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NIU's Lauren Wicinski, Kristin Hoffman, and Amber Walker
celebrate after a kill in their game against Toledo Friday
night.

Hoffman’s legacy continues to grow with Bob James Award

By Mike Romor | August 30, 2012

Every university has athletes that come and go, leaving legacies along the way. As the months pass since her graduation, former NIU volleyball player Kristin Hoffman has done more than enough to create her own lasting legacy. She rivals the greatest of...

Slippin' 'n' slidin'

Slippin’ ‘n’ slidin’

August 30, 2012

(From left to right) Jake Gancarczyk, David Reczynski, Larry Alcaraz, Jake Lytle and Garrett Heidkamp, members of the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity on Greek Row, celebrate the new school year. SAM set up a Slip ’N Slide party with freshmen for their hosted...

July 2 Police Report

By Felix Sarver | July 1, 2012

June 26 At 10:47 a.m. on November 17, officers served a search warrant for a residence on 7366 N. Adeline Road in Leaf River. The officers located several items believed to be stolen state property after completing their search. On June 26, this case...

Campus blotter for 5/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 6, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Tuesday At 1:40 p.m.,...

Campus blotter for 5/3/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 2, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Saturday At 11:57 p.m.,...

Red Rebel County brings Ireland to Otto's

Red Rebel County brings Ireland to Otto’s

By Sarah Contreras | May 1, 2012

Need a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well as blow off some steam before finals? Red Rebel County will take the stage 9 p.m. Saturday at Otto’s Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Since the band formed in 2009, Red Rebel County has made a name for...

Campus blotter for 5/2/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Saturday At 2:12 a.m.,...

Campus blotter for 4/30/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 29, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Tuesday At 7:56 p.m.,...

Campus blotter for 4/26/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 25, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Tuesday At 10:10 a.m.,...

Campus blotter for 4/25/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 24, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sunday At 8:14 p.m.,...

Campus blotter for 4/24/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Wednesday At 11:59 p.m.,...

Campus blotter for 4/23/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 22, 2012

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. April 14 At 10 a.m.,...