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By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 2, 2017

TRENDING

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks Oct. 14 in the Cabinet Room at the White House. The Trump administration announced plans to cancel a grant awarded to Chicago Public Schools on Sept. 23 after they refused to abolish the Black Student Success Initiative. (REUTERS | Jonathan Ernst)

Trump administration pulls funding from Chicago Public Schools

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The NIU sign sits on a cloudy day. NIU has been named a 2025 finalist for the Excellence in Student Success Award by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU named finalist for Excellence in Student Success Award

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Trinity Balboa (left) and Shefali Sharma perform during Murder Medication's show Saturday at the Fargo Venue. The show, which began at 7 p.m., featured sets from three bands, No Better Today, Murder Medication and Take Care of Yourself. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Illinois emo, alt-rock and indie bands collide at Fargo

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Mayor Cohen Barnes speaks at the City Council meeting on Sept. 8. The City Council discussed infrastructure improvements, public service funding and community recognitions at Monday's meeting. (Northern Star File Photo)

City council reviews transit expansion, celebrates local initiatives

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A photo of the cracked sidewalk next to Reavis Hall. Opinion Columnist Byrdie Seda argues that the roads and sidewalks around DeKalb needs to be taken better care of to prevents injuries. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Opinion: DeKalb needs to take better care of its sidewalks, roads

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