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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A 2024 political map of Ukraine showing the regions it has lost to Russia, Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that Negotiations will not stop the war between Ukraine and Russia, and that the indecision of Ukraine allies is costing Ukrainian lives. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Negotiation will not stop the Ukraine War

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | September 8, 2025

Three years after it began, it now seems a “swift” end to the war in Ukraine is only possible through negotiation. Unfortunately, what both sides demand for peace cannot be given, so Ukraine’s allies must continue providing weapons to prevent a...

Former president Donald Trump raises a fist on Feb. 24 at a primary election night party in Columbia, South Carolina. Opinion Columnist Will Thiel believes Trump’s recent controversial statements about NATO were justified. (AP Photo | Andrew Harnik)

Trump’s NATO remarks benefit America

By Will Thiel, Opinion Columnist | February 27, 2024

Donald Trump is the only viable presidential candidate who can say what he wants on TV because he is not afraid to challenge the status quo and expose the political left's hypocrisy.  Holding a minority lead in the polls, Trump manages to capture...

NIU Reacts to Libya

By Dan Martynowicz | October 23, 2011

After Muammar Gadhafi's death Thursday, NIU students and faculty spoke about what the future holds for Libya. Gadhafi's death brings in a new era of uncertainty for Libya, said Christopher Jones, political science professor and associate vice provost...

Local experts weigh in on Libyan crisis

By Eric Nofsinger | September 5, 2011

DeKalb | After rebels assaulted and captured Tripoli, NIU experts discuss Col. Moammar Gadhafi and how his ousting will impact the world. Brian Sandberg, associate professor of history, said as Gadhafi is backed into a corner, he must surrender, flee...

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