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President-elect Donald Trump wears a Make America Great Again hat, which shadows his face. Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti fears Trump’s proposed international policies will be dangerous for Europe and much of the rest of the world. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP)

Trump’s plans for Ukraine should worry you

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | December 2, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump should not stop the military aid in Ukraine or stab the backs of European allies either. The new threats that he released to NATO are not only prejudicial to Europe but to the entire Western hemisphere. Russia and Ukraine...

Ukrainian soldiers honor fallen comrades from the Russo-Ukraine war Oct. 4. Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti encourages American voters to consider each candidates’ goals for international policies, particularly concerning America’s role in international conflicts, this election. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

International policies should influence your vote

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | October 13, 2024

The upcoming presidential election is growing hotter than ever, and one issue that is slowly gaining importance is the candidates’ positions on the role the United States should play in international conflicts. It is no secret the U.S. is one of...

It can be difficult to understand and fight against inflation. Here's a breakdown of the issue as well as resources for NIU students.

College students vs. inflation: What to know, steps to take

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | August 20, 2022

Editor's note: This story has been adjusted to reflect the fact that tuition at NIU has not increased. The previous version of this article was ambiguous about NIU's tuition rate, which might have been misleading. DeKALB — Inflation has been affecting...

From Left to right: Laura Heideman, Alex Sosenko and Andy Bruno were among the six faculty members who participated in Tuesday’s Teach-In about the War in Ukraine in 148 DuSable Hall

Ukraine teach-in: ‘Putin had a plan’

By Parker Otto | March 10, 2022
On Tuesday, a panel discussed the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and how both sides are affected.

NIU alumni to teach in Ukraine

By Northern Star Staff | September 9, 2013

Two alumni will travel with the Peace Corps to Ukraine.Matthew and Kathrina Kornfirst, who are married, will volunteer as English teachers.Seniors are able to apply for similar trips for the future, though the deadline for applications is Sept. 30. Students...

Alumnus James Hughes lives the pro basketball dream

By Mike Romor | February 9, 2011

Countless numbers of NCAA athletes graduate, take a day job, and abandon their dreams of reaching the professional level. NIU has never been known for getting basketball players to the pro level, but alumnus James Hughes, who graduated in 2007, is one...

NIU athletes travel from far and wide to get to DeKalb

By Katie Leb | September 14, 2010

While many NIU athletes have grown up in Illinois, not every player call this state home. In fact, Huskie athletes come from as far as Kericho, Kenya. Sophomore cross country runner Nancy Maritim traveled over 8,000 miles to be a student athlete at NIU....