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Republican stigma unjustified

By Ian Tancun | March 20, 2017

Anti-Republican backlash, which has grown nationally since Election Day, is reflective of challenges associated with being a Republican in President Donald Trump’s America. Challenges that make organizations like NIU College Republicans crucial in helping...

In Focus: Who do you consider a dependent?

By Perspective Staff | February 27, 2017

Ian Tancun | ColumnistI think one can be considered “independent” when they no longer rely on their parents or family for financial support. I believe financial support is different from financial assistance. When I say financial support, I mean relying...

Fill in the blank: The proposed First Amendment Defense Act _____.

By Perspective Staff | February 27, 2017

...combines church and state.Maritza Huerta | ColumnistThis bill protects religious groups and individuals who believe the sanctity of marriage remains solely between men and women, according to a Feb. 3 PBS article. The article also states that it’s...

Taxing sugar-sweetened drinks may upset soda lovers. 

Point/Counterpoint: SWEET Act

By Perspective staff | February 23, 2017

Taxing sugar-sweetened drinks may upset soda lovers. 

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. 

This pair of photos shows a view of the crowd on the National Mall at the inaugurations of former president Barack Obama, above, on Jan. 20, 2009, and President Donald Trump, below, on Jan. 20, 2017. Both photos were shot from the top of the Washington Monument. 

Open Letter: To all journalists and news organizations

By Ian Tancun | February 9, 2017

This pair of photos shows a view of the crowd on the National Mall at the inaugurations of former president Barack Obama, above, on Jan. 20, 2009, and President Donald Trump, below, on Jan. 20, 2017. Both photos were shot from the top of the Washington Monument. 

President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting on Nov. 10, 2016 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Obama leaves behind a historic legacy

By Ian Tancun | January 19, 2017

The Obama-Biden duo will be missed.

In Focus: What are your hopes for 2017?

By Perspective Staff | December 5, 2016

Kristen ArmsColumnistIf 2017 could just be normal, I would be happy.This year was wild from start to finish. For those lucky enough to have forgotten the events that transpired since Jan. 1, a quick recap: David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Christina Grimmie...

Undocumented students deserve aid

By Ian Tancun | December 1, 2016

Sleepless nights, juggling one or more jobs while attending classes and the fear of deportation; these are the challenges an undocumented NIU student faces for wanting to pursue a college degree.“There are times when I’m in class and I’m just worrying...