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NEIU Faculty Assembly Passes Vote of No Confidence in Interim Provost Evans
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,...

News
Breaking News: Faculty Senate Passes Confidence Vote in Interim Provost to Assembly
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...

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Trustees Attend Faculty Senate
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,...

News
The Board of Trustees Intervention Prevents Union Strike
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...

News
How Long Will Seized Bryn Mawr Buildings Remain Vacant
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...

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Faculty Senate Demands Communication, Action from Board of Trustees
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...

News
Student Journalist Files Ethics Complaint Against NEIU Administrator
Monty Stites, Editor-in-Chief, and Dan Maurer, News Editor April 21, 2023

A NEIU student journalist filed an ethics complaint against Manish Kumar, Vice President of Finance and Administration, at NEIU on April 17,...

UPI Authorizes Strike as Early as Tuesday
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UPI Authorizes Strike as Early as Tuesday
Scott Andrews, Staff Writer & Dan Maurer, News Editor April 21, 2023

The University Professionals of Illinois (UPI), the union representing faculty, librarians, and advisors at NEIU, has voted to authorize a strike....

Opinions
… And We’re Only Getting Started
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...

Opinions
Letter to the Editor
Timothy Garrison 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...

Opinions
Letter to the Editor
Nicole Vangelista 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...

Opinions
The Independent's Editors Response to Student Government Association Town Hall
All Editors 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...

Recital Hall Presents 3 Nights of Eclectic Musical Fusion: a Jazz Band, a Brass Band and a Classical 19th Century Viennese Orchestra to Take the Stage!
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Recital Hall Presents 3 Nights of Eclectic Musical Fusion: a Jazz Band, a Brass Band and a Classical 19th Century Viennese Orchestra to Take the Stage!
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...

Opinions
Letter To The Editor
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....

Opinions
Book Vs. Movie Adaptation Why 'The Cabin at the End of the World' is Better Than 'Knock at the Cabin'
Luz Analitis, Arts and Life Editor • March 21, 2023

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...

Opinions
Biden Touts Accomplishments, Lays Out Plans for Future in State of the Union
Angie Ybarra, Writer • March 21, 2023

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...

Arts & Life
“Evil Dead Rise” Does It Rise to the Occasion of Its Predecessors?
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...

Arts & Life
Student Artwork from a Diverse Range of Media Showcased at Artstravaganza Event
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,...

Arts & Life
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”: The Best Animated Film of 2023
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,...

Arts & Life
"Bloodline: Daughter of Blade" Review
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...

Arts & Life
“Swarm” Worth the Buzz?
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...

Arts & Life
Thrilling Wonders and Dark Delight, A Look At “Curious Toys” by Elizabeth Hand
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...

Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” Album Review - It’s Personal
Arts & Life
Lana Del Rey’s “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” Album Review - It’s Personal
Luz Analitis, Arts and Life Editor • April 4, 2023

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...

Arts & Life
“Scream VI” Brings the Terror to NYC:
Luz Analitis, Arts and Life Editor • April 4, 2023

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...

Klaudia Biskup: Artist Of The Week
Klaudia Biskup: Artist Of The Week
Savannah Owens, Production Manager • November 1, 2022

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...

Sports
Kickball Tournament Unites Community via Teamwork
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 departments and clubs on campus,...

What Campus Recreation’s Soccer Tournament and Events Mean for the Future
Sports
What Campus Recreation’s Soccer Tournament and Events Mean for the Future
Josh Lasko, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023

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...

Sports
A Deep Dive into the Pool Problem
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 facility at NEIU’s Campus Recreation....

NEIU Campus Recreation Sparks a Bright Future for Intramural Sports
Sports
NEIU Campus Recreation Sparks a Bright Future for Intramural Sports
Josh Lasko, Writer • April 4, 2023

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

Get Your Heart Pumping With Spin Class Express: The Ultimate Cardio Workout
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Get Your Heart Pumping With Spin Class Express: The Ultimate Cardio Workout
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 is about exploring and experiencing...

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Sports
NEIU Student Wins Gold and Silver in Special Olympics
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 of the 13 state sports competitions offered...

Recreation Center activities for Spring 2023 semester.
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Rec Center Services and Activities
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor • February 7, 2023

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

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Sports
Campus Rec Amenities and Spring Semester Plans
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor • January 19, 2023

When considering the commitment of attending a local or campus gym, it is imperative to understand the availability of the features that it offers....

Campus Life
Is the Nest the Place To Be?
Janiya Williams, Contributing Writer May 3, 2023

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...

Campus Life
Arbor Day: Wishing on the Leaves of Change Event
Janiya Williams, Contributing Writer May 3, 2023

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...

Campus Life
An Enchanting Record Store Day for Round Trip and The Wizard
Nick Sennett, Contributing Writer, Station Manager, WZRD • May 3, 2023

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...

Campus Life
NEIU Students Flaunt Their Dance Skills at Professionally Choreographed Dance Concert
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor and Scott Andrews, Contributing Writer May 3, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, NEIU hosted its annual Spring Dance Concert, where students showcased their dance skills to an enthusiastic audience....

From Left to Right: DeMara Campbell, Manish Kumar, Dr. Nicole Holland, Saul Manon-Arellano, Gloria Gibson, Jesse Fuentes, Laurie Fuller, Brooke Mullins, Shireen Roshanravan
Campus Life
Celebrating Diversity at Award Luncheon
Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief • May 3, 2023

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

Café Improv: A Night of Laughter, Bonding and Spontaneity at Stage Center Theater
Campus Life
Café Improv: A Night of Laughter, Bonding and Spontaneity at Stage Center Theater
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor • April 21, 2023

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

Exploring Hidden Gems of Chicago’s Past
Campus Life
Exploring Hidden Gems of Chicago’s Past
Ananth Prabhu, Sports Editor • April 21, 2023

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...

Unlocking Knowledge: Exploring the Riches of Northeastern Illinois University’s Library and Its Abundant Resources
Campus Life
Unlocking Knowledge: Exploring the Riches of Northeastern Illinois University’s Library and Its Abundant Resources
Angie Ybarra, Writer • April 21, 2023

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...

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