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Jonathan Kite- Casualty of the War on Drugs

November 19, 2010

Jonathan Kite’s arrest and resignation from his positions is a tragedy, not only for Jon but also for the students of NIU. Jonathan was a true leader and pillar of the Huskie community, but because he some pot he has had to resign amid scandal. It’s...

O’Learys Does It Again!

November 16, 2010

For the third year in a row O'Leary's on Third and Lincoln in downtown DeKalb will be feeding families in need on Thanksgiving Day! We will be seating people between the hours of noon and 2:00pm.  We currently are accepting donations of hats, mittens,...

Student Association needs bylaw fairness

By Letter writer | November 10, 2010

In response to the editorial article, "SA deserves praise for new bylaws policy" I would like to address a few issues that seem to have been overlooked.The article (and Student Association) appear to be targeting only groups with founding values that...

Wikileaks story one-sided

By Letter Writer | November 8, 2010

My letter is in response to the article "Wikileaks provides a public service" in Thursday's paper. The author seems to ignore some important information while making his argument. Wikileaks is an outside organization that is stealing information from...

WANTED: Professional Hair stylist for NFL Players

By Kathryn Minniti | October 31, 2010

What do the NFL players, Clay Matthews, Troy Polamalu, Devin Hester and BenJarvus Green-Ellis have in common? They have never heard of a haircut before.From USA Today, the team with the highest payroll for the 2009 season was the New York Giants at $137...

NIU student attacked

By Northern Star Staff | October 31, 2010

The investigation into the attack of a female student early Saturday morning continues, said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. Smith said police are currently following up on leads on the case but declined to give further comment. According to the NIU Today...

Speaker Hill Harper to present at the first NIU LEAD Summit

By Jacqueline Evans | October 28, 2010

The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development will host the first NIU LEAD SUMMIT on Nov. 13 and 14. The summit will include speakers Hill Harper, author of three New York Bestsellers, and Scott Allen, the founder of the Center for Leader...

Clay Campbell is a republican candidate for state's attorney.

Election 2010: DeKalb County State’s Attorney Race

By Alex Fiore | October 28, 2010

Name: Clay Campbell  Hometown: Sycamore Political Affiliation: Republican Platform: Campbell's main focus is lowering taxes in DeKalb County, and he considers himself a fiscal conservative. Campbell wants to form a task force with local law enforcement...

Letter to the editor: Vote against supporters of the DeKalb “mega dump”

By Letter Writer | October 28, 2010

I would like to encourage the NIU community to get out and vote on Nov. 2. Among the many races to be decided are the members of your DeKalb County Board. The big issue this election cycle being discussed by voters appears to be the huge expansion of...

Letter to the editor: Luebke brings right qualities to clerk position

By Letter Writer | October 28, 2010

I'd like to ask you to vote for my friend, Jim Luebke, who's running for the office of DeKalb County Clerk. Jim and I both serve on the social ministry team at First Lutheran Church, and I know him as a caring and committed person who takes responsibility...

Letter to the editor: Mayor of Genoa supports Acardo for county clerk

By Letter Writer | October 28, 2010

As mayor of Genoa, I understand the complexities, issues and many concerns that elected office can bring. In any race for office, the electorate must decide who is the most qualified and most ready to lead for the next term. I am voting for John Acardo...

RHA should be ashamed of holding event during Toni Keller’s vigil

By Letter Writer | October 27, 2010

Tuesday night's "NBA watch party" sponsored by the Residence Hall Association was held at the same time as the vigil for Antinette "Toni" Keller. For the sheer fact that this event was not canceled floors me. I cannot believe that the boobs at the RHA...