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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Melvins to take over Otto’s

By Connor Rice | January 16, 2012

Nirvana, Mudhoney and Soundgarden have more in common than their home state of Washington. Kickstand Productions announced Monday that grunge godfathers the Melvins will be sludging their way into DeKalb at 9 p.m. on May 2 at Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Highway....

T-Pain returns to Convo with Gym Class Heroes

T-Pain returns to Convo with Gym Class Heroes

By Alex Fiore | January 16, 2012

There may be snow on the ground in DeKalb now, but it may be moving inside come February. Rapper T-Pain and alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Convocation Center, 1525 Lincoln Highway, as part of the...

One hundred years of Girl Scouts

By Linze Griebenow | January 16, 2012

Since 1917, cookie sales have helped Girl Scouts of the USA to educate, empower and engage girls and teens into becoming future leaders of America. Started in 1912, 2012 marks the organization's 100 year anniversary and funds from cookie sales are crucial...

One dead in December car crash

By Northern Star Staff | January 16, 2012

Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Dec. 21.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office responded to a one-car accident at 10:12 p.m on Glidden road.The vehicle was driving north when it left the road and struck a utility pole in a ditch,...

NIU Libraries receive grant money

By Kelly Bauer | January 16, 2012

Northern Illinois University Libraries have been awarded with a $575,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The funds will be used to investigate affordable digital preservation soutions for university libraries, according...

FILE- In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
addresses marchers during his Have a Dream speech at the
Lincoln Memorial in Washington.

NIU students, faculty reflect on legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Chelsey Boutan | January 16, 2012

Van Amos will never forget Aug. 28, 1963. It was growing dark outside. Amos and his brother stopped playing basketball and sprinted down the block - they didn't want to get in trouble with their parents for being out too late. Huffing and puffing, they...

File Photo, Northern Star- NIU students can take advantage of
programs like pilates at the Rec.

Don’t run out of steam: Sticking to New Year’s resolutions

By Hailey Kurth | January 16, 2012

Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part--sticking to it is what can prove to be a problem. "My resolution for this year is to be more approachable by giving a better vibe to people," said Khaled Ismail, junior political science major. Another...

Campus blotter for 1/17/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 16, 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. Jan. 12At 1:48 p.m.,...

City Blotter for 1/17/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 16, 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. Saturday At 11:30 p.m., the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office...

Austin Quick, Student Association Speaker of the Senate,
addresses the senators during the final meeting Sunday night in the
Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

SA Senate supports new police station at meeting Sunday

By Felix Sarver | December 4, 2011

The Student Association Senate showed support for the construction of a new police station during the last meeting of the year Sunday. Senate Speaker Austin Quick said DeKalb purchased the area on Lincoln Highway where a new police station will be built....

NIU graduate writes guide for new soccer coaches

By Juliana Leprich | December 4, 2011

What drills should I run? Which players should sit on the bench? What are the different positions called? These concerns, which can be abundant for new soccer coaches, can be answered in Michael B.J. Farley's Win the Ball. Win the Ball is a guide for...

The great VisCom swindle confuses, entertains students

By Olivia Willoughby | December 4, 2011

"Let's face it. You need a man." According to posters throughout campus, people can join a "marriage club", "rent a baby today" and perhaps even try out "pot-on-a-cob" before graduating. Leif Allmendinger, professor of Visual Communication, spearheaded...

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