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James Marter challenges 16th Congressional District's incumbent Republican

James Marter challenges 16th Congressional District’s incumbent Republican

John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a press conference held by the US congressional delegation at the Halifax International Security Forum 2014. He is joined (left to right) by Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Representative Mike Pompeo (R-KS), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator-elect Tom Cotton (R-AR), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI).

Even after trailing in the projected polls on Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump was able to win more than the necessary 270 electoral votes by flipping swing states. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas, originally projected to be “blue” states, were key wins in his victory to become president over Secretary Hillary Clinton.

Trump flips swing states for win

By Nicole Scott | November 10, 2016

Even after trailing in the projected polls on Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump was able to win more than the necessary 270 electoral votes by flipping swing states. Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas, originally projected to be “blue” states, were key wins in his victory to become president over Secretary Hillary Clinton.

Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, appears in Springfield Aug. 13, 2014.

Election: Tammy Duckworth wins US Senator seat

By Northern Star staff | November 8, 2016

Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, appears in Springfield Aug. 13, 2014.

Jason Wilkins, second year law student, protests about PIPA in
the MLK Commons Monday afternoon.

Student holds protest against PIPA legislation

By Kelly Bauer | January 23, 2012

As the wind whipped at his face, Jason Wilkins, second year law student, gritted his teeth and kept his sign high: "Stop PIPA: USA's 1st Internet Censorship Law." From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilkins waged a lone protest in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons,...

Pass/Fail: ‘Economic Treason’ and NIU Football

By David Thomas | October 24, 2010

The Northern Star doles out grades for current events. But, unlike your least favorite professor, we reveal the explanation behind the grade we give. "Economic Treason:" FAIL. Negative campaign ads have become endemic in politics, but the recent announcement...

U.S Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias.

Giannoulias for U.S. Senate

By Editorial Board | October 17, 2010

The Northern Star Editorial Board has decided to endorse Alexi Giannoulias for U.S. Senate. This decision comes at an important time in American history, as the country struggles to climb out of a deep economic depression and overcome fierce bipartisanship...