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The aftermath of a missile mayhem

Monty Stites, Editor In Chief January 14, 2020

2020 began with  an explosive start when on Jan. 3, one of Iran’s ranking military members, Major General Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force, was...

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Counselor Educator of the Year: NEIU’s Dr. Laura Tejada

Amina Murati, Writer January 14, 2020

Northeastern Illinois University’s very own Dr. Laura Tejada has been recognized by the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling in Illinois (ACACI) for her excellence as a Counselor Educator....

Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil | Photo by: Matthew Rago

Concert review: Pop Evil and Like Machines rock the new year

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

Pop Evil concluded their abbreviated, four-date tour at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee Saturday, revisiting old hits while ushering in a new era for the Pop Evil brand. Like Machines and Rubikon...

BREAKING: U.S. to deploy 3,000 additional troops to Middle East

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

Following violent protests outside of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the United States of America is deploying 3,000 additional soldiers to the Middle East, according to Courtney Kube of NBC News. The additional...

Opinion | El Hefe’s legal defense is disgusting

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

In what has devolved into a case of victim blaming, lawyers representing El Hefe Super Macho Taquiria in River North contend that a woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted in an alley behind the bar...

BREAKING: Chicago Bears fire Mark Helfrich, three others

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 31, 2019

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich and three others Tuesday, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic. The Bears organization later confirmed the report. Alongside Helfrich,...

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“Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer” recap and review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2019

"Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer," Netflix's three-part docuseries that narrates the harrowing devolution of Canadian killer Luka Magnotta, follows Magnotta's path from aspiring actor...

Edwin Encarnacion brings his elite power potential to Guaranteed Rate Field | Photo by: Brad Penner of USA Today

BREAKING: Chicago White Sox Ink Edwin Encarnacion to one-year deal

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 25, 2019

The Chicago White Sox have signed designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion to a one-year, $12 million deal with a club option for the 2021 season, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The latest free-agent splash...

BREAKING: Donald Trump becomes third U.S. President to be impeached

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2019

In an historic vote Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-197 to impeach Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power, making him the third president in U.S. history to get impeached. The...

Nick Hexum of 311 performing at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom | Photo by: Matthew Rago

Concert Review: 311, Highly Suspect and The Glorious Sons tear the house down

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2019

101WKQX concluded their annual The Nights Before Christmas concert series Sunday with its most balanced lineup when 311, Highly Suspect and The Glorious Sons took the stage. It seems that every year, one...

Katharina Losacco | Photo by: Matthew Rago

NEIU Artist Spotlight: Katharina Losacco

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2019

Northeastern Illinois University alumna Katharina Losacco is an aspiring poet unafraid of projecting the frustrations of emotional trauma onto her audience. Losacco, who graduated with a bachelor’s in...

NEIU display for Polish Heritage Month

NEIU display for Polish Heritage Month

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2019

Northeastern Illinois University recognized Polish heritage by commemorating Polish contributions, suffering and involvement during World War II with a special display stationed outside of the NEIU bookstore...

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