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Pass/Fail

By Shaz Sheikhali | January 14, 2014

See what events pass and fail as judged by Perspective Editor Shaz Sheikhali.PassCity helps spread info on new Ill. lawCity Council is taking the initiative to ensure gunholders are aware that, yes, they may now carry concealed firearms, but not on various...

Students see benefits in conceal carry law

Students see benefits in conceal carry law

By Newell Miaw | March 17, 2013

Students may soon be allowed to pack concealed heat off campus. A 2012 Supreme Court ruling deemed the Illinois ban on concealed carry unconstitutional. The repercussions of this action mean Illinois lawmakers have until June 9 to implement regulations...

DeKalb County courtrooms close to permitting cameras

By Ali Combs | February 27, 2013

A January Illinois Supreme Court order will allow extended media coverage into DeKalb County courtrooms. DeKalb County, along with Kendall County, split from the 16th Judicial Circuit in Illinois to create the 23rd Judicial Circuit in December. On Jan....

Medicinal applications of prohibited substances could be beneficial

By Mitch Downey | October 16, 2011

Some compelling studies have emerged over the past decade that have linked prohibited substances--including MDMA (Ecstasy), and psilocybin ("magic mushrooms")--with significant, and sometimes profound, medical applications.Unfortunately for researchers,...

New police tactics may not be constitutional

New police tactics may not be constitutional

By Kyla Gardner | June 16, 2011

There's something special about mothers, isn't there? They'll wipe your butt when you're a baby, bring you chicken soup when you're sick and gosh darn it if they can't get you to confess to murder. According to a June 14 Chicago Tribune article, a common...

Prescriptions should not be necessary for Sudafed

Prescriptions should not be necessary for Sudafed

By Alyssa Pracz | April 4, 2011

The idea of states passing a bill to require prescriptions for medications such as Sudafed is absurd. From personal experience, I have always purchased Sudafed and have appreciated its ability to relieve my symptoms when suffering from the common cold....

Parking problems were not the fault of the plows

By Letter writer | February 8, 2011

The poor plowing of the streets was not due to DeKalb plowmen; it was due to those who decided to park on the side of the street that clearly stated there was to be no parking if two or more inches fell on the ground. I believe more than two inches fell...

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...

In Focus: What do you want to see Congress do?

In Focus: What do you want to see Congress do?

This Tuesday's election saw the Republican Party taking control of the House of Representatives, and a getting a bigger presence in the Senate. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists, and a guest commentator, will weigh in on this...