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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

Campus Blotter 8/27

By Northern Star Staff | August 29, 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. Aug. 27, 2012...

Council looking for committee reps.

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 2012

The NIU Operating Staff Council is looking for representation on their committees for the 2012-2013 year, said a member of the Chemistry and Biochemistry department in an email. The committees include Campus Parking, Campus Security and Environmental...

Housing ordinances see continued debate

By Abria Martin | August 28, 2012

The City Council is looking to increase inspections, which could result in more fines on landlords and their tenants. The Safe/Quality Housing Task Force has teamed up with the City Council to discuss four ordinances for the community: the rental properties...

Course teaches students about Internet research

By Felix Sarver and Erin Kolb | August 28, 2012

A new course created by NIU University Libraries debuted yesterday. Introduction to Library and Information Research aims to improve the library research skills of students. Nestor Osorio, head of the references and research department, said this is the...

City Blotter 8/23-8/26

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 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. Aug. 23, 2012 At 3:51 p.m., police responded to 806 Glidden...

Campus Blotter 8/26

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 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.   Aug. 26,...

City Council votes to allow video gambling at some sites

By Ryan Felgenhauer | August 27, 2012

The DeKalb City Council approved the use of video gambling machines in certain establishments by a vote of 6-2 at a council meeting on Monday. These machines will be restricted to businesses holding a license to use them. The licensing process would be...

City Blotter 8/23

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 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. Aug. 23, 2012 • At 11:07 a.m., police were dispatched to...

Blotter 8/20-8/25

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 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. Aug. 20, 2012...

Reading habits for students changed

By Erin Kolb | August 27, 2012

Reading habits among students may be changing with the popularity of eReaders. Chalermsee Olson, associate dean for collections and technical services at Founders Memorial Library, who’s worked at the library for about six years, said students have...

Pay-It-Forward receives grant

By Abria Martin | August 27, 2012

The Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St., has received a $6,500 grant from the Monsanto Fund in July and expects to use it to help fix general wear and tear from over the years. The House has been in service for the last seven years and has been committed...

Ellwood House tours available

Ellwood House tours available

By Maria Ahmad | August 27, 2012

The Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St., is a historic site in DeKalb and offers tours for all ages throughout the year. According to its website, the Ellwood House Museum was originally the home of Isaac Leonard Ellwood, a partner in establishing...

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