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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

White Sox personalized license plates helps the Professional Sports Team Education Fund

By Northern Star Staff | August 23, 2011

The new Chicago White Sox permanent Illinois license plate was unveiled Tuesday, according to a press release from the Illinois Secretary of State.The license plate, on display during a press conference at the James R. Thompson Center Tuesday, is black...

NIU offers employment and recruiting for students

By Dave Gong | August 23, 2011

Students seeking both on-campus and off-campus employment have several resources at their disposal.Steve Cunningham, vice president of Administration and Human Resources , said the most efficient way to search for and apply for on-campus employment is...

DeKalb public library holds mock archaeological dig for children

By Ryan Felgenhauer | August 23, 2011

The Dekalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., held a mock archaeological dig for children Tuesday night.Jeremy VanDerpluymChildren dug through small boxes of sand in hopes of Children various treasures hidden within. "We used objects found around the library...

Police respond to a fight involving around 300 people

By Dave Gong | August 23, 2011

DeKalb Police cleared a crowd of approximately 300 people in the 1000 block of Ridge Drive early Sunday morning, according to police reports.The police responded to the scene at approximately 2:28 a.m. Sunday and observed a fight in the parking lot, police...

Letter to the Editor: Response to Monsanto Ad

August 23, 2011

I'm writing in response to the planned Monsanto advertisement on a DeKalb water tower. Here's a little about Monsanto: It's a U.S based agricultural biotechnology company known for creating the herbicide "roundup." Monsanto is also known for its aggressive...

Campus Blotter 8/24/11

By Northern Star Staff | August 23, 2011

FRIDAYAt 10:17 p.m., officers conducting a check of the 10th floor of Grant South B-Tower smelled an odor consistent with the smell of cannabis. Contact with the resident of the suspected room produced cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested...

Dive into to DeKalb’s newest chicken and sea food restaurant, Sharks

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | August 23, 2011

Walking into Shark's Fish and Chicken, customers are greeted with the aroma of fried chicken and a line of people forming out the door. The place was packed on early Tuesday afternoon, drawing a diverse group of people. "It's all about the wings," said...

NIU switches things up with a new school logo and motto

By Faith Healy | August 23, 2011

A new academic year brings with it many changes. This year, students may begin to notice a new logo popping up around campus. NIU unveiled its new logo Aug. 15, along with a new motto: "Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow." The logo will be used on all NIU...

DeKalb Mayor Kris Polvsen shakes hands with DeKalb resident while 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor looks on in 2011.

DeKalb City Council tackles issues concerning the public library and economic development

By Junae Bennett | August 22, 2011

Dee Cover shared some interesting news during her report at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday night.The DeKalb Public Library executive director explained that the 80-year-old library, located at 309 Oak St. in DeKalb, flooded Saturday.Cover said...

Genoa man found guilty of murder could serve up to 60 years in prison

By Dave Gong | August 22, 2011

A man charged in a 2005 home invasion that left one man dead and another wounded was found guilty of murder Wednesday night.Kirk B. Swaggerty, 41, was found guilty of murder, home invasion and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Stephanie Klein,...

Blog: Important lessons learned from summer break

By Taurean Small | August 22, 2011

As I was approaching the end to an intense school year filled with term papers, Powerpoint presentations, and final exams (oh my), I realized summer employment was the last thing on my to do list. Unfortunately, procrastination brought me missed opportunities...

Cultural Centers to hold open house

By Northern Star Staff | August 22, 2011

Three area studies centers on campus will host an Area Studies Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.The Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for Burma Studies and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies will host the event on...

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