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NIU sexual violence reports increase, officials say could indicate more willingness to report

By Ashley Dwy | October 31, 2019

DeKALB — NIU saw an increase in reported Violence Against Women Act crimes in this year’s Clery Report, but officials say this could indicate an increasing willingness to report, not an increase in the total amount of crimes.Megan Sippel, director...

Polo G performs  9 p.m. Saturday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. 

Rappers kick off Homecoming with energetic show

By Quentin Wilson | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Rapper Polo G kicked off Homecoming Week with a heartfelt performance 9 p.m. Saturday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board.Chicago rapper Queen Key and NIU students...

The similarities between crows and humans

By Kayla Nebel | April 18, 2012

Humans are simple creatures. We clean up to go out and show off. Bright objects catch our eye and sometimes fascinate us to the point of obsession, and in desperation we will eat almost anything. We live shore to shore on almost every continent on Earth...

Computers are not superior to people, even if they're smarter

Computers are not superior to people, even if they’re smarter

By Taurean Small | February 21, 2011

With great remorse, I am about to reveal one of the biggest secrets in the history of the Northern Star. For 20 years, I have withheld this information in fear that I will lose everything I worked for. But after being infuriated by the monumental upset...