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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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...

Gabriel Can of SVC have big
plans such as the restoration of
the Peace Garden outside the
cafeteria with the NEIU GCG.

Student Veterans Club reinvigorated with new leadership

Earnest Beeson, Writer February 25, 2020

“We’re not what you see in the movies,” the newly-elected 23-year-old president of the Student Veterans Club (SVC), Gabriel Can, says about veterans. Just last semester, the Student Veterans Club...

NEIU social media account accused of racism

Earnest Beeson, Writer February 25, 2020

On Feb. 14, NEIU’s Instagram account posted a Valentine’s Day message that some deemed racially insensitive. The message portrayed NEIU school mascot, Goldie the Golden Eagle, with a caption that read...

Richard Montañez will be the subject of “Flamin’ Hot,” a biographical film directed by Eva Longoria.

Flamin’ Hot founder speaks at Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series

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

When PepsiCo. Executive Richard Montañez assumed the stage as the speaker for the sixth Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture, he spoke with the conviction of a man who has achieved his most ambitious...

Student Counseling Services (B-119) is free for NEIU students and it's confidential. Their phone number is 773-442-4650

NEIU provides Mindfulness Meditation

Amina Murati, Writer February 25, 2020

Since college students experience a significant amount of stress, the Student Counseling Services at NEIU invites students, faculty and staff to learn how to effectively respond to stress through their...

Police Blotter 01-22-2020 to 02-18-2020

Police Blotter 01-22-2020 to 02-18-2020

February 25, 2020

The NEIU police blotter is requested from our campus police for every issue of the Independent because this publication exercises its right to do so, courtesy of the Clery Act. The Clery Act is a federal...

NEIU recognizes Black History Month, honors Harambee tradition

NEIU recognizes Black History Month, honors Harambee tradition

Frannie Mendoza, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2020

In Kiswahili, Harambee means “to pull together.” During NEIU’s celebration of Black History Month, the university hosted its annual Harambee event on Feb. 3 inside the Recital Hall. “This is our...

2/11 Police Blotter

2/11 Police Blotter

February 11, 2020

The NEIU police blotter is requested from our campus police for every issue of the Independent because this publication exercises its right to do so, courtesy of the Clery Act. The Clery Act is a federal...

Chief Escalante with officers Paul Whitfield, Sebastian Czerech and Dexter Johnson.

Campus police services for NEIU community

Earnest Beeson and Montgomery Blair February 11, 2020

In the early morning hours of Jan. 14, NEIU officers responded to and arrested an individual trespassing on campus. This individual was listed on the university’s banned persons list, which is available...

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