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Northern Star

Opinion: Election leads younger generation to distrust

By Brooklynn Harper | November 14, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed all along that this election is rigged, and in a way, he’s right. Though I wouldn’t call our system rigged, I do agree that Americans don’t have as much of a say as we tend to think we do, which leads to...

High School students from Salt Lake City who are afraid, upset and discouraged due to last night's election results held a sit-in at the Utah Capitol to show solidarity for their immigrant and LGBTQ peers Wednesday in Salt Lake City. A day after Donald Trump’s election as president, the divisions he exposed only showed signs of widening as many thousands of protesters flooded streets across the country to condemn him.

Opinion: Trump’s victory brings confusion

By Nick Bosshart | November 10, 2016

High School students from Salt Lake City who are afraid, upset and discouraged due to last night's election results held a sit-in at the Utah Capitol to show solidarity for their immigrant and LGBTQ peers Wednesday in Salt Lake City. A day after Donald Trump’s election as president, the divisions he exposed only showed signs of widening as many thousands of protesters flooded streets across the country to condemn him.

InFocus: What is your reaction to the presidential election results?

By Perspective Staff | November 10, 2016

Kristen ArmsColumnistIf this election has taught the American people anything, it’s that expectations do not always equal reality. Senator Bernie Sanders seemed to have a large presence in the primaries but was uprooted by Secretary Hillary Clinton....

Opinion: Sexual acts need consent

By Ian Tancun | November 7, 2016

Further education and increased awareness on sexual assault, and language that promotes it, is needed to end this unacceptable and illegal behavior many individuals continue to be victims of.In 2005, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke...

Opinion: NIU must improve parking

By Maddie Steen | November 7, 2016

Sophomore biology major Heather Moore created a GoFundMe page to raise funds that will go towards a new parking lot after noticing that students are constantly complaining about a lack of parking space. Though this could potentially make a difference,...

InFocus: What stands out this election?

By Perspective Staff | November 3, 2016

Kristen AdamsColumnistWhat has stood out throughout this presidential election, compared to other elections, is the public concern with national security and foreign policy. Foreign policies and national security are more important to voters in many ways...

Students should not vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

The Northern Star rejects Trump for presidency

By Northern Star editorial board | October 31, 2016

Students should not vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

"Pink tax" ending means a step toward equality for women.

‘Pink tax’ advances inequality

By Brooklynn Harper | October 31, 2016

"Pink tax" ending means a step toward equality for women.

Pass/Fail: NIU working to better food security; Halloween not an excuse for drinking

By Maddie Steen | October 27, 2016

PassNIU working to better food securityThe NIU community will not let its Huskies go hungry; the Husky Food Pantry and the Communiversity Gardens ensure students have food security.Food security is a growing issue on college campuses, according to a Monday...

Protests call for dialogue

By Ian Tancun | October 27, 2016

Students should participate in dialogues regarding social justice issues rather than criticize those who choose to organize non-violent demonstrations on campus.Multiple protests have taken place on campus recently in support of the Black Lives Matter...