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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Google Maps-This map only shows 20 of the 35 registered sex
offenders in the DeKalb area.

Of 35 registered sex offenders in DeKalb, one is NIU student

By Dave Gong | October 16, 2011

There are currently 35 registered sex offenders living in DeKalb, one of which is a current NIU student who was charged with criminal sexual abuse, according to the National Sex Offender Public website. NIU policy states if the university finds that...

TicketFace.com offers unique ticket-buying experience

TicketFace.com offers unique ticket-buying experience

By Kelly Bauer | October 16, 2011

Innovation plays a large role in operating a successful business, and it isn't just the ability to invent something, but to improve upon a process or a product, said business management professor Lynn Neeley. For the entrepreneurs who started TicketFace.com,...

DeKalb community still feels Keller’s death

By Faith Healy | October 16, 2011

Friday marked one year since student Antinette ‘Toni' Keller disappeared. On Oct. 14, 2010, Keller, a freshman art major, went missing. Keller told her friends around noon Oct. 14 she was going to Prairie Park to work on an art project. She never returned....

DeKalb, NIU work to prevent sexual abuse

By Kelly Bauer | October 16, 2011

Domestic abuse is not easily defined. It can be psychological, emotional or physical. It does not just happen in heterosexual couples, but can also occur in homosexual unions. Men and women can be both abused and abusers. Experts even disagree on what...

Campus blotter for 10/17/11

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2011

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Wednesday At 12:40 p.m.,...

Eric Sims, 20, is charged with aggravated battery with a
firearm, armed violence and armed robbery in connection with the
Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue.

Two arrested in connection with Sept. 28 shooting

By Dave Gong | October 14, 2011

Two men arrested in connection with the Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue appeared in court Friday for a bond hearing, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said bond was set at $750,000 for Eric Sims, 20, of Evergreen Park and Ventreal Lewis,...

What’s the best way to enjoy Homecoming weekend?

What’s the best way to enjoy Homecoming weekend?

By Aaron Brooks | October 13, 2011

Parker Happ Columnist My roommate and I encountered a less than sociable person while traveling home on Hillcrest last weekend. Some hot mess decided a fence line would be a great place for a drunken nap, despite being in full view of the road. With a...

Driver and vehicle services offered to NIU, DeKalb community Monday

October 12, 2011

The Secretary of State's office will be on campus Monday to provide driver and vehicle services to DeKalb residents as well as NIU students, faculty and staff.According to a press release, those interested may renew their driver's license or state ID...

District 5 senator Steven Ray Vaughn discusses an issue at
Sunday night's meeting of the Student Association Senate in the Sky
Room of the Holmes Student Center.

SA Senate passes new operating manual

By Felix Sarver | October 9, 2011

After much debate, the Student Association Senate operating manual was passed by the Senate at its meeting Sunday. Senate Speaker Austin Quick said the new operating manual was an improvement over the previous version; it is shorter and enables senators...

Pick up your ticket, head to Huskie Stadium

By Jimmy Johnson | October 9, 2011

Homecoming.Ah, what is there to say about this upcoming weekend of limitless fun?Loads and loads of festivities.NIU students, past and present, downing charred food, all while washing it down with their beloved drink of choice.Well, NIU. Call me selfish,...

Northern Star File Photo-NIU's Sarah Angelos goes for a kill
during a Sept. 16 match against UIC.

NIU volleyball sweeps Redhawks

By Abbe Barton | October 9, 2011

Victor E. Court was full of champions Saturday night. Many NIU volleyball alumnae players were present for Alumni Night, in which Nikki Kozak (1990-93) along with the 1993 team were inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame. "After last night, we got...

NIU women’s soccer defeats Buffalo 1-0

By Matt Hopkinson | October 9, 2011

NIU women's soccer (2-10-2) took the Bulls by the horns as they defeated Buffalo (9-3-2) 1-0 on the road Friday.Yet the Huskies then lost a frenetically paced match against Kent State (9-5) 3-2 Sunday.NIU played a physical game against Buffalo, as both...

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