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Day 15 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
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Day 15 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2024

THE BIGGER PICTURE  Artist's Name: CHRISTIAN DIOR NOEL  Artist's Comments About the Piece: Showing how racism plays a big part in our criminal...

Sustainability Series: Recap of NEIU CBT Department’s Fair Oaks Farms Tour
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Sustainability Series: Recap of NEIU CBT Department’s Fair Oaks Farms Tour
Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor • December 1, 2024

The Sustainability Series is a new project the Independent is taking on. We aim to both highlight and hold accountable any sustainability initiatives...

Recap of Native American Heritage Month – and Native American History: A Tour Through Chicago’s Legendary Landmarks
Recap of Native American Heritage Month – and Native American History: A Tour Through Chicago’s Legendary Landmarks
Prajwal Ukamanal and Jiaming Lou November 30, 2024

The Native Chicago Tour – in celebration of November as Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, hosted by NEIU’s Pedroso Center –...

Day 14 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 14 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 30, 2024

REPEAL  Artist's Name: KENNETH KEY  Artist's Comments About the Piece: That all excessive acts such as Accountability, Habitual Criminal...

Creative Commons Licensed Wedding Cake.
Sustainability Series: It Starts with Cris Toffolo
Jiaming Lou, Special Section Editor • November 29, 2024

The Sustainability Series is a new project the Independent is taking on. We aim to both highlight and hold accountable any sustainability initiatives...

Day 13 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 13 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 29, 2024

EARLY SIGN UP  Artist's Name: KENNETH KEY  Artist's Comments About the Piece: Early sign up is poking at the Illinois Department of Corrections...

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Day 15 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 15 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2024

THE BIGGER PICTURE  Artist's Name: CHRISTIAN DIOR NOEL  Artist's Comments About the Piece: Showing how racism plays a big part in our criminal...

Sustainability Series: Recap of NEIU CBT Department’s Fair Oaks Farms Tour
Sustainability Series: Recap of NEIU CBT Department’s Fair Oaks Farms Tour
Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor • December 1, 2024

The Sustainability Series is a new project the Independent is taking on. We aim to both highlight and hold accountable any sustainability initiatives...

Recap of Native American Heritage Month – and Native American History: A Tour Through Chicago’s Legendary Landmarks
Recap of Native American Heritage Month – and Native American History: A Tour Through Chicago’s Legendary Landmarks
Prajwal Ukamanal and Jiaming Lou November 30, 2024

The Native Chicago Tour – in celebration of November as Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, hosted by NEIU’s Pedroso Center –...

Day 14 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 14 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 30, 2024

REPEAL  Artist's Name: KENNETH KEY  Artist's Comments About the Piece: That all excessive acts such as Accountability, Habitual Criminal...

Barron Sitting on a table during the Badge ceremony looking at the camera.
Where Did Barron, The Police K-9, Go?
Ryland Roberts, Production Manager • November 28, 2024

Barron, the K-9 who joined NEIU’s police department (NEIU PD) on  July 11, 2024, would walk the halls of the main campus, greeting students...

A list of Illinois’ public universities and cuts to their funding since 2015.
Illinois Bill Could Substantially Increase NEIU State Funding
Dan Maurer, News Editor • November 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article was corrected on 11/25/24. Corrections are noted at the end of the article. An Illinois State Senate bill would...

Police Blotter: 9/27/24 – 11/14/24
Dan Maurer, News Editor • November 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: Cases in “Suspended” status are inactive and not currently being investigated. They may be reactivated if new evidence arises.   Date:...

Valle Del Pacifico Event Center, Blue Zone.
Governments Gather in Colombia for COP16 Biodiversity Conference
Daniela Torres Ramirez, Guest Writer • November 8, 2024

The COP16 is the United Nation Biodiversity conference that took place in Colombia from October 21 to November 1. According to The Nature Conservancy,...

NEIU Library Hosts Book Sale
Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor • November 19, 2024

NEIU’s Ronald Williams Library on the main campus hosted its annual book sale over a three-day span from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2024. Most items...

Photographed by NEIU attendee Ben Koptik
A Breath of Fresh Scare at Six Flags Fright Fest
Alex Dolgin, Contributing Writer • November 19, 2024

NEIU students gathered at Parking Lot J on Oct. 26, 2024 for Six Flags Fright Fest. Starting at 1:45 p.m., two Student Government Association...

Old Irving Park Association: Helping the Neighborhood
Old Irving Park Association: Helping the Neighborhood
Xitlali Najera, Guest Writer • November 8, 2024

The Old Irving Park Association (OIPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-volunteer community group that has been active on Chicago’s northwest side...

Peacefire
Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief • October 25, 2024

  The start of the 2024 Inauguration of NEIU President Katrina Bell-Jordan starts with a flame. Led by retired Professor Emeritus Dan...

“Bandita: A La Brava” Review
Bella Cardoza, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

As Latino heritage month comes to an end, I want to talk about my favorite comic book series called “A La Brava” written by Kayden Phoenix....

“The Substance” of Self
Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor • November 19, 2024

In “The Substance” movie, the patriarchal spotlight fragments a woman’s personality into the id, ego and superego as characters leading...

WWE NXT Begins New Era on CW Network
Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor • November 18, 2024

WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, ushered in a new era on its new home, the CW Network, at Allstate Arena on Oct. 1, 2024. The event featured...

El Centro Students Want More Events
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Guest Writer • November 8, 2024

NEIU students at the El Centro campus say they want more fun events. Although NEIU has many recreational or “fun” events, many are held at...

The main entrance of the P.E Complex.
New Alarms Enhance Security and Reduce Thefts at P.E. Complex
Wayne Hayer, Contributing Writer • November 27, 2024

In response to ongoing complaints about stolen items and unauthorized access, NEIU’s Campus Recreation has taken steps to enhance security...

Student Center for Science Engagement’s Science Communication Project
Sana Kausar Habiya, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2024

 Starting Fall 2024, NEIU’s Student Center for Science Engagement (SCSE) initiated a new science communication project, which will continue...

NEIU Health Fair Continues Mission To Embrace Wellness
Brian Quevedo, Alumni Writer • October 25, 2024

On Sept. 24, 2024, Student Health Services (SHS) of NEIU hosted the semi-annual health fair, continuing their mission to promote wellness within...

Student Health Services hosting the Fall 2024 Student Health Fair, that brought together local organizations and health advocates.
NEIU Health Fair’s Kiosks Connected Students to Essential Health Resources and Fitness Opportunities
Sana Kausar Habiya and Zubia Zainab October 25, 2024

The NEIU Office of Student Health Services hosted the Fall 2024 Student Health Fair, which brought together local health advocates organizations...

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