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...
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.,...
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...
DeKalb community members, students and faculty gathered Tuesday night at the MLK Commons to march against sexual and nighttime violence. "We're waking everybody up to let them know there are times that we are going to be out at night, and it's nobody's...
October is National Liver Awareness Month, and a number of blood drives are being held in DeKalb and surrounding areas this month due to blood stocks being very low. "Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion," said Theresa Kuhlmann,...
Those driving east down Lincoln Highway may have noticed a seemingly abandoned storefront topped by giant lights spelling one word: CHICKEN. The name of that restaurant is Lothson's Karry-Out, 644 E. Lincoln Highway, "Where Chicken is King." Currently...
With homecoming right around the corner, I believe it's safe for me to say I'm concerned. Of course you might ask, "Why?" and the reason is simple: WHAT ARE STUDENTS GOING TO CELEBRATE AND WHERE WILL THEY DO IT? It's no secret the social scene that represents...
DeKalb Police have a suspect in custody in connection with two suspicious incidents that occurred Monday morning, according to a press release.According to police reports, Jorge Luis Gomez Gonzalez, 37, of DeKalb, has been charged with indecent solicitation...
