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City blotter for 10/7/11

By Northern Star staff | October 6, 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 8:59 p.m., DeKalb Police responded to the 300 block of Barberry Court. The resident at the address had reported that his friend, Darrell L. Cole, 46, of DeKalb, was knocking items over. Upon arrival, police found Cole was wanted on a failure to appear warrant for fraud. Cole was arrested and taken to the DeKalb Police Station and later released on bond.

 

NIU provides ‘healthy, fun activity’ with Homecoming 5k Run/Walk

By Hailey Kurth | October 5, 2011

Those looking to get a little active during homecoming celebrations have the opportunity to participate in NIU's Homecoming 5K Run/Walk.The event is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. Oct. 15."We're trying to provide a healthy, fun activity in the early morning...

University Council speaks out on ‘disheartening’ editorial cartoon

By Andrea Azzo | October 5, 2011

Student representatives on the University Council said the Northern Star misleads students about campus safety during Wednesday's meeting. Nick Bender, a member of the College of Business student advisory council, said an editorial cartoon published in...

Black Student Union shake-up doing ‘more harm than good’

By Matt Liparota | October 5, 2011

Call it a tale of two presidents. After the Student Association Supreme Court ruled to uphold Darren Howard's election as Black Student Union President last week, other members of the organization voted to impeach Howard. As it stands, Khiry Johnson,...

Facebook changes may not be enough for students to switch to Google+

By Andrea Azzo | October 5, 2011

The newest social network site officially launched to the public two weeks ago, but some students say they won't make the switch.Google+ officially launched Sept. 20 as Facebook's newest rival. Holly Nicholson, NIU social media specialist, said Google+...

Letter: Some things are not funny

October 5, 2011

It should come as no secret to anyone that there are questions on the safety of our campus. It also should come as no secret that students feel more needs to be done to make our community safer. In today's Northern Star, the editors decided to print a...

Breastival aims to raise money for Cancer Center

October 5, 2011

The name may be misleading: Pierce Harley-Davidson's annual Breastival isn't just a celebration of female anatomy.This Saturday, those at Pierce Harley-Davidson, 969 N. Peace Rd., will host their annual Breastival to raise money for the Cancer Center...

A farmer harvests his field on Lincoln Highway Wednesday night.
Farming equipment, such as combines, will begin to use DeKalb area
roadways, presenting a potential safety hazard to motorists.

Harvest season puts farming equipment back on DeKalb roads

By Amanda Shaffer | October 5, 2011

As harvest season starts again in DeKalb, roads may become crowded with some unfamiliar vehicles. Farming equipment and other vehicles used while harvesting crops will start using roadways. According to DeKalb Police, one to four accidents happen about...

Food could be the newest fashion statement or faux pas

By Amanda Shaffer | October 5, 2011

In a world where brand names can rule the world, could your lunch be your newest accessory? Some say yes.English professor Sean Shesgreen said food draws a great amount of fashion interest."[The] interest...shifts in focus and intensity," Shesgreen said....

Mark Orozco

Attorney motions to suppress search of Orozco’s apartment

By Dave Gong | October 5, 2011

The attorney for one of the men charged with the April 5 shooting at 1009 Aspen Court has introduced a motion to suppress the search of the defendant's residence.Former NIU student Mark Orozco, 24, appeared in court via closed-circuit television Wednesday...

Campus blotter for 10/6/11

By Northern Star staff | October 5, 2011

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. Tuesday At 12:20 a.m.,...

Lupe Fiasco performs for a crowd at the NIU Convocation Center
Tuesday night. Fiasco's stop in DeKalb was part of his Lasers
Tour.

Fiasco at Convocation Center: Rapper draws a crowd at campus arena

By Aurora Schnorr | October 5, 2011

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known as Lupe Fiasco, rocked the NIU Convocation Center Tuesday night.The arena was packed with fans as Fiasco took the stage to perform songs from his new album Lasers. But the show wasn't all about Lasers.The tour marks...