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Friday, September 5, 2008

LOCAL NEWS
By JOHN BACHMANN

CITY | Many business owners are excited about the results of the current construction in downtown DeKalb.

By SAM BRUNELL

CAMPUS | Despite suicide attempts on the way down, thoughts remain prevalent among college students, according to a new study.

By KEVIN KOVANICH

CITY | Two NIU professors give their thoughts on Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday.

WEEKEND SPORTS

Mike Greene | Northern Star

NIU linebacker Mike Kritikos keeps an eye on Minnesota's quarterback Adam Weber during the Huskies 31-27 loss to the Golden Gophers this past Saturday.

By STEVE NITZ

SPORTS | Western Michigan will be fielding a team with numerous seniors when the Huskies travel to face the Broncos on Saturday.

By ANDREA BRADLEY

SPORTS | New soccer complex hosts the men's soccer team on Friday for the first time.

Campus Section

Colleges and universities nationwide now have to immediately notify their students, staff and faculty about...


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City Section

The Sycamore City Council did not approve an ordinance Tuesday that would have allowed for 108 new single family...


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Sports Section

In his collegiate debut, NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish passed for 326 yards and two touchdowns. To have similar...


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Opinion Section
Entertainment Section

Local store hosts 'Magic: The Gathering' tournaments throughout week

On Board Games, 811 W. Lincoln Highway, is a haven for people looking for “Magic: The Gathering” tournaments sanctioned by Publisher Wizards. ...


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NIU Game Calendar
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Blogs Section
Entertainment blogs from the Northern Star.
Updated at 11:54 p.m., 9/4/08 by Jen Hance

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Campus party or bar.
Not in a party atmosphere.
I don't meet new people.

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