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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

Military Student Services plans food drive for Saturday’s game

August 31, 2011

DeKALB | Military Student Services will hold a canned food drive at Huskie Stadium Saturday.The food drive will be held outside Huskie Stadium before the NIU vs. Army game."We'll be at the east and west entrances of the stadium," said Jennifer Jeffries,...

DeKalb Police arrest two suspects in connection with car burglaries

August 31, 2011

DeKalb | Two men suspected in connection with several automobile burglaries in the DeKalb area were arrested early Wednesday, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler.Spangler said Quintin Robinson, 21, of DeKalb, and Jesse Dille, 20, of Hinckley, were arrested...

Midwest Museum of Natural History shows off it's new
photographic exhibit "Frogs, a natural history."

Midwest Museum of Natural History holds exhibit of frog photography

By Ryan Felgenhauer | August 31, 2011

The Midwest Museum of Natural History (MMNH), 425 W. State St., is holding a photo exhibit showcasing the lives of frogs. The Natural History of Frogs exhibit represents many kinds of frogs in a wide variety of different situations. "The photos are of...

NIU scores high on drug policy reform

NIU scores high on drug policy reform

By Ross Hettel | August 31, 2011

NIU was named the number one college for drug policy activism in the nation, according to the October 2011 issue of High Times. High Times is a magazine focusing on marijuana and the surrounding lifestyle and drug policy issues. The ranking was given...

Sex, pumpkins and chairs: Students share roommate horror stories

By Kaity Walker | August 31, 2011

It's 2 a.m.; everything is quiet and calm. Suddenly, there is a ruckus about in the halls. It gets louder and louder and it's impossible to ignore. Soon enough, everyone on the floor is wide awake.For some, college brings with it a newfound freedom. With...

Campus blotter

By Northern Star Staff | August 31, 2011

The following was taken directly from the University Police log using the fullest information provided. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.

April 3

- Illegal possession by a minor reported at 1:42 a.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- Thomas E. Beegle, 36, of Genoa, Ill., was arrested for an in-state warrant at 7:10 a.m. at Barsema Hall.

- Theft of $300 and under occurred at 11:40 a.m. at Founders Memorial Library. The case was administratively closed.

- Theft of labor or services was reported at 2:50 p.m. at the Transportation Depot. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

April 4

- Hannon M. Hines, 21, was arrested for deceptive practices and forgery. It allegedly occurred at 9 a.m. Oct. 13, 2006 at TCF Bank in the Holmes Student Center. Bail was $1,000 and was posted.

- Possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment was reported at 12:20 a.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- Theft of over $300 occurred at 11 a.m. at Faraday Hall. The case was administratively closed.

April 5

- Adam T. Fall, 19, of Oswego, Ill., was arrested for illegal consumption by a minor and possession of cannabis 30 grams and under at 3 a.m. March 31 in parking lot J. Bail was $2,000 and was posted.

- Dennis M. Penaranda, 19, of DeKalb, was arrested for illegal possession by a minor and possession of drug equipment at 10:50 p.m. at Douglas Hall. Bail was $100 and was posted.

- Battery occurred at 8:30 a.m. at Cole Hall. The case is pending investigation.

April 6

- Theft of, lost, or mislaid property occurred at 8:19 a.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- Nicholaus R. Goegan, 20, of Lindenhurst, Ill., was arrested for all other disorderly conduct at 12:01 a.m. at Douglas Hall. Bail was $75 and was posted.

- Assault occurred at 12:06 a.m. at 800 Lucinda Ave. The case is pending investigation.

- Theft of over $300 occurred between 6:30 p.m. on April 5 and 2:22 a.m. on April 6 at Grant Towers South. The case is pending investigation.

- Possession of drug equipment occurred at 12:15 p.m. at Grant Towers South. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- All other disorderly conduct occurred at 5:15 p.m. at Eco Park. The case was administratively closed.

April 7

- Steven A. Escarez, 19, of Waukegan, Ill., was arrested for illegal consumption by a minor, possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment at 11:57 p.m. at parking lot 15E. Individual bond was posted.

- All other disorderly conduct occurred at 3:30 p.m. at University Apartments. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

April 8

- Harassment by telephone occurred between 9:37 p.m. and 9:53 p.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case is pending investigation.

Should students live in the residence halls for 2 years? Yes.

By Parker Happ | August 31, 2011

Knowledge is power not only while in class, but also when deciding on a major or getting involved in campus activities. Students who invest two years living on campus could become more involved in campus activities and feel an overall belonging to the...

Cuba Transgender Wedding

Cuba Transgender Wedding

By Franklin Reyes (AP Photo) | August 31, 2011

Just married transsexual Wendy Iriepa, right, and Ignacio Estrada ride in a classic car holding up a gay rights banner in Havana, Cuba, Saturday Aug. 13, 2011. Iriepa, whose sex change operation was paid for by the state, tied the knot with Estrada in...

Dating Doctor offers NIU relationship advice

By Chelsey Boutan | August 31, 2011

Even David Coleman, "America's real-life Hitch," has experienced his share of horrible kissers. When a woman drowns your mouth with saliva, Coleman refers to it as "Niagara Falls," and if she's moving her tongue at the "speed of sound" it's a "twister"...

Kari Gale, juior meteorology major, fills up her gas tank
Tuesday afternoon at Road Ranger, 125 N. Annie Glidden Rd.,
DeKalb.

Gas tax will yield more revenue from “out-of-towners” than local residents

By Thomas Verschelde | August 30, 2011

A gasoline tax was increased in DeKalb to fund the construction of a new police station. The tax was approved by the city council on Aug. 8 and will increase from 2 cents to 3.5 cents per gallon. "We are in bad need of a new police facility," said DeKalb...

Same-sex couples can live together on campus

By Matt Liparota | August 30, 2011

Because residence hall rooms are gender-specific and because students can choose their own rooms, it is possible for a same-sex couple to live together in the residence halls. “We allow any two students of the same gender to live together,” said Michael...

Small step for LGBT rights

Small step for LGBT rights

By Drew Veskauf | August 30, 2011

Gay couples in Illinois can join together in civil unions since June 1, but to some members of the NIU community, this step forward for gay rights is a small one. The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, passed in January and effective...

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