News – The Independent

December 3, 2019

Northeastern Illinois University recognized Polish heritage by commemorating Polish contributions, suffering and involvement during World War II with a special display stationed...

Choose your brick-and-mortar

Francisco Sebastian

December 3, 2019

Completed all your shopping this Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and/or Cyber Monday? Or convened with old friends for Blackout Wednesday? According to StarTribune, “Self-gifting has evolved into a popular trend in recent years, but it’s expected to spike this year. Retailers have started to cater to the self-shoppers in their ads this year. Who wants a $10...

More become eligible for financial aid due to RISE Act

Amina Murati, Writer

December 3, 2019

For those students who are not able to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), they are now able to do so with the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act. The executive director of Financial Aid, Maureen Amos, explained that “undocumented and transgender students who cannot fit through the selective service requirement can do...

Go green this spring semester at NEIU

Humberto Ortiz

November 19, 2019

This spring, NEIU is offering 60 courses across varying disciplines which focus on the issues of climate change. As climate change emerges as a hot topic around the world, an international effort to discuss and rectify climate change has manifested itself. NEIU offers a multitude of disciplines for students across several majors and academic levels. Some areas of study...

Third Annual Women in Science Conference

Timothy Le Cour

November 19, 2019

On Nov. 14, NEIU hosted the third annual Women in Science conference which celebrates women's contributions to the field of chemistry. Associate Professor Dr. Jing Su was...

Evening of etiquette dinner and fashion show

Ana Peres Bogo, Writer

November 19, 2019

The College of Business and Management had its 27th Annual Etiquette Gala on Saturday, Nov. 16. The black tie optional event was held to help students with their networking...

DACA under assault from Trump and the U.S. Supreme Court

Matthew Rago, Sports Editor

November 19, 2019

The conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to side with the Trump administration's agenda of ending the Obama-era’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides a level of immunity for young, undocumented immigrants currently living and working in the United States. Without DACA protections, over 700,000 DACA recipients will...

10th Annual Arts in Response to Violence Conference

Michael Gross, Writer

November 5, 2019

On Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18, NEIU held its tenth annual Arts in Response to Violence conference. Each year, speakers from all over the world as well as NEIU faculty members come together to speak about violence and show artwork in response to various acts of violence. There are workshop events where students can come in and create their own artwork in the...

Kids Out of School Take on NEIU

Grace Yu, Campus Life Editor

November 5, 2019

As a result of the ongoing Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) strike, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has enacted its district contingency plan during normal school hours, giving children a place to go during the day as well as breakfast and lunch while classes are cancelled. However, as a result of after-school program cancellations, the Student Union at NEIU has decided to...

President’s State of the University Address

Cassidy Schmidt, Writer

November 5, 2019

NEIU President Gloria Gibson became visibly upset during her second State of the University Address when she was interrupted by members of the audience yelling, “Step...

NEIU hosts resource fair for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Coming Out Day

Rebecca Denham, News Editor

October 22, 2019

In honor of both LGBTQ+ history month and domestic violence awareness month, NEIU hosted a resource fair on Thurs. Oct. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. It was held in the University...

Legacy Walk Tour for LGBTQ+ History Month

Victoria Hong, Writer

October 22, 2019

In honor of both LGBTQ+ history month and domestic violence awareness month, NEIU hosted a resource fair on Thurs. Oct. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. It was held in the University Commons where several organizations were tabling. While the Pedroso Center and Pride Alliance organized the event, there were many groups present to provide assistance to all walks of life in situations...

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