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NIU welcomes new leader for honors program

By Jennifer Irocky | July 25, 2011

Last week Northern Star staff conducted a Q&A with Christopher Jones about his new position as Associate Vice Provost for University Honors. Northern Star: How does it feel to have the position? Christopher Jones: I am very excited. The opportunity...

NIU gets new Honors Director

By Jennifer Irocky | July 21, 2011

Last week Northern Star staff conducted a Q&A withChristopher Jones about his new position as Honors Director. Northern Star: How does it feel to have the position? Christopher Jones: I am very excited. The opportunity to work with talented students...

Courtesy of DeKalb County Animal Shelter
Deb Ryan, staff "cat lady", coaxes Snowy out of her cage to be cleaned. While Toby (Bottom) could go without a cleaning for the day.

DeKalb Animal Shelter expands

By Jennifer Irocky | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Sheba is an Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd mix. Memo is a declawed calico adult cat. Both animals are up for adoption at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Baseline Rd., in Genoa. In the past couple months, the center has expanded....

Jim Klingel of Aurora races in the number 02 car against Johnny Heath of Kingston in the 165 car Aug. 21 at the Sycamore Speedway.

Race car season underway in Sycamore

By Jennifer Irocky | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Race car entertainment is now available for fans of fast moving vehicles. The Sycamore Speedway, 50W086 Route 64, opened for the season Saturday. Tiffany Gerace, the speedway's spokesperson, said the speedway has much to offer. "We have a variety...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star
Motorcycle crashes in front of Star Appartments on Lucinda Ave. Monday afternoon.

Motorcyclist hit in front of Neptune Hall

By Jennifer Irocky | May 3, 2011

DeKALB | A motorcycle accident occurred in front of Neptune Hall around 1:55 p.m. Tuesday. The motorcyclist was heading west on Lucinda, when he saw a driver, Chris Woeppel, across the intersection inch forward off of Russel Road. DeKalb Police Lt. Carl...