Interactive ombuds workshop delves into conflict resolution
October 16, 2019
In celebration of International Conflict Resolution Month and Ombuds Day, recently hired university Ombuds, Tyler Smith, gave an interactive exploratory...
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...
Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for students
October 8, 2019
NEIU sent out an email on Sept. 23 informing the student body that it is now mandatory for all students under the age of 22 to have been vaccinated for...
NEIU’s nurse Lasko discusses vaping
October 8, 2019
There has been a recent outbreak of vaping related deaths and lung illnesses across the country, including one case in Illinois. There have also been over...
Rainbow reception kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month
October 8, 2019
Founded in 1994, LGBTQ+ History Month has been an established annual tradition for 25 years. NEIU kicked off this year’s history month with the Rainbow...
Student green fee helping global climate
October 8, 2019
Between Sept. 20-27, over 7.6 million people in 185 countries around the globe took to the streets in defense of the future during the Global Climate Strike. In...
President Gibson explains herself at town hall
October 8, 2019
President Gloria J. Gibson affirmed that she herself had picked former White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, as a speaker in the Daniel L. Goodwin...
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....
NEIU Letters of Leadership: Developer Student Club
October 8, 2019
Are you looking to be part of a team that will give you a head start on beginning your career? Are you interested in career/personal development, social...
NEIU Letters of Leadership: [email protected] at NEIU
October 8, 2019
[email protected]: Filipinos in NEIU is an organization that educates the community on Filipino culture, history, values and tradition. We welcome everyone interested...
Students reaction to president’s town hall
October 8, 2019
Some students indicated that they believed the Student Town Hall with President Gloria Gibson on Sept. 24 came too late to effectively address the anguish...
Meet your new university ombuds
October 8, 2019
If you have noticed a number of new staff hires around campus, you are correct that NEIU is finally (after budget cuts in recent years) getting around...
Letter to the editor: You didn’t die. Get over it.
October 8, 2019
Brian Langenberg is an NEIU Instructor in the Department of Accounting, Business Law and Finance Some thoughts on our Spicer “crisis.” Dr....
October 8, 2019
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, university President Gloria Gibson finally presented herself to face her students at a town hall meeting. The discussion was enlightening....
Cancel culture: use responsibly
October 8, 2019
Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate. In 2019, we are able to share our thoughts and opinions from the intimacy of our own homes while...
Shooting down gun law misconceptions
September 24, 2019
“The intensive, three-week Kinderguardian course introduces specially selected children from 12 to 4 years old to pistols, rifles, semiautomatics and...
Cuccinelli as Trump’s secret weapon is terrifying
September 24, 2019
In an era of Trumpian appointments who bear little to no qualifications, such as Rick Perry (Department of Energy), Betsy Devos (Department of Private...
A good win for civic engagement
September 24, 2019
On Aug. 22, at 1:06 p.m., President Gloria J. Gibson sent an email to students and faculty at NEIU, announcing that former White House Press Secretary...
The Trump administration has adopted the Southern Strategy…And it’s working to perfection
September 10, 2019
Once perceived as a political outsider, Donald Trump burst onto the national scene when he insinuated that migrating Mexican nationals entering the U.S....
Race For The Hardware – MLB Awards 2019
October 8, 2019
Now that the MLB regular season is over, it is time to coronate the players and managers that have made a significant impact for their teams and made themselves...
October 8, 2019
10. New Orleans Pelicans: The New Orleans Pelicans secured the final slot for best NBA logo. Their logo shows a confident pelican with its wings spread,...
AEW Dynamite Grades and Analysis
October 8, 2019
For the first time since 2001, professional wrestling returned to TNT. Ushering in a brand new era, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) unveiled “Dynamite” in...
50-50 booking ensures no one gets over
October 8, 2019
WWE has a star problem. No, this isn’t a job for Space Force, this is a problem for the bookers. Ask most fans about what is holding back WWE from reattaining...
Armchair Creative: Reviving Braun Strowman
October 8, 2019
This time last year, Braun Strowman seemed to be teetering on the precipice of greatness. Once the fourth member of an expiring Wyatt Family faction, Braun...
What is The Sipps’ Potato Scale?
October 8, 2019
After reading a Chuck Sipps review, you may ask yourself, "What exactly is the Sipps' Potato Scale?" Fear not gentle reader as I, Chuck Sipps, the progenitor...
October 8, 2019
“Tall Girl” is a Netflix original film focusing on the life of a -wait for it - tall girl. Directed by Nzingha Stewart, the teen rom-com follows a...
October 8, 2019
“Darksiders III”(DS3), developed by THQ Nordic, is a throwback to AA games of yore. It ranks somewhere between the AAA titles gamers have come to expect...
October 8, 2019
After 34 years, Margaret Atwood answers the many questions left by one of her most famous books, “The Handmaid's Tale,” in her newest work. “The...
October 8, 2019
Based on the 2015 New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler “The Hustlers at Scores,” “Hustlers” tells the tale of a group of exotic dancers...
‘Last of Us Part II’ gets a release date
September 30, 2019
February 21, 2020. That will be the day one of the most beloved games in history gets its sequel, “The Last of Us Part II”(LOU2). Developer Naughty...
March 12, 2019
Erin Brockovich at NEIU: ‘Superman isn’t coming… but you’re here.’
February 26, 2019
On NEIU’s main campus, the auditorium was filled with people from the university and the community waiting to hear environmental activist, Erin Brockovich,...
Golden Perspective: Is the NFL Rigged?
February 12, 2019
IN MEMORIAM: DAME LIBBY KOMAIKO 1949-2019
February 5, 2019
“They say that every dancer dies twice: once when they stop dancing and once when they leave this world,"said Richard J. Helldobler, former Provost and former Interim NEIU President.
‘I was raised on the internet’ reflects on the effects the internet has on today’s society
October 9, 2018
Our world as we know it is dominated by the World Wide Web. The lives of many people in the 21st century were profoundly formed and informed by the Internet...
February 20, 2013
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at NEIU, Vida Sacic, is the curator of a group show consisting of work by graphic designers created for...
Junk and Light Capture Social Decay and Renewal
February 20, 2013
What happens when you mix recycling, art, and shadow puppets? Decadence Dance! Decadence Dance is the latest art exhibit by Emmanuel, or...
February 8, 2013
- [post-date] - Take a break from the negative news of the world by walking through ‘Breaking Hours,’ Zeenat Ismail’s Senior Art...
February 8, 2013
- [post-date] - ‘Untrusted Connections,’ the Senior Art show by NEIU student Carrie Sill explores the darker side of the human experience....
Men In Black International Review
July 23, 2019
Abbey and Chuck went to a press screening of Men in Black International (MIBI). Rather than do a normal review they decided to have a conversation. This...
July 23, 2019
For the first time in Spring Awakening history, the venue was held at Poplar Creek in Hoffman Estates. The walk from the parking garage was long, but it...
‘Venom’ had potential but fails to deliver
November 6, 2018
If you are looking for an “okay” time at the movies without much cinematic expectation, “Venom” is the right movie for you. A Venom movie has...
Chicago music fans get treated a multi-venue music festival
October 8, 2018
Most weekends in Chicago present difficult decisions for live music lovers. This past weekend was no exception as it gave debut to “The Big Weekend,”...
‘ASTROWORLD’: The Roller Coaster Ride of a Lifetime
September 11, 2018
Before pressing play, keep your head, hands, arms and legs inside the ride at all times. Be prepared to hang on for dear life because this album will knock...
October 8, 2019
After 34 years, Margaret Atwood answers the many questions left by one of her most famous books, “The Handmaid's Tale,” in her newest work. “The...
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu: a feminist anthem for young readers
April 18, 2019
Moxie tells the story of Vivian, a high school sophomore, who is tired of the sexist behavior from her high school’s football team and the school officials...
Five Love Stories That Don’t Suck
February 14, 2019
In spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are five love stories with more substance than just being a fluffy romance or a hot and steamy story. In other...
The Book Nook: ‘The Gentleman’s Guide To Vice and Virtue’ by Mackenzi Lee
November 6, 2018
I knew this book was going to be a new favorite when within 50 pages I encountered LGBTQ+, Feminism, Race and Disability representation. To me, an author...
‘Tell me how it ends’ reveals daunting effects of parent deportation on children
September 11, 2018
As someone who primarily reads fiction, I’m trying to get into reading more nonfiction and came to the conclusion that nonfiction that tackles social...
Jazz Musician Chloe Feoranzo Gives Beautiful Performance
March 26, 2019
Chloe Feoranzo, a popular jazz musician, has returned to grace the NEIU’s Jewel Box stage with her beautiful clarinet. This is her second time...
NEIU Math Department Holds Pi Day Celebration
March 26, 2019
Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter...
November 14, 2017
The Harambee Celebration that took place at the Angelina Pedroso Center on Oct. 25 was a celebration of African Diaspora’s culture and life. The event...
September 9, 2014
There is a little known area on campus—a small field between the P.E. complex and the WTTW building where a curious collection of artifacts and structures...
Service Day Improves Children’s Quality of Learning
October 17, 2012
Service Day was initiated by the Student Leadership Development (SLD) office of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) to increase civic engagement...
October 8, 2019
“Tall Girl” is a Netflix original film focusing on the life of a -wait for it - tall girl. Directed by Nzingha Stewart, the teen rom-com follows a...
October 8, 2019
Based on the 2015 New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler “The Hustlers at Scores,” “Hustlers” tells the tale of a group of exotic dancers...
September 24, 2019
Holy Trinity possesses a vibrant, diverse color palette both literally and figuratively, but leaves the viewer wishing for richer, more refined character...
September 24, 2019
The Losers Club is back in Derry. 27 years after their battle with Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård), the members need to go back and finish what they started....
Has Rey Turned to the Dark Side?
September 2, 2019
The second trailer for “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” came out of Disney’s D23 expo and audiences were exposed to the next shocking...
October 8, 2019
“Darksiders III”(DS3), developed by THQ Nordic, is a throwback to AA games of yore. It ranks somewhere between the AAA titles gamers have come to expect...
‘Last of Us Part II’ gets a release date
September 30, 2019
February 21, 2020. That will be the day one of the most beloved games in history gets its sequel, “The Last of Us Part II”(LOU2). Developer Naughty...
Powerful storytelling in gaming
September 24, 2019
The last few games I’ve played had disappointing narratives. I had to ask myself if I was being too hard on videogame storylines? Though there is a place...
Gears of War 5 campaign review
September 24, 2019
Gears of War 5 (GOW5), developed by The Coalition, is the first party exclusive that Xbox and their streaming service Game Pass needed to compete with...
September 24, 2019
‘Days Gone,’ a PlayStation exclusive developed by SIE Bend Studio, is a perfectly adequate gaming experience that could have been so much more. It...