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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...

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...

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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 16, 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...

NEIU Artist Spotlight: Katharina Losacco

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

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...

Choose your brick-and-mortar

Francisco Sebastian, Payroll Manager • December 3, 2019

Completed all your shopping this Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and/or Cyber Monday? Or convened with old friends for Blackout Wednesday? According to StarTribune, “Self-gifting has evolved...

More become eligible for financial aid due to RISE Act

Amina Murati, Writer • December 3, 2019

For those students who are not able to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), they are now able to do so with the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity (RISE) Act. The...

White Sox ink All-Star Yasmani Grandal to four-year deal

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2019

The Chicago White Sox signed All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal to a four-year, $73 million contract, the team announced Thursday. The contract is the largest in franchise history from a monetary standpoint. Grandal,...

Go green this spring semester at NEIU

Humberto Ortiz, Production Editor • November 19, 2019

This spring, NEIU is offering 60 courses across varying disciplines which focus on the issues of climate change. As climate change emerges as a hot topic around the world, an international effort to discuss...

Third Annual Women in Science Conference

Timothy Le Cour, Office Manager • November 19, 2019

On Nov. 14, NEIU hosted the third annual Women in Science conference which celebrates women's contributions to the field of chemistry. Associate Professor Dr. Jing Su was responsible for leading the Women...

Evening of etiquette dinner and fashion show

Ana Peres Bogo, Writer • November 19, 2019

The College of Business and Management had its 27th Annual Etiquette Gala on Saturday, Nov. 16. The black tie optional event was held to help students with their networking skills as well as their etiquette...