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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (right), tears her copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday after he delivered it to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Trump’s State of the Union address doesn’t unify

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | February 5, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (right), tears her copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday after he delivered it to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Northern Star contributor Alma Garcia (fifth from left) stands in 2008 with native Malawian teenagers 2008 in Chitunda, Malawi.

That time I volunteered to build a school in Malawi, Africa

By Alma Garcia | January 15, 2020

Northern Star contributor Alma Garcia (fifth from left) stands in 2008 with native Malawian teenagers 2008 in Chitunda, Malawi.

“Rambo: Last Blood” disappoints

By Edwin Kelso | September 25, 2019

“Rambo: Last Blood” is uninspired. From the plot to the characters, this film will have viewers rolling their eyes and checking their watches throughout.In this final installment, John Rambo must go on one last mission in Mexico to save his friend’s...

Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller (middle), Thursday arrives at The Supreme Court in London, Thursday. The Supreme Court is set to decide whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson broke the law when he suspended Parliament Sept. 9, sending lawmakers home until Oct. 14 — just over two weeks before the U.K. is due to leave the European Union.

A no-deal Brexit would be detrimental to the U.S.

By Anthony Parlogean | September 24, 2019

A no-deal Brexit would be bad for the U.S.If the United Kingdom chooses a no-deal Brexit, then there will be major economic and political implications. Not only will the UK be negatively affected by a no-deal, but the United States will feel the rippling...

Government shut down shows the president's true priorities

Government shut down shows the president’s true priorities

By Ali Qazi | January 6, 2019

"I would build a great wall—and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me—and I'll build them very inexpensively; I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will have Mexico pay for that wall," Donald Trump said in 2015 during...

Migrant caravan stirs politics

Migrant caravan stirs politics

By Chris Grask | November 4, 2018

A migrant caravan from central America is on a collision course with the U.S. military as they head toward the U.S-Mexico border. A massive influx of civilians coming in is a fake-hysteria story and should not be worried about. This caravan is a media...

FIFA World Cup tightly contested

By Roland Hacker | July 2, 2018

The knockout stage is set and the 2018 FIFA World Cup champions will be one of the remaining teams.The reigning FIFA World Cup Champion, Germany, has already been eliminated from contention after a disastrous showing in the group play stage.The very first...

Spring Break Destination Spots

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

With endless talk about where everyone is going for spring break next week, it’s just a reminder that this is the time of the year for choosing the best possible vacation.Whether it’s a family vacation or a spontaneous trip with your friends from...

Melanie, an undocumented student at NIU, prepares for a final exam. She currently has a 4.0 GPA.

Undocumented students work toward better life at NIU

By Kelly Bauer | May 6, 2013

Editor’s note: The names of “Ernesto,” “Melanie” and “Ana” have been changed to protect the identity of sources. One of Ana’s earliest memories is of crossing the border into the United States. The NIU student was 5 years old when she...

Recent farm related deaths raise discussion about agriculture safety

By Shelby Devitt | October 24, 2011

Three workers who died this summer while working in Illinois corn fields have inspired a community forum on agricultural safety. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. today in the Heritage Room of the Holmes Student Center. Carrie Bueche, special projects...

Monarchs! event helps kids discover butterflies

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 15, 2011

The Midwest Museum of Natural History [MMNH] will hold an informational meeting about Monarch butterflies Saturday. The event is from 10:30 a.m. to noon, said Heather Williams, education specialist for MMNH. Monarchs! will feature a presentation about...