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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

NEIU Student Counseling Services working remotely with students

NEIU Student Counseling Services working remotely with students

Amina Murati, Writer April 25, 2020

The limitations imposed by social distancing mandates can cause anxiety. In order to assist students during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, NEIU’s Student Counseling Services continues providing...

REPORT: Kim Jong Un rumored dead, satellite images suggest possible location

REPORT: Kim Jong Un rumored dead, satellite images suggest possible location

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2020

Update: Satellite imaging shows North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's train outside his Wonsan compound. The train has reportedly been stationed there since "at least" April 21. The imaging, taken by...

Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Hometown Rising all cancelled

Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Hometown Rising all cancelled

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2020

Update: Spring Awakening representatives released a statement confirming the cancellation of its 2020 event. Entering its ninth year, the EDM concert was scheduled for June 12-14 at Chicago's Union Park.  Representatives...

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NEIU to reimburse students for unused services

Matthew Rago and Rachel Willard April 23, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University’s Office of the President announced that NEIU will partially reimburse students for unused services.  The announcement, distributed via email, acknowledged that “some...

Chicago Pride Parade postponed for first time ever

Chicago Pride Parade postponed for first time ever

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2020

Organizers for the 2020 Chicago Pride Parade announced Wednesday the postponement of the annual amid growing concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement marks the first-ever...

Trump administration prohibits DACA recipients from coronavirus relief aid

Trump administration prohibits DACA recipients from coronavirus relief aid

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2020

U.S. Education Department officials barred undocumented students from accessing emergency federal aid distributed for critical expenses such as food, housing and child care. In March, Congress authorized...

 Trump now is tasked with leading a country that elected him on the basis of his hateful rhetoric.

BREAKING: Trump to suspend immigration to the United States of America

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2020

President Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States of America. Trump's states his measure aims to stunt the transmission...

NEIU Student Pantry offers food donations amid coronavirus pandemic

NEIU Student Pantry offers food donations amid coronavirus pandemic

Amina Murati, Writer April 18, 2020

Food shortages in grocery stores across Chicago are leaving members of the NEIU community without provisions. Northeastern Illinois University aims to assist students in need during the novel coronavirus...

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NEIU Student Government Association election results: Angel Diaz wins presidency

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2020

The Northeastern Illinois University Student Government Association prepares to operate under new leadership after Angel Diaz unseated the incumbent Melanie Glover to become president of the Student Government...

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ADDA and NEIU launch ADHD peer support program

Amina Murati, Writer April 17, 2020

Last year, students participated in a health survey which discovered that 9% of NEIU students are clinically diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, almost double...

NEIU leadership provides students with technology, resources as school transitions to remote instruction

NEIU leadership provides students with technology, resources as school transitions to remote instruction

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor April 15, 2020

NEIU students in need of academic resources are asking their professors and advisors to provide them with computers and other technologies during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.  According to an...

Trump appoints Vince McMahon, Rob Manfred and Adam Silver to help "get sports back"

Trump appoints Vince McMahon, Rob Manfred and Adam Silver to help “get sports back”

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2020

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the formation of an advisory group responsible for helping reopen a laboring U.S. economy.  Embedded in the vast collection of advisors is a faction dedicated...

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