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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

Jessica Cabe

May 6, 2012

Activities: President of the Billy Corgan Fan Club, founder of the Church of our Lord and Savior Gaga Quote: “This year has been amazing. I’ve met the coolest people and seen some amazing performances. I can’t wait to see what DeKalb has to offer...

Jerene-Elise Nall

May 6, 2012

Actvities: Advocate for captive capybaras, President of Ponies for Peace, Member of the Roseanne Barr fan club Quote: "I'd have to say that my favorite part of this year was talking to Mucca Pazza and watching the band do its very loud, very fantastic...

Once Upon A Time Child Care, 1778 W State St #C, In Sycamore is licensed by the Department of Child and Family Services to care for 78 children, age 6 weeks to kindergarten.

Childcare providers face financial hardship

By Mary Diamond | May 6, 2012

Payday will not be coming until July 1 for many child care providers in Illinois. State funding has been exhausted for programs that subsidize childcare for low-income working parents. With no resources to cover the gap, day care centers and in-home providers...

Rising tuition costs result of increase in expenses

By Hailey Kurth | May 6, 2012

Gabrielle Miggins pays $23,000 to attend NIU. That was the cost for her after adding up the tuition, books, room and board, the junior elementary education major said. Miggins said she pays for her education with financial aid, scholarships and grants....

Improper cooking causes fire at Carniceria Del Sol

Improper cooking causes fire at Carniceria Del Sol

By Olivia Willoughby | May 6, 2012

A structure fire caused extensive damage at a downtown DeKalb business Friday night. Tony Cox, DeKalb Fire Department captain, said the fire was caused by improper cooking at Carniceria Del Sol, 323 E. Locust St. The DeKalb Fire Department was called...

Judge finds prior complaint admissible in Curl trial

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | May 6, 2012

DeKalb County Judge Robbin Stuckert decided a prior complaint of alleged criminal sexual abuse by the DeKalb man accused of killing NIU student Antinette “Toni” Keller could be used at trial. In 1995, William “Billy” Curl, 35, allegedly made unwanted...

Midwest Museum of Natural History offers variety of exhibits

By Juliana Leprich | May 6, 2012

Anyone looking to spend quality time with natural history this summer need go no further than Sycamore. The Midwest Museum of Natural History (MMNH), 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, has a variety of different exhibits. “We have a pretty amazing collection...

Holmes Student Center

History’s Foundation: Holmes Student Center

By Olivia Willoughby | May 6, 2012

Pointing high up in the sky, this building can’t be missed. Whether it was for orientation or to wait impatiently for the Huskie Bus, a student has been here at least once. With its first two floors built in 1961, the Holmes Student Center might just...

Campus blotter for 5/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 6, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Tuesday At 1:40 p.m.,...

CHANCE program aims to help students succeed

By Felix Sarver | May 6, 2012

Keylan Grimes didn’t want to go to community college after high school. He wanted to attend university. “I wanted to grow among other students,” said the freshman business administration major. Grimes such an opportunity through the Counseling,...

City blotter for 5/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 6, 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 proven guilty in a court of law. Friday At 2:02 a.m., a DeKalb police officer on patrol observed...

Stuckert grants state request during Curl hearing Thursday

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | May 3, 2012

Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert granted a state request at a status hearing Thursday that a prior complaint of criminal sexual abuse by the DeKalb man accused of killing NIU student Antinette “Toni” Keller be allowed for discussion at trial. In 1995,...

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