Skip to Main Content
Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

BREAKING: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recommends canceling all large summer events

BREAKING: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recommends canceling all large summer events

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recommended Tuesday that event organizers consider canceling all large event gatherings scheduled to take place over the summer. Speaking at his daily coronavirus briefing,...

The U.S. faces a massively uncertain future after the election of arguably the most controversial presidential candidate in it’s history.

WATCH: Compilation of Trump’s COVID-19 misinformation circulates

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2020

The Washington Press compiled a two minute video of President Donald Trump offering misinformation surrounding the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.   Accompanied by a caption that reads, "Here's...

Northeastern Illinois University announces first case of coronavirus

Northeastern Illinois University announces first case of coronavirus

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University announced its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 virus in an email distributed to students and faculty Monday afternoon. According to NEIU officials,...

Kevin Parker of Tame Impala

Tame Impala releases reimagined version of ‘The Slow Rush’ amid global pandemic

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor April 6, 2020

Tame Impala, the Australian-based psychedelic rock project founded by Kevin Parker, recently took to youtube to release The Slow Rush In An Imaginary Place, a reimagined version of his latest album. A...

U.K. Prime Minister in intensive care after COVID-19 symptoms worsen

U.K. Prime Minister in intensive care after COVID-19 symptoms worsen

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2020

According to Downing Street representatives, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson entered intensive care  after his coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms worsened. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is actively...

NEIU Dean of Students discusses search for new VP of Student Affairs

NEIU Dean of Students discusses search for new VP of Student Affairs

Amina Murati, Writer April 5, 2020

With the position of Vice President of Student Affairs open, NEIU prepares for an interim to take over until a new replacement is found. NEIU previously underwent a similar transition when the university...

FACT CHECK: Did the Trump administration fire the entire pandemic team? Well, sort of

FACT CHECK: Did the Trump administration fire the entire pandemic team? Well, sort of

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2020

Claim No. 1: The Trump Administration fired the entire pandemic response team Claim No. 2: The Trump Administration cut funding to anti-pandemic efforts Following criticism surrounding the United...

Meet the candidates for NEIU's Student Government Association elections

Meet the candidates for NEIU’s Student Government Association elections

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2020

Letter from the editor: Due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, all quotes were submitted in writing and left unaltered. The NEIU Independent believes the care and effort invested by prospective...

Democratic lawmakers and immigration activists push ICE, CBP to protect detainees from COVID-19 exposure

Democratic lawmakers and immigration activists push ICE, CBP to protect detainees from COVID-19 exposure

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor April 3, 2020

Immigration activists teamed up with Democratic congressional members and made calls on Tuesday, urging the Trump administration to protect immigrants in detention centers and those at risk of deportation...

Impact of COVID-19 on cannabis industry: Even CDC recommends stocking up on marijuana

Impact of COVID-19 on cannabis industry: Even CDC recommends stocking up on marijuana

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor April 2, 2020

It was only just a few months ago that Illinoisans lined up by the hundreds, battling the cold weather to purchase cannabis legally for the first time in the state’s history. Four months later, Illinoisians...

NEIU Campus Recreation and Physical Education Complex closed until May 1

NEIU Campus Recreation and Physical Education Complex closed until May 1

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2020

The Northeastern Illinois University Campus Recreation and Physical Education Complex will remain closed through May 1, according to an email distributed by the university The announcement follows  Gov....

WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot plays guitar, basketball to 'save lives'

WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot plays guitar, basketball to ‘save lives’

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot displayed her many talents in a lighthearted public service announcement aimed at encouraging Chicagoans to "stay home and save lives." Lightfoot's caption reads: "I don’t...

Donate to NEIU Independent

Skip to content