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BREAKING: Trump cancels all U.S. travel to and from Europe, WHO declares pandemic

BREAKING: Trump cancels all U.S. travel to and from Europe, WHO declares pandemic

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

Update: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening his plan to cancel all travel to and from Europe in an effort to impede the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The restriction does not apply to...

Northeastern Illinois University cancels spring break trips amid coronavirus scare

Northeastern Illinois University cancels spring break trips amid coronavirus scare

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

Update 12:19 p.m: Northeastern Illinois University announced the cancelation of all Alternative Spring Break plans in an effort to protect participants from exposure to coronavirus COVID-19. After four...

NEIU wins Tree Campus USA for the fifth consecutive time

Amina Murati, Writer March 10, 2020

For the fifth consecutive year, Northeastern Illinois University won the Tree Campus USA award. Sponsored through the Arbor Day Foundation, the program recognizes both two and four-year colleges and universities...

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Miriam Varela wins Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award

Amina Murati, Writer March 10, 2020

It was a quote from Abraham Lincoln -- “I am not concerned that you have fallen, I am concerned that you arise” -- that helped Miriam Valera “ignore the white noise and follow in the footsteps of...

Gloria Gibson at the Spring Town Hall. | Photo by Francisco Sebastian

Students voice their concerns and experiences at town hall

Ankush Vyas, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

On March 5, the NEIU Student Government Association partnered with the Black Caucus and ChiMexLa to host the Spring Town Hall. The town hall, which took place at the Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)...

How Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday success reshaped Democratic primaries

How Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday success reshaped Democratic primaries

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

Joe Biden’s campaign received a much-needed shot of adrenaline on Super Tuesday. The former Vice President emerged as the Democratic frontrunner after securing victories in 10 states, bringing his...

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Opinion | The dangers of celebrating obesity

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor March 10, 2020

Radical ideologists hijacked the body positivity movement, promoting obesity as not only acceptable but worth celebration. According to the CDC, the prevalence of adult obesity in the United States has...

Bernie Sanders projected to win California

Bernie Sanders projected to win California

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

Update 11:03 p.m.: Biden has overtaken Sanders in Texas, currently owning 29.1% of the vote compared to Sanders' 28.8% Update 10:51 p.m.: Biden closed the deficit to 0.7% in Texas. Biden's resurgence...

BREAKING: Joe Biden projected to win eight states; Sanders wins California, 2 others

BREAKING: Joe Biden projected to win eight states; Sanders wins California, 2 others

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

Update 10:21 p.m.: Bernie Sanders has won California and Utah. With 6% of the votes counted, the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist owns 27.5% of the vote, with Bloomberg--who will reportedly reassess...

BREAKING: Third Democratic nominee drops out

BREAKING: Third Democratic nominee drops out

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

Democratic presidential nominee Amy Klobuchar suspended her campaign Monday, according to a campaign official. Klobuchar became the third Democratic nominee to exit the race over the past three days. Speaking...

BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg suspends presidential campaign

BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg suspends presidential campaign

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2020

Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg, the first major openly gay presidential candidate, suspended his presidential campaign Sunday afternoon, according to multiple reports. Following an underwhelming...

BREAKING: Tom Steyer drops out of Democratic primary

BREAKING: Tom Steyer drops out of Democratic primary

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2020

Following an underwhelming result in the South Carolina Democratic primary, 2020 presidential candidate Tom Steyer opted to end his campaign, according to multiple reports. The announcement was made...

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