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Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive, sat vacant until the business was purchased by three business people who converted the location into another bar, Rosy's Roadhouse. 

History of the Week: Starbusters gone bust

By Northern Star staff | April 29, 2016

Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive, sat vacant until the business was purchased by three business people who converted the location into another bar, Rosy's Roadhouse. 

Starbusters sits vacant prior to the construction of Rosy's Roadhouse, a newly opened bar and restaurant.

Rosy’s Roadhouse a work in progress

By Kathryn Minniti | August 27, 2013

The renovations of Rosy’s Roadhouse, 930 Pappas Drive, distract customers from the not-so-impressive food.If you went to Starbusters before Rosy’s bought it out, you know it was a crazy rundown bar where students usually went. The floors were trashed,...

Rosy’s Roadhouse welcomes thousands over opening weekend

By Jessi Haish | August 26, 2013

There is not one but three owners of Rosy’s Roadhouse, 930 Pappas Drive, and they work together “kind of like clockwork.”The owners purchased Starbusters in April and spent most of their summer working to fix up and reinvent the longtime bar.The...

Starbusters sits vacant prior to the construction of Rosy's Roadhouse, a newly opened bar and restaurant.

Starbusters to be replaced

By Jessi Haish | April 29, 2013

Starbusters has officially gone bust. Rosy’s Roadhouse will take over what was once known as Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive, effective May 1. “The last few years has not been as popular for Starbusters,” said Brendan Fitzharris, one of the owners...

Blotter 9/30

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2012

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.

Sept. 30, 2012

At 12:24 p.m. on Friday, an officer responded to the Psychology and Computer Science Building in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. Sunday, the complainant was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for filing a false police report.

At 2:42 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the 100 block of Annie Glidden Road. The driver, Louie A. Eboli, 19, of Lombard, was arrested for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor and zero tolerance DUI. Eboli was processed at the at the NIU Police Department and released on individual bond.

At 6:54 p.m., officers were sent to Douglas Hall in regard to a report of theft. Officers met with the complainant and took a report. The case is open pending further investigation.

Turn free time into fun time

By Sarah Contreras | August 29, 2012

Student life can be hectic, especially in the first few weeks of the semester. There are financial aid problems to straighten out, dorm room or apartment supplies to be bought and textbooks to be ordered for $8 from shady websites. It seems as though...

New DeKalb DJ is in the mix

By Alex Fiore | September 28, 2011

DeKALB | There's a new face and pair of headphones in the DeKalb DJ scene. Matthias Mehrpuyan, senior industrial and systems engineering major, is one of the newest DJs in DeKalb and is performing at 10 p.m. Saturday at Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive Suite...

Does DeKalb have a good bar scene? Yes.

By Colin Remes | September 21, 2011

There are the plenty of fun and awesome bars in Dekalb.The problem with the nightlife isn't a lack of good places to go out, drink and have fun with your friends. The problem is that Dekalb places overly strict liquor laws on any establishment that provides...

Your DeKalb Scene planner for this week

By DeKalb Scene Staff | May 2, 2011

Last call. If you're going to be too bogged-down during finals week, this could be your only chance to check out DeKalb's brand of arts and entertainment. Take a break from your studies and live it up before you head home for the summer.   TONIGHT: WHAT:...

Don’t graduate NIU without tasting DeKalb’s music scene

By Connor Rice | April 24, 2011

For many NIU students, the end is nigh. But before you get suited-up for graduation, take some time to experience a side of the city you might have never been privy to. There are some great concerts coming up this week, with a little something for everyone....

DeKalb’s Weekender’s list: April 22

By Chris Krapek | April 21, 2011

DeKALB | You are so close to finishing. When you do, that’s the time you can go back to the ‘burbs and do whatever it is you do there. It’s certainly not better than a few days spent in the lovely, historical, life-changing DeKalb. In these few...

DeKalb’s weekender’s list: April 8

By Chris Krapek | April 7, 2011

DeKALB | So you’re probably thinking you want to get out of here this weekend. Another incident means more hysteria which means more people saying “Why did I even come here?” That’s not without reason, but DeKalb is not the apocalyptic wasteland...