Editor's note: There were no Republican watch parties held by the DeKalb County Republicans on Election Day. In addition, the Northern Star was not aware of any Republican watch parties at NIU.
DeKalb – As election results came in Tuesday night NIU...
BARSEMA ALUMNI AND VISITORS CENTER POLLING PLACE
As the polling station approached closing time at 7 p.m., the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center was still hopping with voters and citizens hoping to become registered voters.
Tasha Sims, the DeKalb...
DeKALB- The weather was rainy and the scene was quiet at the polling places at Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center and Westminster Presbyterian Church on Tuesday morning.
BARSEMA ALUMNI AND VISITOR CENTER POLLING PLACE
Erin Barker, a sophomore journalism...
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| November 4, 2024
Every news outlet and political candidate in America is trying to tell you what to think, who to vote for, what to care about and how to support the United States through this tumultuous time. As a first-time voter, I am confused.
Where are the best...
The Nov. 5 general election is nearly upon us, and the two main candidates – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – have spent the campaign season outlining their proposals and ideas and garnering the support of their respective parties.
This election...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor
| October 8, 2024
DeKALB – NIU’s Social Justice Education club held a seminar Tuesday about the importance and impact Generation Z members have when voting.
The seminar was run by two graduate students who are a part of the Social Justice Education club. The seminar...
With the 2024 election year, numerous campaigns are taking place. It’s crucial citizens go to the polls and vote. Mandated voting in the U.S. would make sure society’s voices are heard.
One key principle of democracy is that the people are the...
With his strong leadership and unique vision, Donald Trump is the candidate who can unify the fractured GOP and secure the future of America.
Voting is especially hard when the age-old debate about presidential term limits is in the headlines for the...
By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
| February 29, 2024
The March 19 Illinois primary is quickly approaching, and voting is imperative to ensure your voice is heard and your values are represented. Knowing which issues you value makes you a more informed voter, which is integral in our misinformed society.
Heading...
DeKALB – As political party signs start to divide neighborhood yards in blue and red, it can only mean one thing – the March primary elections.
Illinois’ general primary election is taking place March 19.
Feb. 20 was the voting registration...
DeKALB – Just as the Student Government Association elections came to a close, a coalition of four SGA candidates received a sanction as a result of a mass-email campaign on behalf of their ticket.
An email was sent by student trustee candidate Tim...
