upcoming events in October

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) will be hosting several upcoming classes. The International Loving Touch Foundation will host a class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 at the 4-C office, 155 N. Third St., Room 130. Participants will learn and...

Some should expect savings on their power bills

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

DeKalb residents may see savings on their power bills. The city automatically enrolled many residents in a community program to change their energy provider, according to a City of DeKalb press release. Most residents chose to adopt the new provider,...

Burger King gets creative with its bacon sundae, sure to squash any craving.

Try something different the next time you go out to eat

By Beth Schumacher | September 17, 2012

Looking for something more adventurous when going out to eat? DeKalb has several options to please your taste buds and introduce you to unusual yet delicious combinations. The Huddle, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, offers an item on their menu called bubble...

Mac Miller performs at Convocation Center Saturday

Mac Miller performs at Convocation Center Saturday

By Cory Boston | September 16, 2012

Malcolm James McCormick, known by his stage name "Mac Miller," performs at the Convocation Center on Saturday, Sept. 15, for his Macadelic Tour. The show featured opening performances from YG and Travis Porter. The show amazed the crowd with energy, light...

Fans have 'Macadelic' time at concert

Fans have ‘Macadelic’ time at concert

By Olivia Rajska | September 16, 2012

“DeKalb, are you ready for 100 percent chaos?” said Mac Miller, also known as Malcolm McCormick, as he got the crowd wild at the Convocation Center Saturday. Although there was not a full house for the Macadelic Tour, the crowd sure kept it alive...

Engineering workshops start on Saturdays

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2012

Engineering workshops will be offered to all girls from sixth to eighth grade, according to a Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois press release. The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology are teaming...

Professor makes guest appearance in iBook

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2012

An NIU professor made a guest video appearance on the subject of Ancient Maya in an iBook, according to a Claxton Creative press release. Art professor Jeff Kowalski made his appearance in the iBook 2012: Science and Prophecy of the Ancient Maya, now...

Say it Out Loud program begins this week

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2012

Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in a series of programs this week meant to give them a safe space to discuss mental health issues, according to a NIU Counseling, Adult and Higher Education press release. NIU will host a campus-wide...

Some say ‘justice has been served’ at McCullough trial

By Alan Kozeluh | September 16, 2012

On Friday, Jack McCullough, 72, was found guilty of the 1957 kidnapping and murder of Maria Ridulph, 7. Ridulph was abducted from the corner of Center Cross Street and Archie Place on Dec. 3, 1957. In April 1958, Ridulph’s skeletal remains were found...

Women, unemployed not eligible to join Christian group

By Amy Levin | September 16, 2012

On Wednesday, September 12, Gideons paid their annual visit to DeKalb, handing out Bibles on every corner along the margins of campus. Their presence was no doubt welcome to many students and employees but, as a community, we should be aware of the nature...

Get involved during election season

By Joe Palmer | September 16, 2012

Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the September Slump. It’s that special time of an election year when everyone who isn’t a diehard politico or wannabe correspondent tunes out all things politics. The primaries came and went and the conventions fizzled...

Chicago teachers need ‘well overdue’ raise

By Anthony Szudarski | September 16, 2012

I am always going to think that teachers should be more respected and revered than they are. With all the help some of my teachers have given me throughout my life, that will never change. By now I’m sure that many of you are aware of the teacher’s...

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