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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....

Third party candidates battle for federal funding

By Northern Star staff | November 8, 2016

Third parties must receive five percent of the popular vote in this election to be recognized on all 51 ballots and to receive federal campaign funding for the 2020 election, according to an April 17 NBC News article.Third parties are any political group...

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.

Libertarian candidate for president Gary Johnson delivers remarks at Liberty University Oct. 17 in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Students seek presidential candidate alternatives

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 24, 2016

Libertarian candidate for president Gary Johnson delivers remarks at Liberty University Oct. 17 in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein takes questions from reporters during a campaign stop Oct. 6 at Humanist Hall in Oakland, California. Stein hopes to woo disaffected Democrats, according to her campaign website.

Election: Students shift to Clinton

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 17, 2016

Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein takes questions from reporters during a campaign stop Oct. 6 at Humanist Hall in Oakland, California. Stein hopes to woo disaffected Democrats, according to her campaign website.

Letter to the Editor: Johnson inspires at Purdue

By Michael Jage | September 26, 2016

I am a senior at Northern Illinois University, and I have a lot of respect for NIU and my teachers.But on Sept. 13 my brother and I skipped class and took a trip to Purdue University. The reason, Purdue was hosting an open attendance forum and conversation...

 

Election Profile: President of the United States of America

By Joe Palmer | October 30, 2012

Election Profile: President of the United States of America Barack Obama Party: Democrat, Incumbent Age: 51 Born: Honolulu, Hawaii Campaign Headquarters: Chicago Campaign Slogan: “Forward” Vice presidential running mate: Joe Biden Education: Bachelor’s...

Motion to throw out Van Arsdale arrest filed

By Dave Gong | August 28, 2011

The attorneys for one of the former NIU students charged in the April 5 shooting at 1009 Aspen Court are attempting to throw out his arrest due to insufficient evidence. This pre-trial motion was introduced at a hearing Friday morning. Also introduced...