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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

“Trailblazing” Toni Harris: the first woman to receive a four-year football scholarship

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

Remember when you were a kid and your role models told you that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to? Most of us envisioned ourselves as famous, wealthy, popular and adored. We were professional...

Robin Lehner has solved the Hawks’ Crawford question

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

It might be time for Corey Crawford to relinquish the starting goaltending position. That’s not to diminish all that “Crow”, as Chicagoans fondly refer to Crawford as, has done for the Chicago...

White Sox of the Future: Center Field

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

Luis Robert If anyone other than 22-year-old Luis Robert--USA Today’s 2019 Minor League Player of the Year and MLB Pipeline’s Minor League Hitter of the Year--is manning center field for the...

Trubisky and Nagy are officially on the hot seat. What about Pace?

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

Update: In their Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Bears surpassed 300 yards of offense for the first time this season. Despite David Montgomery's 135 yard effort, the Bears only managed 16...

Arguments for and against equal pay for the USWNT

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

The debate over whether the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) deserves equal pay has reached a fever pitch over the past few years. Proponents claim that since the USWNT consistently...

10/22 Police Blotter

10/22 Police Blotter

October 22, 2019

The following Incidents occurred on NEIU campus property for the dates of Oct. 4 to Oct. 22   Oct. 4 - BOB Human resource issue, matter was resolved. Oct. 7 – Library  Domestic...

Francis Ahn welcomes students to the resource fair at the Pride Alliance table. | Photo by Rebecca Denham

NEIU hosts resource fair for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Coming Out Day

Rebecca Denham, News Editor October 22, 2019

In honor of both LGBTQ+ history month and domestic violence awareness month, NEIU hosted a resource fair on Thurs. Oct. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. It was held in the University Commons where several organizations...

Legacy Walk Tour for LGBTQ+ History Month

Victoria Hong, Writer October 22, 2019

In honor of both LGBTQ+ history month and domestic violence awareness month, NEIU hosted a resource fair on Thurs. Oct. 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. It was held in the University Commons where several organizations...

Fair distribution for NEIU’s undocumented

Cassidy Schmidt, Writer October 22, 2019

Undocumented Student Resources staff will seek student input to decide how to use the $2,000 pledge made by President Gibson and Provost Rome at a Town Hall meeting held two weeks ago. Following the pledge,...

Alter Bridge and Skillet Concert Review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

Alter Bridge and Skillet visited the Chicago Theater for their “Victorious Sky” co-headlining tour with special guest Dirty Honey. While Alter Bridge headlined the Chicago set, the two bands have staggered...

Between 2 Ferns: The Movie Review

Between 2 Ferns: The Movie Review

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor October 21, 2019

Your enjoyment of the comedy found in “Between 2 Ferns: The Movie” will largely depend on how you feel about both Zach Galifianakis’ comedy and the “Funny or Die” web series on which it is based....

‘Irreplaceable You’ review

‘Irreplaceable You’ review

Ana Peres Bogo, Writer October 21, 2019

“Irreplaceable You”, a Netflix original movie, is the heartbreaking story about a couple that receives some excruciating news that will change both of their lives forever. Themes of acceptance and...

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