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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 for 2/8/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 7, 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. THURSDAY At 4:20 p.m.,...

Feithen retiring from DeKalb P.D to take chief position in Monmouth

Feithen retiring from DeKalb P.D to take chief position in Monmouth

By Jessica Wells and Linze Griebenow | February 7, 2012

DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen announced Tuesdayhe will retire from the DeKalb Police Department and was hired as the police chief in Monmouth. According to a press release from the city of DeKalb, Feithen was appointed as Monmouth police chief  Monday...

Ice broken on the ocean

Ice broken on the ocean

By Alex Fiore | February 6, 2012

There's some good news and some bad news.The bad news is that you're hopelessly stranded on a deserted island forever. The good news is that you've brought a few things with you to pass the time.You get to choose three things and three things only: a...

A Huskie Bus displays its Lost But Happy sign.

Huskie buses sometimes ‘Lost but Happy’

By Felix Sarver | February 6, 2012

"Lost but happy" is a mysterious sign students may see on late-night Huskie buses.Jessica Montalvo, sophomore elementary education major, said she has seen the sign but does not know what it means."I have no idea," Montalvo said. "It [was] funny when...

Kapitan resigns from City Clerk position

By Chelsey Boutan | February 6, 2012

City Clerk Steve Kapitan resigned from his position, DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen stated in a press release Monday.Povlsen said Kapitan gave no other explanation for resigning on Thursday other than "personal reasons.""He just said he had personal reasons...

Colleges Against Cancer to host Relay for Life kick-off

By Felix Sarver | February 6, 2012

Registration for Relay for Life this year will begin Wednesday.Colleges Against Cancer will host a "kick-off" from 4-7 p.m. at Neptune Hall. The event is a preview for Relay for Life and will provide games, free food, information on cancer and connection...

Thaddaeus Carr, Black Male Initiative president, speaks about
group activities, such as study tables, at the organization's
meeting Jan. 30.

Black Male Initiative celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Chelsey Boutan | February 6, 2012

Growing up in the Englewood District of Chicago was rough, said Thaddaeus Carr.Shootings, gangs and drug dealers took over the streets. To stay focused, Carr said he surrounded himself with people who could have a positive impact on his life."It was such...

Senior nursing major Reginald Onate sits in the Gallery Lounge
at the Holmes Student Center.

Super seniors find educational reasons to stay past four years

By Felix Sarver | February 6, 2012

Reginald Onate is taking longer than most students to graduate.Onate, a senior nursing major, did not fall behind in his schoolwork, as he said he is a fairly studious person and did alright as a biology major. However, toward the end of his four years...

City blotter for 2/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 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 8:39 p.m., DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies initiated...

Campus blotter for 2/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 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. SUNDAY At 2:30 a.m.,...

DeKalb Police officers blocked the eastbound lane of Lucinda
Avenue following an accident near the Holmes Student Center during
which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

By Jessica Wells | February 6, 2012

DeKalb Police officers blocked the eastbound lane of Lucinda Avenue following an accident near the Holmes Student Center during which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

Madonna rocks Super Bowl ‘Like a Virgin’

By Alex Fiore | February 5, 2012

It was glitz, glamour and guest appearances that defined the Bridgestone Halftime Show during Sunday's Super Bowl.The show was a microcosm of Madonna's career: grandiose, fast-paced, with maybe of hint of studio magic.Madonna was able to channel her inner...

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