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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Varela is majoring in Physical Education for
K-12 children and expected to graduate in May.

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...

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...

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