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Editorial: “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 11, 2012

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” There’s no doubt about that when it comes to the case of NIU President John Peters. In recent years, NIU has faced sub-par state funding, declining total enrollment, pension problems, community violence...

Bikers receive new place to ride

By Amy Kreeger | November 16, 2010

Cyclists on campus may soon have a place to call their own. At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved bond sales of $112 million to fund construction projects around campus. Parking and road improvements are listed as projects that will...

Bennett opens first season at helm

By Jimmy Johnson | November 9, 2010

Marke Freeman didn't realize that the NIU women's basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the MAC West. Regardless of where the national media is predicting the Huskies to finish, she's aware that the fate of success ultimately resides in themselves....

Pedestrian traffic through Prairie Park Sunday afternoon yielded very few walkers or bikers. One DeKalb resident said he believes the murder of Antinette Keller is a factor, but added he stills feels safe.

A quiet walk in Prairie Park

By John Bachmann and Kyla Gardner | October 31, 2010

Three days after the re-opening of Prairie Park, the location where DeKalb Police found burned human remains, the wooded area south of Lincoln Highway was almost desolate. A portion of Prairie Park was closed off to the public from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28...

Kurt Sutter, the creator of "Sons of Anarchy" and a writer, director and producer for "The Shield," is pictured here with his motorcycle. Sutter attended NIU, earning a Master's in theatre.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ creator attended NIU

By John Bachmann | October 11, 2010

Kurt Sutter's interest in motorcycle clubs turned into an idea for a TV show. Sutter, creator of FX Network's "Sons of Anarchy" and writer/director/producer of "The Shield," made the decision to come to NIU based on the decision of his mentor, Kathryn...