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Immigration the focus of Women’s History Month

By Kyla Gardner | March 2, 2011

Throughout March, students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to pack up their lunch and migrate to the nearest Women's History Month event to learn about immigration issues. The NIU Women's Studies Program will host a variety of events during March...

DREAM Act is an aid, not a government handout

By Letter Writer | December 5, 2010

In response to the editorial article, "Is the DREAM Act good or bad for America?" I would like to focus on some of the claims presented in opposition for the DREAM Act. First and foremost, both columnists need to refrain when using the term, "illegal...

Is the DREAM Act good for America? No.

Is the DREAM Act good for America? No.

By Kathryn Minniti | December 1, 2010

In regards to the DREAM Act, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan argues that "America is the only country [the children of illegal aliens] know...they deserve every opportunity to go further in life. Our country needs the benefits of their skills, their...

Is the DREAM Act good for America? Yes.

Is the DREAM Act good for America? Yes.

By Aaron Brooks | December 1, 2010

Maybe it is because my ancestors immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1840 that I support the DREAM Act. Maybe it is because I am a progressive and believe that all humans should be treated with equality and dignity that I am against keeping...