News – The Independent

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 on Feb. 3 inside the...

Campus police services for NEIU community

Earnest Beeson and Montgomery Blair

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 banned...

Penny wars build scholarships

Amina Murati, Writer

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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several student organizations will be in Village Square competing to see not only who can collect the most points but, more importantly, who will raise the most money for various student scholarships...

Students urged to partake: Census 2020

Earnest Beeson, Writer

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 in Alumni Hall...

Highschool students experience College of Education

Amina Murati, Writer

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 the Career Pathways...

Alumni speak in series of Hindsight

Montgomery Blair, Writer

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 options. This is not the department’s first alumni event series but is first to have each date themed. The Jan. 29 event was about masters and doctorate programs. The second event--scheduled for Feb. 24--is expected to...

NEIU’s Department of Counselor Education offering free family counseling services

Matthew Rago, Managing Editor

February 1, 2020

Between Feb. 29 and April 25, Northeastern Illinois University's Department of Counselor Education will invite couples and families to attend its annual counseling services,...

“Mighty Ducks” star arrested for burglary while allegedly high on meth

Matthew Rago, Managing Editor

January 28, 2020

41-year-old Shaun Weiss, best known for playing Goldberg in the "Mighty Ducks" series, was arrested in Marysville, Calif. Sunday for residential burglary and being under the...

Students required to update immunization records

Amina Murati, Writer

January 28, 2020

Student Health Services wants to get the attention of the student body regarding vaccination. The Independent previously covered what students need to know when it comes to...

NEIU holds vigil for the victims of Flight PS752

Diane Bou Khalil, Writer

January 28, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University honored the 176 victims of Ukranian Flight PS752, shot down by the Iranian military on Jan. 8, with a public vigil inside Alumni Hall on Jan....

NEIU’s Flamin’ Hot Goodwin Series

Matthew Rago, Managing Editor

January 28, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University announced Richard P. Montanez, the founder of the Flamin’ Hot line of snack products, as the guest speaker for the 2020 Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series speaker. Montanez will deliver his speech, titled “One Revelation Will Lead to a Revolution” on Feb. 17. Montanez leads the Multicultural Sales & Marketing across...

NPB hosts mix and mingle event

Amina Murati, Writer

January 28, 2020

For students looking to meet new people and make new friends, NEIU’s Programing Board (NPB) had its first Mix and Mingle event on Jan. 23 in Alumni Hall. NPB hosted their...

View All