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Students see benefits in conceal carry law

Students see benefits in conceal carry law

By Newell Miaw | March 17, 2013

Students may soon be allowed to pack concealed heat off campus. A 2012 Supreme Court ruling deemed the Illinois ban on concealed carry unconstitutional. The repercussions of this action mean Illinois lawmakers have until June 9 to implement regulations...

Living in DeKalb comes at a price; be safe

By Dan Martynowicz | April 2, 2012

When a screaming man who appears to be under the influence of methamphetamine walks into your home on a Sunday afternoon, you reassess the “need” vs “want” ratio in your life. For example, I used to “want” a dog. Now, thanks to meth mouth...

Society is becoming desensitized to school violence

Society is becoming desensitized to school violence

By Portia Kerr-Newman | May 1, 2011

School violence happens every day in every state, whether it is a fight, a school shooting or just general bullying. Just recently, I heard of a kindergartner bringing a gun to school in Texas. The gun fell out of the young boy's pants and went off,...

Virginia Tech shooting survivor’s documentary has positive message

By Felix Sarver | April 20, 2011

Even though Colin Goddard experienced the worst school shooting in U.S. history, he did not let the tragedy overtake his life. Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shootings, came to NIU Wednesday night to present a documentary he made about his harrowing...

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...

DeKalb man charged with multiple felonies

By Northern Star Staff | September 26, 2010

DeKalb Police have identified a suspect allegedly involved in a robbery that took place on Sept. 16. Traves J. Robinson, 21, of DeKalb, is also suspected to be involved in a domestic battery prior to the robbery, according to a DeKalb Police press release....