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Lessons learned from 2016, but US faces new election threats

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY | January 26, 2020

It’s been more than three years since Russia's sweeping and systematic effort to interfere in U.S. elections through disinformation on social media, stolen campaign emails and attacks on voting systems. U.S. officials have made advances in trying to...

Enrollment low due to tuition costs

By Payton Higgins | October 2, 2019

A 2019 fall headcount places enrollment at just 16,609 students, a 3% decline from last year and the lowest it has been in 41 years, according to the NIU data book. A fall 2018 student census found that the total enrollment was 17,169 — almost a 600...

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...

Young voters need same-day registration stations

By Ian Tancun | September 26, 2016

NIU students should be aware of a current lawsuit in Illinois which seeks to end same-day voter registration, because it could affect their ability to vote in the upcoming general election. Election day voter registration is beneficial to our elections...

In this March 18, 2014, file photo, voters cast their ballots in the Illinois primary in Hinsdale.

Voter registration is open on campus

By Northern Star staff | September 13, 2016

In this March 18, 2014, file photo, voters cast their ballots in the Illinois primary in Hinsdale.

SA to hold voter registration drive

By Northern Star staff | February 11, 2016

The Student Association will hold a voter registration drive 2:30-4 p.m. today in the Latino Resource Center, according to a SA news release.

A driver's license and Social Security number are needed to register, according to the news release. Online and paper applications will be available.

The SA will hold more voter registration drives ahead of Tuesday, the deadline to register to vote in the primary election.

Contact Kiranjit Gill, SA director of Governmental Affairs, at [email protected] for more information.

Voter registration for Ill. ends today

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2014

The deadline for voter registration is today.Individuals may register to vote if they are 18 years or older on the next election day, reside in their jurisdiction for 30 days before the election and are a United States citizen. This year’s midterm election,...

Voter registration ends Tuesday

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 2014

Those looking to vote in the Nov. 4 midterm election must register by Tuesday.

Individuals may register to vote if they are 18 years or older on the next election day, reside in their jurisdiction for 30 days before the election and are a United States citizen.

To check the status of your registration or to register online, go to bit.ly/1xeIJCH.

Proposed voter registration laws are undemocratic

Proposed voter registration laws are undemocratic

By Philip Case | March 20, 2011

The most telling indicator of whether a society is truly democratic is the ability of its citizens to freely and openly voice their opinions. This fundamental right takes its form in many incarnations, such as protesting, handing out pamphlets or standing...