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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

Dining halls try to keep up with demand for healthy food options

By Lauren Dielman | October 19, 2011

Freshman OMIS major Nathan Soto said he thinks food options in the dining halls leave something to be desired. "I think they [need healthier options]," Soto said. "I'm a vegetarian, and all they really have for the grill is boca burgers; they will have...

Crime stoppers seeks information on ComEd substation theft

By Hailey Kurth | October 19, 2011

Crime Stoppers is looking for information regarding a theft at the ComEd substation at 3680 Somonauk Road in Sandwich. The theft occurred between Aug. 25 and 29. Access was gained through cuts in the perimeter fence and 54 sections of bare copper grounding...

Police still looking for information on arson case

By Hailey Kurth | October 19, 2011

Crime Stoppers is looking for information regarding an arson case from Oct. 9.DeKalb County Sheriff and the State Fire Marshal's Offices investigated a fire at an abandoned house on McQueen Road and State Route 64 that was thought to have started around...

Northern Star Sophomore finace major T.J. Wolfe checks out the
LGBT history display in the Holmes Student Center on Tuesday
afternoon.

LGBTQ history put on display

By Faith Healy | October 18, 2011

As part of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) history month, the NIU LGBT Resource Center is showing students who's gay in Hollywood. The LGBTQ Famous People in History display, located in the Holmes Student Center on the...

Student Affairs offers scholarship

By Thomas Verschelde | October 18, 2011

NIU's Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will offer a $1,000 scholarship for a video of how students have become involved at NIU."We want students to be able to see as many success stories as possible," said Becky Harlow, assistant...

Homeless at park move on

October 18, 2011

The number of homeless men and women that occasionally move through or stay in Prairie Park has probably fallen since the death of Toni Keller, said DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni.Leoni said the Park District has been more "on top of" reporting homeless...

Letter to the editor: Real Star Wars fans like the Blu-Ray set

October 18, 2011

After reading the article, "Enough with Star Wars, Mr. Lucas" I wondered if the author even watched the Blu-Ray editions. You made it clear that you did not enjoy episodes one through three, so why would you appreciate them in Blu-Ray?Your ridiculous...

Students hand out literature for an 'alternative' path around campus

Students hand out literature for an ‘alternative’ path around campus

By Jessica Wells | October 18, 2011

Michael and Racheal Woroniecki pass out literature by the Founders Memorial Library Tuesday morning. Michael Woroniecki said they are not part of any established church, but came to inform students "there is an alternative to following the path and voices...

DeKalb safety course aims to ’empower’ students

By Linze Griebenow | October 18, 2011

A course on personal safety is scheduled to take place nearly one year after NIU freshman Antinette ‘Toni' Keller's tragic disappearance and murder. The ‘Refuse to be a Victim' seminar will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Elk's Lodge, 209 S....

NIU names 2011 Lincoln Laureate recipient

By Northern Star staff | October 18, 2011

NIU announced its top senior this week.Nora Lindvall, senior English and political science major, was named the 2011 Student Lincoln Laureate, according to a Monday NIU Today article.Lindvall speaks five languages and has travelled to 19 countries, according...

Nivek Kelly, freshman honors student statistics and probability
major, exits the Honors House located in Douglas Hall C wing.

Honors House plans to move into new residence hall complex

By Juliana Leprich | October 17, 2011

Honors House has found a new home. The floor, currently located in Douglas Hall, will move to the new freshman residence hall complex next fall. Christopher Jones, associate vice provost for University Honors, said he secured the move. Jones said he approached...

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
participating Panera Bread® bakery-cafes will partner with the
Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to offer
a special Pink Ribbon Bagel. This year marks the 10th Anniversary
of the Pink Ribbon bagel and for every Pink Ribbon bagel sold
during the month of October, Panera Bread will donate $0.10 to
Komen Chicago. Funds raised will go to Komen Chicago to fund Breast
Cancer education, screening, treatment and research programs.

Bagels for Breast Cancer

By Tim Turner: Courtesy Photo | October 17, 2011

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, participating Panera Bread® bakery-cafes will partner with the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to offer a special Pink Ribbon Bagel. This year marks the 10th Anniversary...

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