Gabriel Gurrola, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
With 179 votes counted, 145 (81%) of Northeastern Illinois University's Faculty Assembly indicated they do not have confidence in Interim Provost, Andrea Evans with only 34...
Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 9, 2023
The NEIU Faculty Senate passed a resolution for the Faculty Assembly to hold a confidence vote in the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Andrea Evans,...
Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 3, 2023
Two members of the NEIU Board of Trustees (BoT), J. Todd Phillips and Betty Fleurimond, attended the Faculty Senate meeting on April 25, 2023, where they heard the concerns...
Scott Andrews and Joshua Lasko
May 3, 2023
University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) and the NEIU administration reached a tentative agreement late in the evening on April 22, 2023, averting a strike by NEIU faculty....
Gabriel Gurrola, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
A once lively 3400 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue now stands deserted. This is the result of Northeastern’s attempt to acquire student housing through their Decade of Dreams...
Dan Maurer, News Editor
April 21, 2023
The NEIU Faculty Senate passed a resolution on April 11, 2023, demanding a better working relationship with the Board of Trustees (BoT) in its new makeup, after five new members...
Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 3, 2023
It has been an eventful couple of semesters for the NEIU Independent. As we have reported, transparency has been a concern of many community members and stakeholders at NEIU....
April 21, 2023
I am a senior in English, graduating in a few weeks, after which I will begin as a graduate student. I am also a Teamster, Local 743. In the past few weeks, some students...
April 21, 2023
When the Student Government Association stated publicly that our education is not the faculty's bargaining chip, I was so disappointed and strongly disagreed as someone who...
April 21, 2023
How are you including student's in your decision making? What initiatives have you made to ensure you act in the best interest of the students in your college? Mike...
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
On Feb. 27, 2023, Raphael Crawford’s Quintet jazz band concluded the four-part series of NEIU’s Department of Music’s presentation of the Black Heritage Month Jazz Concert...
Tylon Hudson, Student
April 4, 2023
#1) My name is Tylon and I am a resident of the prison industrial complex at Stateville C[orrections] C[enter]. I am also [an] NEIU/UWW Student. I write, in short, and...
Luz Analitis, Arts & Life Editor
May 3, 2023
The movie franchise reboot bandwagon continues with the release of the latest installment of the “Evil Dead” horror franchise, “Evil Dead Rise”. It was released on...
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
The Art Department of NEIU hosted Artstravaganza on April 21, 2023, an event showcasing a wide range of art media. The event featured paintings, sculptures, photography, printmaking,...
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
***SPOILER ALERT*** The long-awaited CGI film, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” finally hit the theaters on Wednesday, April 4, 2023, and it turned out to be...
Isabella Cardoza, Contributing Writer
April 21, 2023
Do you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Are you a fan of “Interview with the Vampire”? Do you like scary vampire stories in general? If you answered yes, then you should...
Luz Analitis, Arts & Life Editor
April 21, 2023
The new Amazon Prime series “Swarm” initially stirred up a lot of buzz around its portrayal of a certain “Queen Bee” of pop: *cough cough - Beyoncé*. Beyoncé,...
Angie Ybarra, Writer
April 21, 2023
Trigger Warning: This story contains topics that some may find disturbing. Sexual suggested content, murder, cross-dressing, and other content that might be disturbing to...
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor
May 23, 2023
The Joy and Wellness Kickball Tournament on Friday, April 21, 2023 had five hour-long games between different...
Josh Lasko, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
NEIU remains committed to providing fun and engaging activities for its students on campus. On March...
Josh Lasko, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
The once-bustling pool area now stands empty and silent, a far cry from its glory days as a top-notch...
Josh Lasko, Writer
April 4, 2023
NEIU’s Campus Recreation has a very dedicated, passionate and competitive basketball community. It...
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
NEIU’s Campus Recreation offers a weekly Spin Cycle Express class at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. The activity...
Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
The Special Olympics in Illinois offers over 30,000 participants a chance to compete in 18 sports. One...




With 179 votes counted, 145 (81%) of Northeastern Illinois University's Faculty Assembly indicated they do not have confidence in Interim Provost,...
The NEIU Faculty Senate passed a resolution for the Faculty Assembly to hold a confidence vote in the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic...
Two members of the NEIU Board of Trustees (BoT), J. Todd Phillips and Betty Fleurimond, attended the Faculty Senate meeting on April 25, 2023,...
University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) and the NEIU administration reached a tentative agreement late in the evening on April 22, 2023, averting...
A once lively 3400 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue now stands deserted. This is the result of Northeastern’s attempt to acquire student housing...
The NEIU Faculty Senate passed a resolution on April 11, 2023, demanding a better working relationship with the Board of Trustees (BoT) in its...
A NEIU student journalist filed an ethics complaint against Manish Kumar, Vice President of Finance and Administration, at NEIU on April 17,...

The University Professionals of Illinois (UPI), the union representing faculty, librarians, and advisors at NEIU, has voted to authorize a strike....
It has been an eventful couple of semesters for the NEIU Independent. As we have reported, transparency has been a concern of many community...
I am a senior in English, graduating in a few weeks, after which I will begin as a graduate student. I am also a Teamster, Local 743. In the...
When the Student Government Association stated publicly that our education is not the faculty's bargaining chip, I was so disappointed and strongly...
How are you including student's in your decision making? What initiatives have you made to ensure you act in the best interest of the students...

On Feb. 27, 2023, Raphael Crawford’s Quintet jazz band concluded the four-part series of NEIU’s Department of Music’s presentation of the...
#1) My name is Tylon and I am a resident of the prison industrial complex at Stateville C[orrections] C[enter]. I am also [an] NEIU/UWW Student....
I completely understand that book-to-movie adaptations inherently can not be exactly like the book it is based on. Things get left out due to...
By now you have either watched or heard something about the State of the Union address. According to recent polls, Joe Biden walked into the...
The movie franchise reboot bandwagon continues with the release of the latest installment of the “Evil Dead” horror franchise, “Evil Dead...
The Art Department of NEIU hosted Artstravaganza on April 21, 2023, an event showcasing a wide range of art media. The event featured paintings,...
***SPOILER ALERT*** The long-awaited CGI film, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” finally hit the theaters on Wednesday, April 4,...
Do you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Are you a fan of “Interview with the Vampire”? Do you like scary vampire stories in general? If you...
The new Amazon Prime series “Swarm” initially stirred up a lot of buzz around its portrayal of a certain “Queen Bee” of pop: *cough cough...
Trigger Warning: This story contains topics that some may find disturbing. Sexual suggested content, murder, cross-dressing, and other content...

In iconic Lana Del Rey fashion, the singer/songwriter promoted her newest and ninth studio album “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under...
For those of you who are not huge horror fans, yes, the Scream film franchise is still going, and the newest – the sixth – installment just...

What’s your background and how do you think it has affected your work? I was born and raised in Poland. At 18, I moved to Chicago...
The Joy and Wellness Kickball Tournament on Friday, April 21, 2023 had five hour-long games between different departments and clubs on campus,...

NEIU remains committed to providing fun and engaging activities for its students on campus. On March 29,2023, a soccer game was held for those...
The once-bustling pool area now stands empty and silent, a far cry from its glory days as a top-notch facility at NEIU’s Campus Recreation....

NEIU’s Campus Recreation has a very dedicated, passionate and competitive basketball community. It is not hard to find when someone is playing...

NEIU’s Campus Recreation offers a weekly Spin Cycle Express class at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. The activity is about exploring and experiencing...

The Special Olympics in Illinois offers over 30,000 participants a chance to compete in 18 sports. One of the 13 state sports competitions offered...

The Campus Recreation Center at NEIU’s P.E. Complex has five new and classic fitness classes taking place during the Spring 2023 Semester....

When considering the commitment of attending a local or campus gym, it is imperative to understand the availability of the features that it offers....
The student housing on campus, known as The Nest, has its ups and downs. One resident, Destiny Reed, said that the Nest has been convenient for...
There was an Arbor Day event held at NEIU’s main campus in front of the BBH building in celebration of NEIU’S beautiful tree campus! The...
Record Store Day holds a very important role in the calendar - a niche it shares only with Free Comic Book Day - in that it is a time when groups...
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, NEIU hosted its annual Spring Dance Concert, where students showcased their dance skills to an enthusiastic audience....

Alumni Hall hosted the second annual President's Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards luncheon on April 26, 2023. Having started in 2022,...

On Thursday, March 30, 2023, the NEIU Theatrics Coordinator, Jeremy Babcock, hosted Café Improv in the Stage Center Theater. The audience was...

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, NEIU’S Pedroso Center helped to host and organize a trip to the Chicago History Museum in Lincoln Park as a part...

The Spring 2023 semester will be coming to an end. You have to ask yourself one question, “Are you ready?” Have you started pulling your...