Facebook and Twitter overflowed with numerous "R.I.P. Steve Jobs" statuses and updates in reaction to the Apple co-founder's death Wednesday night."I was on Facebook and I saw everyone's statuses saying ‘R.I.P. Steve Jobs,'" said freshman marketing...
When junior sociology major Edgar Miranda posed nude for a life drawing class for the first time, he was nervous."My heart was beating fast because I've never been nude in front of so many people," Miranda said. "I kept telling myself, ‘You don't have...
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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+...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
