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Francis Ahn welcomes students to the resource fair at the Pride Alliance table. | Photo by Rebecca Denham

NEIU hosts resource fair for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Coming Out Day

Rebecca Denham, News Editor October 22, 2019

In honor of both LGBTQ+ history month and domestic violence awareness month, NEIU hosted a resource fair on Thurs. Oct. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. It was held in the University Commons where several organizations...

Legacy Walk Tour for LGBTQ+ History Month

Victoria Hong, Writer October 22, 2019

In honor of both LGBTQ+ history month and domestic violence awareness month, NEIU hosted a resource fair on Thurs. Oct. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. It was held in the University Commons where several organizations...

Fair distribution for NEIU’s undocumented

Cassidy Schmidt, Writer October 22, 2019

Undocumented Student Resources staff will seek student input to decide how to use the $2,000 pledge made by President Gibson and Provost Rome at a Town Hall meeting held two weeks ago. Following the pledge,...

Alter Bridge and Skillet Concert Review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

Alter Bridge and Skillet visited the Chicago Theater for their “Victorious Sky” co-headlining tour with special guest Dirty Honey. While Alter Bridge headlined the Chicago set, the two bands have staggered...

Between 2 Ferns: The Movie Review

Between 2 Ferns: The Movie Review

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor October 21, 2019

Your enjoyment of the comedy found in “Between 2 Ferns: The Movie” will largely depend on how you feel about both Zach Galifianakis’ comedy and the “Funny or Die” web series on which it is based....

‘Irreplaceable You’ review

‘Irreplaceable You’ review

Ana Peres Bogo, Writer October 21, 2019

“Irreplaceable You”, a Netflix original movie, is the heartbreaking story about a couple that receives some excruciating news that will change both of their lives forever. Themes of acceptance and...

Six Up-and-Coming Rock Bands You Need to Hear

Six Up-and-Coming Rock Bands You Need to Hear

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

The days of Rock n’ Roll supremacy are over. Today’s airwaves are dominated by rap, hip-hop and pop artists, with the occasional EDM song sneaking in. However, just because rock is no longer the preeminent...

Review for ‘The Great Leap’

Review for ‘The Great Leap’

Rebecca Denham, News Editor October 21, 2019

As a mid to moderate playgoer prior to attending NEIU, I have found that my understanding of productions was average to slightly above average. However, since coming to Northeastern three semesters ago,...

‘FIGURES OF SPEECH’: VIRGIL ABLOH AND THE APPROPRIATION OF IRONY

‘FIGURES OF SPEECH’: VIRGIL ABLOH AND THE APPROPRIATION OF IRONY

Grace Yu, Campus Life Editor October 21, 2019

The highly anticipated art show of fashion designer and visual artist Virgil Abloh opened at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago on June 10 of this year. It was so popular (one of the MCA’s...

Cast from The Live It Up List by Emily Feldman (from left to right) Susana Acevedo, Angie Velazquez and Deshawn Green. Photo Credit: Sarah J. Fabian.

Nuevas Voices Review

Ana Peres Bogo, Writer October 16, 2019

Nuevas Voces is a play contest that was created by NEIU Professor Jim Blair as a platform for new playwrights in the NEIU and larger Chicago community. It’s a way of encouraging the creation of new plays,...

Participants discuss the challenges and rewards of conflict resolution.| Photo by Frannie Mendoza

Interactive ombuds workshop delves into conflict resolution

Ata Younan, Opinions Editor October 16, 2019

In celebration of International Conflict Resolution Month and Ombuds Day, recently hired university Ombuds, Tyler Smith, gave an interactive exploratory workshop on Oct. 10 in Alumni Hall North. As the...

10/08 Police Blotter

10/08 Police Blotter

October 8, 2019

The following Incidents occurred on NEIU campus property for the dates of Sept. 12 to Oct. 8 Sept. 12 – Parking Lot C* Police responded to a report of male attempting to burn a tree. Subject stated...

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