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Today is a new day

By Holly New | September 11, 2012

We are a nation divided. Class warfare, political warfare, racial warfare—every time we turn around, we are labeled and divided again. The upcoming election has divided us more than ever. We forget how much we have in common as humans, citizens and...

NIU administrators remember Sept. 11 ten years later

By Ross Hettel | September 11, 2011

Ten years ago, the attacks on the World Trade Center changed the world drastically, and the effects were felt over 800 miles away at NIU. Angie Dreessen, director of Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student Services, was a Grant Residence Hall Director...

Editorial: When does an anniversary become a regular day?

By The Editorial Board | September 12, 2010

This Saturday marked the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, but honestly, it seemed like any other day. We're not sure if it was because it was the Huskies' first home football game, or the fact that the day itself had perfect weather, but it just...