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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

Employees rent artwork for campus

By Northern Star staff | July 20, 2016

With the Art to Lend program, employees can rent original artwork from a 37-piece collection to decorate their offices.Applications to rent artwork are open until Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rotunda Gallery."Because it's original artwork, I think that...

Hate crime added to LeGrier case

Hate crime added to LeGrier case

By Northern Star staff | July 18, 2016
Undergraduate applications for 2017 are available. Spring 2017 applications are due Dec. 1.

Undergraduate applications for 2017 open

By Northern Star Staff | July 13, 2016

Undergraduate applications for 2017 are available. Spring 2017 applications are due Dec. 1.

The Illinois State Capitol building hosts the executive and legislative branches of the Illinois state government. Due to continuing disagreements between the legislators and the governor, a Fiscal Year 2016 budget has yet to be passed.

NIU waits for state budget through summer

By Northern Star staff | May 31, 2016

The Illinois State Capitol building hosts the executive and legislative branches of the Illinois state government. Due to continuing disagreements between the legislators and the governor, a Fiscal Year 2016 budget has yet to be passed.

Tiny Moving Parts featured at House Cafe

By Northern Star staff | May 23, 2016

The alternative rock band Tiny Moving Parts headlined at the House Café, 263 East Lincoln Hwy, at 7 p.m. on Saturday.This stop is a part of the band's four month tour to promote their album "Celebrate" which was released Friday.Guitarist and Vocalist...

Measles present at NIU graduation

By Northern Star staff | May 22, 2016

Measles was diagnosed in a relative of a graduating student who attended the graduation ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on May 14 in the Convocation Center.The relative also stayed in the Holmes Student Center hotel May 13-15 and attended a College of Business...

Two Huskies sign with NFL

By Northern Star staff | May 17, 2016

Former NIU wide receiver Tommylee Lewis signed with the New Orleans Saints of the NFL as an undrafted free agent recently.The 23-year-old Florida native was chosen along with fellow 2015 teammate former defensive end Perez Ford, who signed as an undrafted...

New Hall Residence Hall residents evacuate building

By Northern Star staff | May 12, 2016

Numerous buildings flooded at about 1 a.m. including New Hall Residence Hall and Northern View Community.About one foot of rainfall has caused a pool of water to rise to the height of the curb on Lincoln Dr. North.About 100 students evacuated New Hall...

Two Big Ten schools reviewed NIU Athletic Director for hire

By Northern Star staff | May 11, 2016

Athletic Director Sean Frazier was passed up by the University of Minnesota as a candidate for its athletic director position.The director of athletics oversees the entire athletics program in aspects like budget coordination, public relations, fundraising...

Cost of parking permits to increase

By Northern Star staff | May 10, 2016

The price of parking permits incurs its first increase since 2011 in order to fund $5 million worth of identified parking lot repairs on campus.Current permits will expire June 30. The increased price applies to new permits, which become valid July 1.To...

Police Report: April 27-30

May 9, 2016

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.

April 27

• Danica L. Hoffman, 28, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.

April 28

• Angelica S. Hart, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.

• Ryan W. Mancillas, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.

April 29

• Whitney A. Cumbo, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.

• Tysean D. Howleit, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated domestic battery/strangulation and two counts of domestic battery.

• Jared M. Smith, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.

• Alexander Estrada, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Martina Ramirez-Palmeros, 37, of DeKalb, was charged with no driver’s license.

• Taquae Y. Knox, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Tatyana T. Esper, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

April 30

• Diandre C. Smith, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with violating a noise control regulation.

• Michael A. Claney, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and manufacturing/delivery of cannabis 30-500 grams.

• John D. Huggins, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery.

• Raul A. Garza, 23, of Lemont, was charged with fighting within the city.

• Casey A. Trent, 23, of Lemont, was charged with fighting within the city.

• Theresa K. Grecu, 48, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

Lianne Abellar (left), freshman pre-elementary education major, and Minnika Hoggsterom (right), sophomore biological sciences major, talk about Promoting Leadership through Unconditional SisterHood, an organization for female empowerment. The organization was approved at the Student Association Senate meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

SA rejects bill for more contact with new organizations

By Leah Nicolini | May 9, 2016

Lianne Abellar (left), freshman pre-elementary education major, and Minnika Hoggsterom (right), sophomore biological sciences major, talk about Promoting Leadership through Unconditional SisterHood, an organization for female empowerment. The organization was approved at the Student Association Senate meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room.

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