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Police charge 2 for death

Police charge 2 for death

By Infographic by Leah Nicolini | October 10, 2016

Debrece G. Shields, 25, of DeKalb, received one or multiple gunshot wounds Thursday night at 810 Kimberly Drive, which is 0.7 miles from the Campus Life Building and 0.2 miles from the School of Nursing. Shields died after being transported to Kishwaukee Health Systems Hospital, 10 Health Services Drive.

Two suspects remain at large for Kimberly Drive shooting

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2016

Two suspects connected to the man who was killed last night around 10:30 p.m. at 810 Kimberly Drive are at large; two suspects have been detained.The man who was killed was not an NIU student, according to NIU Spokesperson Joe King. King said he does...

Alumni spotlight

By Northern Star staff | October 6, 2016

Kevin Strom, founder and CEO of GlobeChat, shares his experience at NIU for the Alumni spotlight.

Anemic Panda, a local band formed in 2013, performs March 25 at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The House will reopen Oct. 14 after being closed for several months.

The House to open next weekend

By Jesse Baalman | October 6, 2016

Anemic Panda, a local band formed in 2013, performs March 25 at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The House will reopen Oct. 14 after being closed for several months.

NIU safety report sums up criminal offenses

NIU safety report sums up criminal offenses

By Infographic by Leah Nicolini | October 6, 2016

NIU’s 2016-17 Annual Safety and Security Report was published Friday to comply with the Clery Act, which requires all colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid to disclose crimes which occurred on or near campus. Go to niu.edu/clery/ to see the full report. *The offenses listed under the VAWA offenses were categorized as forcible sex offenses, non-forcible sex offenses and aggravated assault in the 2013-14 report.

The Huskie Food Pantry gets vegetables from the DeKalb County Community Gardens.

Huskie Food Pantry looks for sustainability

By Kristen Lookingland | October 3, 2016

The Huskie Food Pantry gets vegetables from the DeKalb County Community Gardens.

Quarterback wins first career start

By Keelen Holcomb | October 3, 2016

DeKALB | Redshirt senior Anthony Maddie’s first career start for the Huskies showed promise, as he led the Huskies (1-4) to their first win of the season 31-24 against the Ball State Cardinals (3-2) Saturday at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana.Coming...

Chanel West Coast to perform at Fatty’s Pub & Grille tonight

By Northern Star staff | September 29, 2016

Rapper Chelsea Chanel Dudley, who goes by the stage name Chanel West Coast, will perform 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. tonight in the Novak Room inside Fatty's Pub & Grille in DeKalb.The show opens tonight with DJ Toxic at 9 p.m. The show will feature music by...

City Council discusses marijuana policy

By Julia Martinez | September 29, 2016

DeKALB | DeKalb City Council members discussed making the fine for possessing cannabis cheaper during a Monday City Council meeting at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.Chapter 52 of the DeKalb Municipal Code states that no person shall...

NIU to remodel Holmes Student Center

By Sam Malone | September 29, 2016

DeKALB | The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved NIU’s request to renovate the first floor of the Holmes Student Center at its meeting Tuesday.The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the first phase of the renovation at St. Xavier University...

Campus Activities Boards holds auditions for NIU’s Got Talent

By Northern Star staff | September 27, 2016

Campus Activities Board will host the second audition day for NIU's Got Talent from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center Heritage Room.The first audition day was held yesterday.Some of the performances happening at NIU's Got Talent includes...