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Northern Star

Women’s Resource Center, Greek Affairs host free self-defense classes for women

By Lauren Dielman | November 10, 2011

Director of Greek Affairs Gina Gregolunas and the Women's Resource Center hosted free self-defense classes Wednesday night to promote safety for women across campus.The Rec Center, where the classes were held, provides instructors to teach basic self-defense...

Midwest Museum of Natural History hold third annual Festival of Trees

November 10, 2011

The Midwest Museum of Natural History offers non-profits and businesses the opportunity to decorate Christmas trees as part of a competition known as the Festival of Trees.The Festival of Trees is in its third year and has sold out of trees with a record...

CourtWatch aims to help those pressing chargers against abusers

By Linze Griebenow | November 10, 2011

Most of us are raised to never hit anyone, especially a woman. Not everyone listens.For those who wish to press charges against abusers, CourtWatch, a victim advocate and volunteer group, is there to help.Domestic violence charges are increasing in DeKalb...

NIU’s Masonic Order’s success in recruitment may lead to orders in more Ill. college towns

By Dan Matynowicz | November 10, 2011

NIU's Masonic Order upholds values like freedom, philanthropy, community service and brotherhood while providing a moral center for members. Erik Calmeyer, senior OMIS major, founded the organization in the Spring of 2010. Calmeyer said his goal was to...

Ron Matekaitis, associate judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit,
announced at the Hopkins Park Terrace room Wednesday afternoon that
he will be running for circuit court judge in the March
election.

Ron Matekaitis announces candidacy for circuit court judge

November 10, 2011

Ron Matekaitis, associate judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit, announced Wednesday he is seeking election as a circuit court judge.Matekaitis served as a DeKalb alderman for eight years, a DeKalb County Board member for four years and as an attorney for...

Several local businesses drop sale of products containing cannaboids

By Dan Martynowicz | November 10, 2011

Some area businesses have stopped selling scented potpourri and incense containing synthetic cannabinoids. Huskie's Tobacco, 1023 W. Hillcrest Drive, pulled all related products from its shelves in direct response to police action in Rockford, said owner...

$1,000 donation for Feed ‘Em Soup comes as a surprise for organization

By Hailey Kurth | November 9, 2011

DeKalb charity organization Feed 'Em Soup was pleasantly surprised Sunday when they logged onto their Facebook page and saw a local business decided to donate $1,000 to the organization and challenged others to donate also. Great Clips Owner Rita Hutchins...

Campus spots prove perfect for date nights

By Hailey Kurth | November 9, 2011

Looking for a place to keep warm with your boo on those cold nights? There are a number of places on campus to take a date when you're looking for a night of romance. Here are some key locales to keep in mind when you're planning your perfect date night:...

City blotter for 11/10/11

By Northern Star staff | November 9, 2011

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 3:08 a.m., DeKalb Police were dispatched to...

Judge quashes subpoena for reporter’s notes in McCullough case

By Dave Gong | November 9, 2011

Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert approved a motion to quash a subpoena issued to The Associated Press and Chicago Tribune at a hearing Tuesday.The subpoena was issued by the DeKalb State's Attorney's Office for reporters' notes taken during interviews with...

Proposed legislation to change currency spurs Dekalb reaction

By Ryan Felgenhauer | November 9, 2011

Proposed legislation to fully replace the $1 bill with coins was met with support and dislike from DeKalb area establishments and students.The legislation was proposed by Congressman David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), who believes coins will help reduce federal...

Mikey Brown, junior family and individual development major,
performs at "Diversity Monologues" at Grant South Tuesday
night.

Project RED brings three days of diversity celebrations to Grant Tower

By Thomas Verschelde | November 8, 2011

Grant Tower is celebrating diversity through the the Residents Engaging in Diversity Project, also known as Project RED."Diversity is much bigger than race and culture," said Martise Cooks, full-time hall director of Grant D Tower. "It can be other things...

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