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....

Further education and increased awareness on sexual assault, and language that promotes it, is needed to end this unacceptable and illegal behavior many individuals continue to be victims of.In 2005, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke...

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 participate in dialogues regarding social justice issues rather than criticize those who choose to organize non-violent demonstrations on campus.Multiple protests have taken place on campus recently in support of the Black Lives Matter...

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...

Students should be aware of the importance of #Project Outline and the people whose untimely deaths led to the creation of this project.Students may have noticed chalk outlines of deceased people drawn throughout campus on Sept. 22. The outlines were...

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...

NIU students should be aware of a current lawsuit in Illinois which seeks to end same-day voter registration, because it could affect their ability to vote in the upcoming general election. Election day voter registration is beneficial to our elections...

Progress has been made in terms of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning acceptance on campus, but as October nears, which is LGBTQ history month, students should recognize the importance of continued awareness on issues members of...

Point: NIU general fee worth the costIan TancunColumnistNIU’s mandatory general fee is a worthwhile expense for students because of the services provided under the fee. Access to all sporting events, the Campus Recreation Center, fitness facilities,...