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This July 27, 2011, file photo provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department in Sycamore, Ill, shows Jack Daniel McCullough, 72, of Seattle.

Maria Ridulph’s childhood friend speaks at McCullough trial

By Lauren Dielman | September 11, 2012

Kathy Sigman Chapman, a childhood friend of victim Maria Ridulph, spoke on Tuesday at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Jack McCullough, 72, is on trial, facing charges of kidnapping and murdering Ridulph on Dec. 3, 1957. On that day, Sigman, now 62, said...

Blotter 9/10

By Northern Star Staff | September 11, 2012

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. 10, 2012 At 6:56 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported...

Grace Place to host interfaith lecture series

By Maria Ahmad | September 11, 2012

Grace Place is holding an interfaith lecture series in hope of opening the door for dialogue and understanding between different beliefs. Grace Place, 401 Normal Road, is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Episcopal Church...

Jane Jordan gives 'Dollars and Cents' presentation

Jane Jordan gives ‘Dollars and Cents’ presentation

By Meghan Connell | September 10, 2012

Jane Jordan, Associate Director of Division of Student Affairs, talks to students about successively applying for financial aid during the presentation 'Dollars and Cents' in the Neptune smart classroom. The presentation entailed information about types...

Students have many financial aid opportunities available

Students have many financial aid opportunities available

By Erin Kolb | September 10, 2012

While going to college isn’t cheap, students can find ways to alleviate the costs of attending. Jane Jordan, associate director of Student Financial Aid, and NIU alumna Jonitiana Kelly presented Navigating Your Financial Planning at Neptune Hall Monday....

Blotter 9/9

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 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. 10, 2012

At 1:49 p.m., an officer was sent to Cole Hall in regards to a report of criminal defacement of property. The officer arrived on the scene and started an investigation. The case is open pending further investigation.

At 7 p.m., an officer was sent to Stevenson North in regards to a report of stolen property. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.

The DeKalb 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Teresinski had several questions for the budget control loans over the construction of the new DeKalb Police Station.

City Council votes for $12.7M loan for new police station

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 10, 2012

The DeKalb City Council discussed the possibilities for funding for the construction of the new police station at a meeting Monday. The discussion centered around $12.7 million in potential bonds, funds initially intended to complete the police station...

First Cambodia Studies conference to be held Thursday through Sunday

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2012

The first Cambodia Studies conference in the U.S. will be hosted by NIU this week, according to a NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies press release. The conference, which is open to the public, will take place Thursday and end Sunday. Seventy papers...

SAEM to start campaign to promote positive norms, behaviors

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2012

A campus-wide initiative, the focus of which is to teach students how to report problematic behaviors and situations, will begin this year, according to NIU Today. Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will start a social marketing campaign and education...

Student enrollment numbers to be released by Wednesday

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2012

Numbers for the total student enrollment for the 2012 fall semester will be released Wednesday. The ten day count for student enrollment is expected to be completed Monday and certainly by Tuesday, said Paul Palian, director of media and public relations,...

Register to vote: here is everything you need to know

By Alan Kozeluh | September 10, 2012

The conventions are over and election season is in full gear. Are you registered to vote? According to the website of John Acardo, DeKalb County clerk and recorder, if you have moved to DeKalb County you must re-register with your new address in order...

Students share their musical guilty pleasures

By Sarah Contreras | September 10, 2012

Though I mostly consider myself a young lady of exceptional musical taste (you may disagree), sometimes the music I enjoy surprises me. Case in point: I absolutely love Taylor Swift. Her country twang and poppy hooks do not fit in with my Decemberists/alternative-heavy...