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Campus blotter for 5/3/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 2, 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. Saturday At 11:57 p.m.,...

DeKalb area artists struggle to start galleries

By Olivia Willoughby | May 2, 2012

DeKalb area artists and gallery owners say they struggle to start galleries and struggle keeping their doors open. Dan Grych, owner of The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, said the reason artists struggle deals with their lifestyle. “Most artists will...

NIU Police offer security at off-campus parties

By Chelsey Boutan | May 2, 2012

If the NIU police show up at your door, it’s probably not because you invited them to your party. But a new policy will allow students to have NIU police provide security services at off-campus parties and social events located at private residences...

City blotter for 5/3/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 2, 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.Wednesday At 1:19 a.m., DeKalb police observed a blue truck...

Red Rebel County brings Ireland to Otto's

Red Rebel County brings Ireland to Otto’s

By Sarah Contreras | May 1, 2012

Need a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well as blow off some steam before finals? Red Rebel County will take the stage 9 p.m. Saturday at Otto’s Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Since the band formed in 2009, Red Rebel County has made a name for...

Laughing all the way to the bank

By Alex Fiore | May 1, 2012

It used to be frowned upon, but it seems mainstream comedians are now going for a cheap laugh. An interesting trend in the comedy world is starting to take shape: Stand-up comics are taking the release of their content into their own hands, as opposed...

Research Rookies explore fungal growth and dissemination

Research Rookies explore fungal growth and dissemination

By Lauren Dielman | May 1, 2012

A certain kind of fungal growth, Aspergillus nidulans, may affect patients with weak immune systems. Research Rookie Justin Durancik, sophomore biology major, and Ana Calvo, professor of biological sciences, will conduct an investigation of fungal growth...

Delta Chi becomes member of Interfraternity Council

By Hailey Kurth | May 1, 2012

After two years of petitioning to become a member of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Delta Chi was welcomed into the council Monday. Delta Chi petitioned to become full members of IFC multiple times over the years but was denied each time, said Kyle...

‘Operation Smoked Out’ seizes synthetic drugs

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2012

Almost 2,000 packages of synthetic drugs were seized from DeKalb retailers Monday as part of “Operation Smoked Out.” The operation is a statewide initiative that aims to remove certain illegal substances from Illinois stores, according to an Illinois...

City relaunches Facebook page

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2012

The city of DeKalb has made the move to Facebook. The city’s page relaunched Monday and utilizes the new timeline format. The page features news from city hall, as well as information, facts and photos of the city. An album of historic city photos is...

William Curl

Prosecutors say Curl gave conflicting reports on death of NIU student

By The Associated Press | May 1, 2012

Prosecutors said a DeKalb man charged in the death of a slain Northern Illinois University student told police the teenager died of a seizure. Prosecutors revealed 36-year-old William Curl’s story during a pre-trial hearing Tuesday. Curl is charged...

DuSable Hall cited for seven ‘serious’ health and safety violations

By Linze Griebenow | May 1, 2012

DuSable Hall is in “serious” trouble. According to a Citation and Notification of Penalty packet assembled and issued by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), DuSable was cited for seven violations, all labeled “serious.” “Serious means that...