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Mental illness can be helped

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 10, 2010

In 2009, the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board issued a ‘Needs Assessment' that stated 46.4 percent of DeKalb County residents are expected to have at least one mental or substance disorder at some time in their lives. "Medically, I think...

DeKalb offers wide coffee selection

By Allyson Martin | November 10, 2010

Coffee shops around DeKalb vary in their atmospheres, types of coffee and the amount of events going on in them. The Coffee Corner on campus serves Starbucks coffee at the Holmes Student Center. There is no seating set aside specifically for the coffee...

Pizza delivery driver held at gunpoint

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2010

A pizza delivery driver was held up at gunpoint at Suburban Apartments, 1305 N. Annie Glidden road, early Wednesday morning, according to press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The robbery occurred at about 12:10 a.m., after the driver...

Students have a say in NIU branding

By Shaun Zinck | November 10, 2010

Current students can have a say in the future branding of NIU. A 45-person subcommittee headed by Kathy Buettner, vice president of University Relations, selected 12 tag lines, one of which will be used for recruiting future students. Buettner said she...

Henry Polito, Commander of the Kenner VFW Post 7732, salutes as the city of Kenner pays tribute to military veterans during the annual Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Veterans Park in Kenner, La. Marine Sgt. Joseph Bovia, who was killed in Afghanistan in August, was remembered. The event also included the presentation of colors by Bonnabel High School's Air Force JROTC Color Guard, guest speaker Cmdr. Tracy S. Day, and patriotic music by the Navy Band New Orleans.

Local businesses, campus celebrate veterans

By Zachary Brictson and Eric Beesley | November 10, 2010

Veterans Day is here and local businesses and the campus community have made preparations to commemorate both retired and active service members. Ceremonies, presentations, special offers and discounts are all a part of the day's events. The DeKalb Public...

Electro-music to hit NIU

By Chris Krapek | November 9, 2010

Having a retinal cochlear spasm isn't a bad thing. In fact, some students are going out of their way to make sure you have one. As part of a collaboration between the Time Arts and Annex Group programs, Retinal Cochlear Spasms will take place tonight...

So much music this way comes

By Tony Martin | November 9, 2010

It seems like every year, someone from this newspaper writes an impassioned plea for students to stay in DeKalb for the weekend. Well, since that has already been done this semester, let's just call this a counterpoint to going back to your parents house...

NIU student’s 1970 murder still unsolved

By Angie Leventis Lourgos | November 9, 2010

Doreen Vogt was watching the evening news when tragic scenes from Northern Illinois University filled her with a pain she's spent the last four decades trying to forget. It was happening again. A student didn't come home. Friends were forming search parties....

Housing and Dining addresses damage charges

By Jalen Cobb | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | "You break it, you buy it" is the policy Housing and Dining follows when damages are made to any floor in the residence halls. "Our goal is to hold the responsible individual(s) accountable, and to educate them about appropriate behavior and...

Student recognized as the top NIU senior

By Candice Beasley | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | NIU student Kate Green has a lot on her plate, with a double major, minor, job and more. Her work here has been recognized for the 2010 Student Lincoln Laureate award. The Student Lincoln Laureate is an annual award honoring a student for being...

Crime Stoppers looking for information

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2010

Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an alleged burglary on Oct. 21 at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Base Line Road, Genoa. Two computers, one of which was a laptop, and cash were reported stolen.Anyone with information is urged to call...

Red Cross chairwoman wins this year’s ATHENA Award

By Candice Beasley | November 4, 2010

The 2010 ATHENA Award went to Sharon Rhoades Thursday night. Rhoades is chairwoman of the DeKalb County Red Cross and a mother of two daughters. The 21st annual ATHENA Award Ceremony was held to honor local women who were nominated for their inspiration,...