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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Patrick Kane scores his 1,000 points, all in a Blackhawks uniform | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Patrick Kane 90th player to 1,000 points

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2020

When Patrick Kane provided Ryan Carpenter with a perfect feed in the slot, he initiated a sequence of events that would engrave his name in NHL history. Following Brandon Saad's tip-in goal during Sunday...

Sydney Olita poses with her daughter Ari | Photo by: Matthew Rago

The struggle and miracle of Pitt Hopkins Syndrome

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2020

“A mother’s love knows no bounds.” Such a phrase is often applied liberally, almost to the point of hyperbole. Oftentimes such praise is unearned, a preemptive compliment to describe conditional...

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

Ranking: NEIU’s Top 10 rock concerts of 2019

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2020

In honor of the many great concerts we were fortunate enough to attend over the past year, the NEIU Independent ranked the top 10 concerts of 2019. Please remember that this is a ranking of concerts we...

The idea that gay teenagers are openly promoting who they are without fear of social consequence is a beautiful development.

Opinion | Rejecting discrimination against LGBTQ+ community

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2020

As a straight male, I do not understand the social standards and norms of the LGBTQ+ community. I do not understand the concept of same-sex attraction or dressing in drag. I don’t pretend to understand...

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Legalized.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2020

The turn of the new year signaled the beginning of the Stoned Age for Illinoisans.  For residents of the Prairie State, Jan. 1, 2020, will forever live in infamy as the first day that the possession...

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Killing of an Iranian major general

Diane Bou Khalil, Writer January 14, 2020

Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian major general of the Quds Force (Jerusalem Force), was assassinated on Jan. 3 near Baghdad International Airport. A U.S. airstrike struck the vehicle he was in, killing him...

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...

Dr. Tejada's office is always open to provide counseling and be a supportive professor to her students.

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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