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Presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump shake hands before the start of the Sept. 10 ABC News presidential debate in Philadelphia. Opinion Columnist Sofia Didenko believes Harris won the debate by handling Trump’s typical debate tactics, including red herrings and name-calling, with grace and maturity. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)

Harris demonstrated reliable leadership in debate

By Sofia Didenko, Opinion Columnist | September 23, 2024

From commentary of specialists and polls, the general consensus seems to be that Democrats are more confident in their candidate compared to Republicans after the Sept. 10 presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald...

Panelists Cynthia de Seife (from left), Matt Streb, Mitchell Pickerill, and WNIJ’s Education Policy Reporter Peter Medlin, discuss current political issues prior to the commencement of the presidential debate Tuesday. Panelists discussed topics including abortion, quality housing and student loans, among others. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Huskies Vote hosts presidential debate watch party Tuesday

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 11, 2024

DeKALB – Around 90 attendees filled the Huskie Den at the Holmes Student Center on Tuesday to watch the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and to participate in a panel discussion on topics such...

Republican presidential candidate nominee Donald Trump speaks at a rally Friday in Glendale, Arizona. Opinion Editor Lucy Atkinson believes Trump’s speaking tactics in presidential debates are harmful to the purpose of debates. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s debate tactics degrade purpose

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | August 26, 2024

Presidential debates have been significant to presidential elections and campaigns for decades. Former President Donald Trump’s performance in debates, however, undermines the true purpose of a debate.  DEBATES THROUGHOUT HISTORY Presidential...

Election: Students vote for honesty

By Clarissa Hinshaw | October 20, 2016

DeKALB | Some students have decided to vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to keep Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton out of office, even though they do not completely agree with Trump’s platforms.Students who plan to vote for...

InFocus: Where do you get election news?

By Perspective Staff | October 6, 2016

Kristen AdamsColumnistI watched the presidential debate on Sept. 26 and tried my best not to be swayed by the immediate media backlash. I watched the debate live on Fox News in order to get first-hand information. Once the debate ended, I looked at news...

Presidential debate continues Oct. 9

Presidential debate continues Oct. 9

By Northern Star staff | September 29, 2016

Scot Schraufnagel, chair of the political science department, who specializes in U.S. Congress, Political Parties, Elections and U.S. Presidency said the Sept. 26 debate ended up being a rehash of former policies.with research published such as “Candidate...

Big Bird belittles big issues

By Troy Doetch | October 10, 2012

Goofing off is a pillar of my faith. Often, there is a profound truth in silliness—in running with what makes you laugh. Humor has a way of taking unexpected turns and illuminating in an unpredictable way. But sometimes, it can be volatile, derailing...

(Students names from left to right on couch): Junior communications major Jordan Reed; Andy Vikre, junior political science major; and Delonte LeFlore, senior organizational and computer communications major, watch the first presidential debate from the New Orleans Room of Stevenson C Tower Wednesday night. The debate was between presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

Students divided over who ‘won’ presidential debate

By Alan Kozeluh | October 3, 2012

The first 2012 presidential debate triggered mixed reactions from members of student organizations. Members of the Black Student Union (BSU) gathered in Stevenson C Tower to watch the debate. Phillip Jones, College Democrats president, senior political...