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Convocation Center to host STEM Fest

By Najla Edwards | October 9, 2019

NIU STEM Fest will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Convocation Center, 1525 West Lincoln Highway. STEM Fest is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and math for all ages. There will be added bus stops at the Convocation...

Infographic describing types of vaping devices.

NIU community reacts to national trend of vape-related deaths

By Noah Johnson | September 16, 2019

In light of an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding an influx of reported lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette use, NIU community members were asked to react to the recent news.Out of the 380 cases reported...

Police: Increase presence in Greek Row

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 22, 2014

After reports of a Sept. 6 fight involving at least 20 people on Greek Row, the DeKalb Police Department must permanently boost police surveillance in the area.The fight occurred at 12:30 a.m. at Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 919 Greenbrier Road, after SAE members...

DeKalb city crime blotter for March 7

By Northern Star staff | March 6, 2011

<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; font: 10px Helvetica Neue LT Std;">The following was taken directly from area police and firedepartment records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyonementioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty...