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President Donald Trump stands in the presidential box as he tours the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Monday, March 17, 2025. (Pool via AP)

NIU removes DEI language from its website

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | March 19, 2025

DeKALB -  In compliance with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump after he took office earlier this year, NIU has removed DEI language from its website.  Among the changes is the removal of a page titled “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

A cartoon depicts President Donald Trump signing a piece of paper that says "Executive order #5." The Northern Star Editorial Board believes Trump's executive orders he has signed are harmful to America. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Editorial: Trump’s executive orders are an abuse of power

By Northern Star Editorial Board | February 12, 2025

During his first week in office, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and signed over 50 executive orders, while revoking previous ones set by past presidents, targeting subjects such as immigrants, the World Health Organization, transgender...

This is a chart showing the number of executive orders signed by past presidents. 

Executive orders need extreme vetting

By Ian Tancun | February 20, 2017

This is a chart showing the number of executive orders signed by past presidents. 

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