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War in Syria: repeating past mistakes

By AJ Edwards | September 10, 2013

Congress remains split on a vote to authorize President Barack Obama with the use of military force to intervene in Syria.Despite strong opposition, Obama has asked Congress to consider military strikes against Syria after its president, Bashar al-Assad,...

Congress can’t agree so students have to pay

By Anthony Szudarski | July 9, 2013

I go into every semester of school much the same way: constantly worried about how I’m going to pay for my education.As of this month, the interest rates on Subsidized Stafford Loans have doubled for college students from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent....

Point/Counterpoint: Congressional term limits

By Cody Laplante & Danny Cozzi | December 5, 2012

Cody Laplante “In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns.” But this phrase of Benjamin Franklin’s has lost its meaning in government. It is true that we still determine the jobs of our leaders....

In Focus: What do you want to see Congress do?

In Focus: What do you want to see Congress do?

This Tuesday's election saw the Republican Party taking control of the House of Representatives, and a getting a bigger presence in the Senate. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists, and a guest commentator, will weigh in on this...

Letter to the Editor: Vote Hultgren on Nov. 2

By Letter Writer | October 27, 2010

I am a young small businessman, a multi-tour Iraq veteran, a brand new father and a commuting NIU student. I pay close attention to our elected leaders and the votes they take, and I have been getting very frustrated with Congressman Bill Foster. While...

Grace period and early voting come to NIU

By Shaun Zinck | October 17, 2010

Starting today, the DeKalb County Clerk's Office will be on campus to register NIU students, faculty and DeKalb residents to vote in the county. Grace period and early voting will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the main level of the Holmes Student Center...

Foster deserves the support of NIU students during early voting

By Letter Writer | October 17, 2010

NIU students can early vote at Holmes Student Center Oct. 18 to 21. Two forms of ID required with current address. This is your opportunity to easily participate in the democratic process. Congressman Bill Foster deserves support from NIU students. Rep....

Internships are too valuable to pass up, apply for them while you can

By David Thomas | October 4, 2010

Do you dream of doing something so awesome that it will fundamentally alter your being for the rest of your life? If your answer is yes, please keep reading.It's one thing to get straight A's in the classes required for your desired degree. But hands-on...

Democrats are not to blame for country’s ills

By Letter Writer | September 29, 2010

While all the facts that Mr. Ewing pointed out in his letter Tuesday detailing Democrats being in charge of Congress when the recession started are true, I believe that he has erred in his apparent conclusion that the Democrats are the ones solely responsible...

Selling weapons to Saudi Arabia compromises American values

Selling weapons to Saudi Arabia compromises American values

By Aaron Brooks | September 22, 2010

Going once, going twice, sold: the soul of America for Saudi gold. On Sept. 12, the Obama Administration announced that a $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia would be presented to Congress. The deal will increase tenfold the arms exports by the United...