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A donkey and an elephant linked together by a yellow connection are snipped apart by a large pair of scissors. Given the meaningful values that are often linked to our political beliefs, it is OK to break ties with family and friends over politics. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star Graphic)

End ties over politics

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | April 21, 2024

It's another election year, and political differences are increasing stress on family and friendships. Some may say it's important to preserve these ties despite ideological differences. However, we must stand up for our values. Our mental and emotional...

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson smiles during a meeting with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., in his office at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Brown Jackson, more than just the high court’s first Black woman nominee

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | March 31, 2022
Kentaji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated for the Supreme Court. Her hearing concluded March 24.

Letter to the editor: NIU needs political diversity

By Wayne Lela | October 28, 2020

According to a mandatory diversity training “Conversations on Diversity and Equity” seminar at NIU that is required for all student organization leaders, the phrase “All Lives Matter” is considered an example of so-called “anti-blackness.”  Things...

Protesters gather at a climate strike May 5 in Chicago to advocate for the federal government to focus on solving the climate change issue.

Youth need to be more involved in political advocacy

By Jordan Radloff | January 30, 2020

Protesters gather at a climate strike May 5 in Chicago to advocate for the federal government to focus on solving the climate change issue.

SA hopes to double voter turnout in upcoming elections

SA hopes to double voter turnout in upcoming elections

By Kierra Frazier | March 18, 2019

DeKALB — The Student Association is looking to double voter turnout in this year’s elections. Students are being advised to vote in this upcoming SA election at the end of March because SA leaders said it affects them in more ways than they think. SA...

Midterm Elections take place Tuesday Nov. 6, and students can still register to vote.

Students can still register to vote

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2018

Midterm Elections take place Tuesday Nov. 6, and students can still register to vote.

Students need to take action and register to vote

Students need to take action and register to vote

By Lisa Lillianstrom | October 17, 2018

It is important to register to vote and head to the polls on election day. Midterm elections are coming up Nov. 6, and the number of registered voted has increased in the past few years. A record 800,000 people registered to vote on National Voter Registration...

House to host Sparks

By Northern Star Staff | September 6, 2018

Progressive talk radio personality Hal Sparks is broadcasting live at 11 a.m. Saturday from the House Cafe stage, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The Los Angeles actor and radio personality will be doing a live taping session of his show, as well as holding a...

Designers from all over debuted fashion lines bearing political statements of strength and unity.

Fashion embraces politics

By Cris Rojo | November 27, 2017

Designers from all over debuted fashion lines bearing political statements of strength and unity.

Irony in Chicago politics

By Holly New | March 5, 2013

The last thing Illinois politics are known for are “ethical standards.” That, however, is the reason Gov. Pat Quinn decided to veto a gambling bill that “would have added casinos in Chicago, Lake County, Rockford, Danville and the south suburbs,...

Lewis Black performs at the Egyptian Theatre

By Katie Finlon | March 3, 2013

Lewis Black didn’t hesitate for a second to say that “we the people” are the problem with the United States and its politics. Black performed 9 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. He touched on topics like healthcare, social...

Politicians and social media is a good thing

By Annastazia Camarena | January 29, 2013

Twitter has come a long way since it was created in 2006 by co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Williams. Many of Twitter users may not know that the reason you can only express yourself in 140 characters is because it had to fit into a text message, being...