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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

Newest addition to the Junction Center offers a fresh look into the world of tea

By Jason Pfrommer | July 18, 2011

DeKALB | Babs and Coco's Tea Emporium, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, is the latest addition to the Junction Center in DeKalb. Upon being fed up with the hassle involved in driving into Chicago or making online purchases just to find a decent tea, Barbara "Babs"...

DeKalb crime blotter for July 19, 2011

By Northern Star Staff | July 18, 2011

The following was taken directly from area polic and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 8:42 p.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police checked the registration...

Campus crime blotter for July 19, 2011

By Northern Star Staff | July 18, 2011

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at niu.edu/PublicSafety July 7 At 12:00 a.m,...

Daniel Sherrill (left) wrote, directed and organized Wooden Box
Theater's Summer Bash 2011 with the help of co-writer Debi Judkins
(middle) and co-host Jade Cook (right).

Locals showcase music, fashion and hula hooping

By Barb Lowden | July 13, 2011

DeKALB | The House Cafe will host local theater group Wooden Box Theater, as they present Summer Bash 2011 at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will showcase rising musical artists in DeKalb. In addition to live music, the night's entertainment will include...

Monster cliches take a toll on troll

Monster cliches take a toll on troll

By Connor Rice | July 12, 2011

Rating: 3.5/5 It's all been done before. While, yes, I am quoting '90s pop geniuses the Barenaked Ladies, I can find no better phrase to describe the film The Troll Hunter. The Troll Hunter, the brainchild of Norwegian writer/director André Øvredal,...

(From left) Trey Derbes (drums), Ben Murray (guitar/vocals)
Laura Nichol (guitar/vocals) and Kyle Camarillo (bass) march to the
beat of Heartsounds. The metal-inspired pop/punk group will perform
Friday ata the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. 

Heartsounds beat heavily

By Paul Durdan | July 12, 2011

If you are looking for a band that is reminiscent of the bygone days of childhood, has a sound similar to the pop/punk movement of the ‘90s, but contains technical talent past the usual raw, minimalist style, allow me a moment to introduce you to a...

New York indie rockers bear it all

By Aurora Schnorr | July 12, 2011

DeKALB | From a one-man dorm room project to getting back at a romantic competitor, Bear Hands has grown into a four-man tour-de-force in the indie world. Bear Hands, made up of Dylan Rau, bassist Val Loper, Ted Feldman on guitar, and drummer TJ Orscher,...

Crime Stoppers seeks clues in June Burglary

By Northern Star Staff | July 5, 2011

According to a press release, Crime Stoppers is seeking information about burglary at the Sycamore School District transportation offices.The release stated that two juvenile suspects on bikes broke into the offices and tampered with food items on June...

Vice Provost announces five appointments

By Northern Star Staff | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | NIU Vice Provost Earl "Gip" Seaver announced five appointments on Thursday, the university stated.Elizabeth Tovar, from Ohio State University, will serve as the director of the Student-Athletic Academic Support Services. Michelle Pickett will...

STEM’s space programs land in LaTourette

By Jasmine Willett | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | STEM outreach blasted off Wednesday night with the first of its space events series, "Bon Voyage to the Space Shuttle."The presentation was led by Observatory Manager Matt Wiesner. The series was created to raise awareness of U.S. space shuttle...

Dekalb offers cooling centers to residents in summer

By Jasmine Willett | July 5, 2011

DeKALB | The City of DeKalb is taking preventative measures this summer to reduce heat-related illnesses by offering cooling centers around the city.These centers are the DeKalb Municipal Building, open 24 hours per day, and the DeKalb Public Library...

DeKalb Police Blotter

July 5, 2011

Friday At 10:38 p.m., DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 700 block of West Lincoln Highway without working tail lights. The officer performed a traffic stop. The driver, Luis F. Hernandez-Palermo, 21, of DeKalb, provided the officer with an expired...

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