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Cherilyn Murer, Board of Trustees member, talks about the importance of using art in the process of bettering campus life on March 27. 

Master Plan set to move ahead with board’s OK

By Lark Lewis | March 30, 2014

The Board of Trustees voted to demolish Douglas Hall, extend Lucinda Avenue and plant 2,018 trees by the fall semester as the first part of a campus renovation at Thursday’s meeting.NIU President Doug Baker’s consultant, Ron Walters, presented the...

DeKalb sees increase in violent crimes

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | May 2, 2012

Once every 1.5 days, a violent crime is committed in DeKalb, according to the DeKalb Police Department 2011 Annual Report. Between 2007 and 2011, violent crimes increased from 191 to 234 instances per year. “It’s no surprise to us that the rate of...

Mike Nichols, junior visual communications major, and Matt Frierdich, junior English major, co-owners of the GoDog Gourmet Hot Dogs cart bring competition to the Huddle Restaurant cart in the MLK Commons Monday afternoon.

Hotdog stands compete for pedestrian customers

By Mary Diamond | April 29, 2012

Lunch options for pedestrians on campus are about to get a lot more interesting. For 20 years there has been a cart selling hotdogs by the side of Lucinda near the MLK commons; on Monday, April 18, there were two. New business owner Mohammed Labadi said...

Sims requests more time for plea bargain

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | March 28, 2012

The attorney for one of the men charged in connection with the Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue asked for more time to discuss a plea bargain at a status hearing Wednesday. Eric Sims, 20, of Evergreen Park is charged with aggravated battery with a...

DeKalb Police officers blocked the eastbound lane of Lucinda
Avenue following an accident near the Holmes Student Center during
which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

By Jessica Wells | February 6, 2012

DeKalb Police officers blocked the eastbound lane of Lucinda Avenue following an accident near the Holmes Student Center during which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

NIU Dorm Life: Living in Lincoln

By Leah Spagnoli | February 15, 2011

DeKALB | With room self selection underway, the Northern Star will be looking at what each residence hall has to offer. Check out the next several issues to read about what hall will fit you best. Lincoln Hall is located on Lucinda Avenue across from...