The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Sept. 25, 2012
William M. Boelcke, 31, turned himself in to DCPD on an active warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Sept. 22, 2012 At 4:43 p.m., an officer was sent to the Music Building in regard to a theft report. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is administratively closed due to a lack of leads. Sept. 23, 2012 At 2:20...
Chicken Carbonara, carved beef, sparkling grape juice, chocolate covered strawberries and red velvet cake - not your typical college food. The Oscars may have ended over a week ago, but NIU’s Housing and Dining celebrated Wednesday night at dining halls...
Have you ever felt awkward seeing teachers outside of school? In the words of Janis Ian from the movie Mean Girls, "It's like seeing a dog walk on its hind legs." But by now, we know that professors are not dogs and they should be treated as humans outside...
Students looking for a sports bar atmosphere should consider attending dinner at the residence halls tonight.Neptune, Douglas, Lincoln and Grant will offer a Sports Bar Night as their dinner theme, said Michael Stang, executive director of Housing &...
Social media websites can be both beneficial and a hindrance when providing information on events like Wednesday's shooting.Anna Kedyk, sophomore business administration major, heard about the shooting while on Facebook around noon Thursday."My friend...
Going home for lunch during the week can be tough, especially for students with back-to-back classes. For those students, there are a number of food options available across campus. "We try to give students options," said Michael Stang, executive director...
Kevin Schwartz cannot cook."I tried," the sophomore mechanical engineering major said. "My girlfriend was visiting, so I decided to buy steaks and tried to cook them on the George Foreman. It was a disaster."Living away from home for the first time can...
Congratulations: you're officially a freshman again. While it sucks starting over at the bottom of the totem pole, you should at least feel relieved knowing you are approaching the finish line of your educational career. Adjusting to college might be...
With room self selection under way, 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. Neptune Hall is located in the center of campus, closest to the...
NIU Police are currently seeking information on the location of student Antinette J. Keller. Keller, 18, of Plainfield, was last seen by friends around noon on Thursday in the Neptune residence hall. She reportedly told friends she was going for a walk...
You see them around campus, but who are our student leaders? Every Friday, Leader's Corner gives readers a glimpse into the personalities of the men and women behind the suits and ties. This week the Northern Star sat down with Marlon Haywood, the Graduate...
