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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Enjoy Some Summery Sugar Cookies!

By Alexis Malapitan | July 18, 2018

With the scorching heat beaming down us this summer, it may seem almost impossible to stay cool. If you’re not a fan of the outdoors, try making these delicious sugar cookies. Soft Sugar CookiesIf you love sugar cookies just like I do, then you’ll...

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3 ways to know if the tattoo is right for you

By Abby Wisecarver | July 17, 2018

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Starbucks Sheds the Straw

By Maddie Barrett | July 16, 2018

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Journey with Me: My Weight Loss Trip Week 3

By Abby Wisecarver | July 15, 2018

Week ThreeAs the weeks fly by, working out has gotten so much easier. At this point, going to the gym every morning is a part of my daily routine. But with every part of a daily routine, some things are harder to keep up than others. With me working every...

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Fellow huskies should write for the Northern Star!

By Mackenzi Butson | July 14, 2018

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Is pimple popping worth it?

By Abby Wisecarver | July 11, 2018

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‘Super Troopers 2’: cult classic revamped

By Peter Zemeske | July 10, 2018

“Super Troopers 2” is the long awaited sequel to the stoner comedy cult classic “Super Troopers” and fittingly came to theaters on April 20th. Originally announced at a Comic Con panel in 2006, the second film was supposed to be a prequel, but...

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“Marvel”-ous reasons you should work for the Northern Star!

By Mackenzi Butson | July 9, 2018

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Board appoints former state rep.

Board appoints former state rep.

By Jessie Kern | July 9, 2018

DeKALB — A new face on the Board of Trustees plans to increase focus on  enrollment and recruitment issues plaguing NIU.The NIU Board of Trustees welcomed former state representative Robert Pritchard who will be replacing retiring trustee Bob Boey....

Supreme Court to weaken labor unions

By Lucas Skye | July 9, 2018

The Supreme Court has failed to protect the working class in its recent Janus vs. Afscme ruling by weakening the best defense against employee abuse: unions.Labor unions are worker’s recourse against unfair wages and working conditions. Unions act as...

DeKalb County Sheriff's Officers stopped a vehicle for driving without lights on at the corner of Annie Glidden Road and Stadium Drive at 2 a.m. Sunday. The driver, David M. Stearns, 19, of St. Charles, did not admit to drinking, but failed field sobriety tests. Police arrested Stearns for DUI, DUI over .08, driving without lights on when required and unlawful consumption of alcohol. The other passengers, Garret H. Pahlke, 19, Adam C. Taylor, 19 and Trevor T. Schatzlein, 19, all of St. Charles, were arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol. DeKalb County Sheriff's Officers stopped a vehicle that failed to yield to another vehicle and not use a turn signal on the corner of Annie Glidden Road and Hillcrest Drive at 3:52 a.m. Sunday. The driver, Chad J. Keller, 25, of Milwaukee, Wis., admitted he had been drinking and failed field sobriety tests. Police arrested Keller for failing to signal, DUI and DUI over .08, and transported him to the DeKalb County Jail pending bond. Police responded to an apartment in the 1000 block of Lincoln Highway for a report of subjects trying to break into the apartment at 7:40 p.m. Saturday. Police arrested David J. Vogt, 27, of Chicago, for disorderly conduct, battery and obstructing a peace officer, Michael J. Vogt, 20, of Freeport, for disorderly conduct and Brett R. Westerland, 19, of Coal City, for unlawful consumption of alcohol, using a fictitious driver's license and obstructing a peace officer. Complainants called police at 9:24 p.m. Friday because they were worried about their friend, who they told police was intoxicated. Police located the subject, Justin V. Korff, 24, of DeKalb, in the 300 block of East Sunset Place, where he had defecated in the front yard of a residence. Police issued Korff a citation for defacing public property and released him.

Campus Crime April 2018

By Northern Star Staff | July 9, 2018

 The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports at niu.edu/public safety.April 51. At 11:18 a.m., someone...

Huskie Books & Gear under new ownership

By Jessie Kern | July 9, 2018

DeKALB — In a partnership with NIU, the Follett company has taken over campus bookstore operations and will bring students increased options in textbook affordability.Follett is involved on college campuses and K-12 schools nationwide. The company is...

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