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Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Apology: Coverage confirmed to contain fabrication

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 18, 2023

On Tuesday, Reporter Daniel Massa confirmed that he fabricated multiple parts of an April 17 concert recap titled “Local bands jam hearts out for DeKalb.” Upon the discovery of Massa’s fabrication, the writer was terminated and the article was...

Apology: Columnist confirmed to have fabricated quotation

By Northern Star Editorial Board | August 27, 2014

On Tuesday, columnist Kim Randall confirmed she had fabricated a quotation attributed to a student in a Sept. 24 column, “Read, reread leases before signing them.”The Northern Star strives for accuracy and treats fabrication as a serious offense....

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