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The marches were not the end; they were the beginning

By MacKenzie Meadows | February 2, 2017

Streets filled with vibrant signs, communal emotions of perseverance and hope now gone. The echoes of the Women’s March chants can still be heard bouncing off the alleyways of major U.S. cities in memory of the historic event that empowered women on...

Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos speaks at her confirmation hearing on Jan. 17. 

DeVos unqualified to oversee education department

By Ian Tancun | January 30, 2017

Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos speaks at her confirmation hearing on Jan. 17. 

InFocus: Was the inauguration a success?

By Perspective staff | January 26, 2017

After Inauguration Day, there have been mixed reactions about whether the event was a success.Ian Tancun | ColumnistWatching the inauguration of President Donald Trump was a sobering experience. To say he was not my candidate of choice would be a massive...

Lowered fines are helpful

By Northern Star Editorial Board | January 26, 2017

Students should rejoice that DeKalb reduced charges for possession of marijuana, as drug-related offenses accounted for the highest volume of arrests on and around campus from 2013-2015.When Gov. Bruce Rauner amended the Cannabis Control Act last July,...

Title IX module confuses students

By Northern Star Editorial Board | January 19, 2017

A Blackboard module focused on Title IX for all but first year students was quietly activated without notification from the university, which should have alerted students that the module is mandatory and serves to inform them. This week, students will...

President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting on Nov. 10, 2016 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Obama leaves behind a historic legacy

By Ian Tancun | January 19, 2017

The Obama-Biden duo will be missed.

Get Cartooned!

Get Cartooned!

By Angela Pagan | January 18, 2017

Kevin Hart movie to show for free

By Northern Star staff | January 18, 2017

Carl Sandburg Auditorium will start their semester of free movie showings with "Kevin Hart: What Now". The free showing will begin at 7:30 Jan. 24 in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Popcorn and soft drinks can be purchased for $1 each.All students are...

InFocus: Do New Year’s resolutions work?

By Perspective Staff | January 17, 2017

Kristen ArmsColumnistI am skeptical about resolutions. I believe if I want something to change in my life, I should do it right away instead of waiting for an excuse such as a new year. Still, there is something inspiring about a year ending to make way...

Pass/Fail: Lower printing prices start the semester off right; Baker’s explanations lack transparency

By Angela L. Pagan | January 17, 2017

Pass:The spring 2017 semester begins with at least one positive change for students–lower printing prices. In 2016 NIU changed its printing system to a pay-as-you-go method which cost students 7 cents to print black and white pages and 25 cents to print...