NEIU recognizes Black History Month, honors Harambee tradition
February 13, 2020
In Kiswahili, Harambee means “to pull together.” During NEIU’s celebration of Black History Month, the university hosted its annual Harambee event...
February 11, 2020
The NEIU police blotter is requested from our campus police for every issue of the Independent because this publication exercises its right to do so, courtesy...
Campus police services for NEIU community
February 11, 2020
In the early morning hours of Jan. 14, NEIU officers responded to and arrested an individual trespassing on campus. This individual was listed on the university’s...
February 11, 2020
“All is fair in love and war”, penny wars that is. The third annual “All is Fair in Love and (Penny) Wars” will be held Thursday, Feb. 13 from...
Students urged to partake: Census 2020
February 11, 2020
On Jan. 30, the director of Career Development and Community Partnerships, Kris Pierre along with student organizer Susana Ortiz, held a campus-wide meeting...
Highschool students experience College of Education
February 11, 2020
With the teacher shortage in our state, NEIU decided to help the College of Education grow. This fall, NEIU partnered with Ridgewood High School to start...
Alumni speak in series of Hindsight
February 11, 2020
On Jan. 29 the NEIU psychology department hosted the first in an event series titled Hindsight 2020, featuring NEIU alumni speaking on post-graduation...
Creating respect for natural hair
December 3, 2019
On Nov. 14, Timothy Mays collaborated with NEIU sociology students to plan an event titled “Her Hair Is Her Crown,” a discussion event which called...
December 3, 2019
We have come to the finish line, graduates. After the stress of deadlines, assignments, staying up late and toiling in the library for endless hours, the...
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
December 3, 2019
NEIU participated in its annual National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week on Nov. 18 through Nov. 23. While the annual tradition was held, assistant...
A classic tradition at our campus
December 3, 2019
For the last 22 years, the Ruth Page Civic Ballet has performed E.T.A Hoffman’s “The Nutcracker” in NEIU’s auditorium, where dancers of all ages...
Green Conservation Group prepares to strike
December 3, 2019
Students from the Green Conservation Group alongside youth from Sunrise Movement Chicago organized an Art Build on NEIU's campus just before Thanksgiving...
Opinion: The Democrats are going to lose the 2020 election. Here’s why.
February 11, 2020
On the surface, the Democratic Party had a strong case when it initiated an investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged quid pro quo with Ukraine....
Opinion | It’s time we punish false accusations
February 11, 2020
With so many high-profile cases of false accusations surfacing, the public’s trust in victim narratives is at an all-time low. Society has been conditioned...
Opinion: We are hosting them, why aren’t we attracting them?
February 11, 2020
Northeastern Illinois University hosted the annual Regional Chicago Public High School Science Fair on Jan. 17 at Alumni Hall. As a transfer student...
Opinion | Social media must monitor harmful content
January 28, 2020
On March 15, 2019, Brenton Harrison Tarrant committed the worst mass shooting in New Zealand in the last 20 years. On that fateful day, he opened fire...
Opinion | Trump impeachment at a standstill.
January 28, 2020
The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump began with a debate and vote on the rules of impeachment on Jan. 21. As with every vote on amendments to...
Different Angles of the Same View: WWIII
January 25, 2020
As the world celebrated the new decade, President Donald Trump ordered the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, major general of the Islamic Revolutionary...
Opinion | Rejecting discrimination against LGBTQ+ community
January 14, 2020
As a straight male, I do not understand the social standards and norms of the LGBTQ+ community. I do not understand the concept of same-sex attraction...
Bulls’ rookie makes NBA history
February 23, 2020
Chicago Bulls' guard Coby White etched his name in the record books by becoming the first rookie in NBA history to score 30 or more points in consecutive...
REPORT: NFL to make major change to playoff format
February 20, 2020
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is progressing toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement that would include major changes...
REPORT: Bears quietly interested in disgruntled quarterback
February 20, 2020
A Thursday morning tweet by Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr set off a social media firestorm. The photo, which shows Carr embracing current...
After Lillard no-call, NBA needs to revisit replay standards
February 19, 2020
The use of replay in the NBA has been greatly expanded upon over the past few seasons. This season, more controversial plays are reviewable, as the NBA...
Zach Lavine highlights NBA All-Star snubs
February 11, 2020
With the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game reserves, it’s time to indulge in our annual tradition of highlighting deserving players who were left...
Concert Review: Alter Bridge use beauty, calamity to exorcise The Rave’s demons
February 17, 2020
Over the last 16 years, Alter Bridge have emerged as titans of rock n’ roll. Once perceived as an imitation of Creed--guitarist Mark Tremonti, drummer...
CONCERT REVIEW: Dirty Honey heats up the Windy City
February 13, 2020
On a cold Tuesday night, Los Angeles hard rockers Dirty Honey brought their modern interpretation of classic rock to Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill. Touring...
Remembering Terry Jones of Monty Python
February 11, 2020
Terry Jones, a beloved actor, comedian, writer, director and founding member of comedy troupe Monty Python, died Jan. 21 at age 77. Monty Python was...
Ask your crush on a NEIU date based on their Zodiac
February 11, 2020
Aries (March 21-April 19) Arians love anything active. Invite your crush to the Open Climb sessions every Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Physical Ed Complex...
Fine Arts gallery displays Marina Kuchinski’s ‘Unbecoming Animals’
January 28, 2020
“They live with us, but they’re not us,” says visual artist Marina Kuchinski, who will be exhibiting her show, “Unbecoming Animals,” at the...
‘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 7, 2013
- [post-date] - Take a break from the negative news of the world by walking through ‘Breaking Hours,’ Zeenat Ismail’s Senior Art...
Concert Review: Alter Bridge use beauty, calamity to exorcise The Rave’s demons
February 17, 2020
Over the last 16 years, Alter Bridge have emerged as titans of rock n’ roll. Once perceived as an imitation of Creed--guitarist Mark Tremonti, drummer...
CONCERT REVIEW: Dirty Honey heats up the Windy City
February 13, 2020
On a cold Tuesday night, Los Angeles hard rockers Dirty Honey brought their modern interpretation of classic rock to Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill. Touring...
Part II: Ten (more) bands from the 2000s still producing great music
February 10, 2020
With mainstream rock radio expanding its parameters in an attempt to recruit fans of neighboring genres, many of the artists who helped solidify rock’s...
INTERVIEW: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus discusses new EP, upcoming tour
February 9, 2020
On Jan. 31, Florida punk rockers The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (TRJA) released “A Long Time Ago In a Galaxy called LA,” the first single off their upcoming...
Like Machines release new EP, brand new single
January 31, 2020
At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 31, Atlanta hard rockers Like Machines made good on their ominous promise, releasing, Hear Freedom Ring, their first...
November 5, 2019
Stephen King’s new book, “The Institute,” tells the story of Luke, a 12-year-old boy who is kidnapped and brought to a facility, the Institute, because...
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...
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...
“Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer” recap and review
December 30, 2019
"Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer," Netflix's three-part docuseries that narrates the harrowing devolution of Canadian killer Luka Magnotta,...
November 19, 2019
Finneas is an upcoming artist who has spent most of his career behind the booth. He just released his first EP titled “Blood Harmony” on Oct. 4. His...
November 19, 2019
“Rhythm + Flow,” Netflix’s first music competition, made its debut on Oct. 9. With appearances from famous artists like Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Quavo...
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” review
November 5, 2019
Out comes the horn
‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ review
October 22, 2019
“The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” is a prequel series to Jim Henson’s 1982 cult favorite film “The Dark Crystal”. It is a truly ambitious...
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...