NEIU Independent

CDC recommends no gatherings of over 50 people for eight weeks

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2020

Amid growing concern surrounding the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the cancellation or postponement of all non-essential gatherings upward...

All bars, restaurants closed to dine-in customers in Illinois amid coronavirus

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Sunday that all restaurants and bars will be closed to dine-in consumers starting Tuesday morning. The measure will run through the end of March. "As your governor,...

NEIU extends Spring Break amid coronavirus pandemic

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2020

The Office of the President emailed students Thursday announcing Northeastern Illinois University's decision to extend Spring Break through March 29. Dr. Gloria Gibson's targeted announcement also informed...

BREAKING: Trump suspends travel to and from Europe

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

8:25 p.m.: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening his plan to suspend all travel to and from Europe in an effort to impede the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The restriction does not apply...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...