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Be optimistic about NIU’s future despite its past

August 23, 2011

It is a new school year which means a fresh new start with new beginnings for everyone, whether you're an incoming freshman or a soon to be graduating senior. To start the school year off on a high note, students should strive for a more positive attitude...

DeKalb crime blotter for July 19, 2011

By Northern Star Staff | July 18, 2011

The following was taken directly from area polic and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 8:42 p.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police checked the registration...

NCAA needs to focus on crime, not extra benefits

By Jerry Burnes | June 27, 2011

Excuse me if this is short, but my arm is still a little sore.See, I went to get a tattoo last night. Which was great, because being short on cash, I only had to trade away one of Illinois Press Association awards for my new "Cubs World Series 2012" ink.It...

City of DeKalb sees drop in crime in 2010

By Dave Gong | June 9, 2011

The City of DeKalb has experienced a drop in crime over the past year, according to the DeKalb Police Department's 2010 Annual Report. According to the report, DeKalb saw a 10 percent reduction in FBI Part I crimes, which are used to calculate the crime...

Theft on campus decreases

By Faith Healy | May 9, 2011

DeKALB | Theft at NIU has gone down in the last few years.According to Clery Act Data on the NIU website, theft offenses, including burglary, robbery and motor vehicle theft, have gone from 69 offenses in 2007 to 50 offenses in 2008 and 20 offenses in...

NIU's problems with crime need to be addressed

NIU’s problems with crime need to be addressed

By Taurean Small | April 21, 2011

Over the past four years, NIU and the surrounding DeKalb community has reported six murders, over 30 aggravated assault charges and over 120 reports of burglary, according to the office of postsecondary education. NIU also recently ranked number 10 out...

Dekalb crime blotter for April 15

By Northern Star Staff | April 14, 2011

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies...

DeKalb crime blotter for April 11

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2011

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At 12:26 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police responded to a report...

Campus crime blotter April 11

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2011

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.   March 31...

SA treasurer steps down

By Shaun Zinck | March 28, 2011

DeKALB | The treasurer for the Student Association stepped down Monday after being charged with driving under the influence Sunday morning. Darrell Nelson, 22, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of over...

DeKalb crime blotter March 28

By Northern Star staff | March 27, 2011

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 12:23 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police in the 1000 block of West...