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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent
Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent
Pablo Medina

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Pablo Medina

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Some establishments, like NEIU, choose to build all gender bathrooms, while others allow individuals to use the bathroom that suits them.

Everybody poops: A new Target to boycott

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 29, 2017
The Puppy Therapy Event will take place at the Quad on April 24th from 2 p.m.

For those ruff times, pet a puppy

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 12, 2017
Reyes is constructing a one man show with Guerrilla Rep Theatre in the near future. Reyes maintains the website yosimarreyes.org, which showcases his written work and blog.

Tales from an undocumented youth: Yosimar Reyes

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 12, 2017
Gambling has always had its negative connotation associated with it, but is there a valid place in society for it?

Knowing when to fold

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 28, 2017
M5 Mexican Brass played for the NEIU community on March 10, helping the audience discover the comedic side of music.

Review: Mexican brass in the jewel box

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 14, 2017
Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe performed at the Recital Hall on Feb. 17, sharing with the audience their interpretation of popular music from Queen, the Beatles and Radiohead.

Anderson and Roe: The best of both worlds

Pablo Medina, Editor
February 21, 2017
Thousands of Americans rely on the ACA, or Obamacare, for their healthcare needs. With repealment looming, Americans are unsure on whether or not they will be insured.

Decisions made too soon: Repealing the ACA

Pablo Medina, Editor
February 7, 2017
A display shows a bronze bust and Walesa's written letters to NEIU.

[Photo] Lech Walesa Hall: His name, here to stay

Sara Nesis, Writer
February 7, 2017
As the Illinois budget crisis lingers, NEIU's many students, workers, employees and faculty face the brunt of the state's inability to compromise.

Council discusses budget cuts and accreditation

Pablo Medina, Editor
January 25, 2017
Siegel sings the blues with his ensemble at the NEIU Auditorium on Jan. 13.

Review: Chamber Blues at the Jewel Box

Pablo Medina, Editor
January 25, 2017

[Photo] NEIU Weekend 2016

Danny Montesdeoca, Production Staff
September 28, 2016
Life of Goldie

Life of Goldie

Pablo Medina, Editor
December 6, 2016
Life of Goldie - A Brave New World

Life of Goldie – A Brave New World

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 23, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared Chicago a “sanctuary city”; NEIU leadership promises to keep the school’s traits of diversity and inclusion.

[Photo] NEIU to remain a ‘welcoming place for all’

Rut Ortiz, News Editor
November 23, 2016
Farage, the leader of the U.K. Independence Party, has been Trump’s counterpart in U.K. by marginalizing minorities to gain political momentum.

The alt-right across the Atlantic

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 23, 2016
Shailene Woodley was arrested on Oct. 10 while protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Shailene Woodley’s arrest and the Dakota Access Pipeline

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 9, 2016
Health Myths: what’s right and what’s wrong?

Health Myths: what’s right and what’s wrong?

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 9, 2016
Grace Jene Leonard gives her account of events to Officer Tricia Garcia after a physical confrontation with Professor Kate Harris.

[Photo] Teacher’s outburst turns physical

Brett Starkopf, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
Golden Perspectives: "How do you feel about the Chicago Teachers Union strike?”

Golden Perspectives: “How do you feel about the Chicago Teachers Union strike?”

Pablo Medina and Cecilia Hernandez
October 11, 2016
Participants from NEIU join over 10000 protesters-from rally points all over the city and state for a one day strike and rally downtown this past spring.

School’s in: The Chicago Teachers Union strike

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 11, 2016
Pictured (left to right) Debra Monk (Edna) and ensemble member Ian Barford (Edna’s son Andrew). Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Review: family time in “Visiting Edna”

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 11, 2016

N-Safe replaces N-Alert

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 8, 2016

Woodwind Wonders: Mozart as it was meant to be

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 6, 2016
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a historical day at NEIU.

Campus Housing Opens for the First Time

Pablo Medina, Editor
August 24, 2016
Toronzo Cannon jammed on his blue guitar alongside Tommy Castro and the Painkillers.

Summer Blues at Grant Park

Pablo Medina, Editor
June 21, 2016
(Left to right) Renata Pereira, Gustavo de Francisco, and Felipe Araujo

Recording Bach: Quinta Essentia Jewel Box

Pablo Medina, Editor
May 25, 2016
Insults Stronger than Bullets

Insults Stronger than Bullets

Pablo Medina, Editor
May 24, 2016
The masquerade is in full affect.

‘Die Fledermaus’ Delivers

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 19, 2016
Gov. Rauner continues to fail in passing an Illinois budget and citizens are suffering./Photo by U.S. Air National Guard, Staff Sgt. Lealan Buehrer, Flickr via Wikimedia Commons

Public Education vs. Prisons

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 19, 2016
Student Trustee Pedro Nungaray speaks to the finance committee.

Proposed Amendment to Re-Determine Student Trustee’s Role

Steven Villa and Pablo Medina
April 19, 2016
A new Chicago ordinance prohibits the purchase of cigarettes by those under the age of 21./Photo by Rut Ortiz

Taxes are for Squares

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 5, 2016
Ridenour's trumpet playing blends well with piano accompaniment.

Trumpet Fantasies:

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 15, 2016

Golden Perspectives

Pablo Medina and Cecilia Hernandez
March 15, 2016
A Google self driving car drives past a double-deck commuter bus at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California./Photo by Michael Shick via Wikimedia Commons

Driving into Disaster

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 15, 2016
Quintonio LeGrier was fatally shot by Chicago Police Officer Robert Rialmo in Dec. 2015./Photo handout, courtesy of the LeGrier Family

When is Enough, Enough?

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 1, 2016
Observational art mixes with surreal in Jason Dunda’s new exhibit.

[Photo] Jason Dunda’s Incredibly Unique Art Exhibit

Will Castro
March 1, 2016
The Iowa caucuses were so close a coin toss was used to determine the winner of the Democratic delegates./Photo illustration by Mary Kroeck

Coin Flips and Superdelegates

Pablo Medina, Editor
February 16, 2016
The Kontras String Quartet performing.

[Photo] A Magical Night of Music

Michelle Bright, Writer
February 2, 2016
A woman nursing a child at an training on breastfeeding in Eastern Ukraine in 2015./Photo by: Andrey Krepkih, UNICEF via Wikimedia Commons

Stop Crying Over Breast Milk

Pablo Medina, Editor
January 19, 2016
Josué Tacoronte plays his flamenco guitar.

Foot Stomps and Flamenco Guitar in the Hall

Pablo Medina, Editor
December 1, 2015
From Left to Right: Keisha Howard, Fruzsina Eördögh, Margaret M. Ogarek and Adam M. Messinger. Howard answers a question during the "Game Over?" panel.

“Game Over” Talk Could be the Beginning

Pablo Medina, Editor
December 1, 2015
The Varsity Big Band performs classic Jazz music.

Jazz is Alive and Well

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 17, 2015

A Page for the Nation’s VIP

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 17, 2015
Panq Ng performs during WZRD's Halloween celebration.

[Photo] Thursday Night Live: Halloween Edition

November 3, 2015
Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio skips Senate vote meetings on his campaign touring.

Voting When it Matters

Pablo Medina, Editor
November 3, 2015
From right to left: Giovanni Monterroso, Lexi Chu, Ashabi Owagboriaye and David Velazquez laugh as Stephen Loveless's makeshift cape.

Loud and Proud At NEIU

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 20, 2015
Doreen Ketchens plays jazz on her clarinet.

Orleans’ Doreen: Jazz Clarinet Jewel Box

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 20, 2015
Chicago pedestrians, bicyclists and motorist share the road on their commute.

Cars and Bikes: Whose Space Is It Anyway?

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 20, 2015
Spectators take in the art.

Not Your Grandmother’s Art Exhibit

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 6, 2015
The university awaits re-accreditation in the coming academic year.

Preparation for Reaccreditation

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 6, 2015
Chicago residents have faced high crime rates and murders in the past. Now, the numbers of murders are in the thousands.

 ‘Chiraq’ – Term of Endearment, or Insult?

Pablo Medina, Editor
October 6, 2015

Thank You Cards for the Office: $15; New Purchase System: Priceless

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 22, 2015
Siobhán Cooke researching in Colombia.

Digging Up The Past

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 22, 2015
Refugee families set up camp underneath a Budapest bridge.

Sheltering Syrian Refugees

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 22, 2015
Michael Angelo Batio plays two guitars at once.

Michael Angelo Batio Rocks the Auditorium

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 8, 2015
Police Blotter, September 8

Police Blotter, September 8

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 9, 2015
The PE complex puts its many amenities to good use.

For Rent: The Occupancy of NEIU’s Athletic Fields

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 9, 2015
Kathy Cowan [left] and Joseph Sobel [right] stand with their producer Liz Weir [center] at the Little Theatre in Cushendell.

Irish Folk Music: The Poetry of Yeats Set To Music

Pablo Medina, Editor
September 8, 2015
Police officers wear body cameras as part of their uniform per request of their department.

Where Video Speaks Honestly

Pablo Medina, Editor
August 22, 2015

Pitch Perfect 2: Doing it Acappella Style

Pablo Medina, Editor
June 25, 2015
Traditional, classical and popular music was blended with virtuosic skill at the Jewel Box Series in the Recital Hall

There’s Strings in My Jewel Box: Kontras String Quartet

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 28, 2015
Rapper and business mogul Jay Z is attempting to change the music industry with the launch of his new streaming service Tidal.

Tidal: Why, Why and Why?

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 14, 2015
The cast of "Guys and Dolls" gambles on stage.

Dice and Dames: Guys and Dolls Comes to NEIU

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 14, 2015

China and Judaism: Unexpected Parallels

Pablo Medina, Editor
April 14, 2015
SGA President Brenda Bedolla is seldom seen withhout a smile

[Photo] Amidst Transition, SGA Aims Action at Administration

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2015
Music for Elections

WZRD To Reward Voters at Wizard Fest 2015

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 31, 2015
Performance and mathematics meet head-on at Pi Day.

It’s All a Piece of Pie on Pi Day

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 31, 2015
Adam Cifarelli reads his work, "Night Stand," published in the Fall 2014 edition of Northeastern's own SEEDS Literary Journal.

From SEEDS to Trees: The New Edition of SEEDS Journal

Pablo Medina, Editor
March 10, 2015
The game, "Yut Nori," played on the floor of NEIU's Village Square.

Diversity Week: Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Pablo Medina, Editor
February 24, 2015
"Gregor and The Squonk" will hit the Stage Center Theatre on Feb. 19.

Gregor and the Squonk Coming Soon to the Stage Center Theatre

Pablo Medina, Editor
February 11, 2015
WZRD broadcasts Pharaon’s performance in the student lounge.

Pharaon Takes the Airwaves at Thursday Night Live

Pablo Medina, Editor
February 11, 2015
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