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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.

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.

Election: Students vote for honesty

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 20, 2016

DeKALB | Some students have decided to vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to keep Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton out of office, even though they do not completely agree with Trump’s platforms.Students who plan to vote for...

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.

InFocus: Where do you get election news?

By Perspective Staff | October 6, 2016

Kristen AdamsColumnistI watched the presidential debate on Sept. 26 and tried my best not to be swayed by the immediate media backlash. I watched the debate live on Fox News in order to get first-hand information. Once the debate ended, I looked at news...

Presidential debate continues Oct. 9

Presidential debate continues Oct. 9

By Northern Star staff | September 29, 2016

Scot Schraufnagel, chair of the political science department, who specializes in U.S. Congress, Political Parties, Elections and U.S. Presidency said the Sept. 26 debate ended up being a rehash of former policies.with research published such as “Candidate...

Point/Counterpoint: Presidential candidates

By Perspective Staff | September 29, 2016

Counterpoint: Voters must look beyond partiesMaddie SteenColumnistPresidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will not get my support in the upcoming election, because I plan on voting for Green Party candidate Jill Stein.I feel Clinton is...

First lady’s programs help America

By Colin Remes | April 23, 2012

Being the First Lady is an important job. Many First Ladies used their position to do work for the public good. Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush are all prime examples of such. Michelle Obama is no exception. She has truly...

Harvard professor Joseph Nye talks power to packed auditorium

By Dave Thomas | February 23, 2011

The U.S. needs to think differently about power in the 21st century, world-renowned political science professor Joseph Nye told a packed auditorium Wednesday. Nye spoke to a group of about 200 NIU students, faculty and community members about how Americans...