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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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Bray Wyatt challenges Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship| Photo by: ewrestlingnews

Hell in a Cell Grades and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2019

WWE returns with its annual “Hell in a Cell” pay-per-view at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Ca. On a card with only four advertised matches, WWE will heavily rely on the vaunted gimmick to carry...

'Last of Us Part II' developed by Naughty Dog

‘Last of Us Part II’ gets a release date

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor September 30, 2019

February 21, 2020. That will be the day one of the most beloved games in history gets its sequel, “The Last of Us Part II”(LOU2). Developer Naughty Dog has been on a roll with hit after hit and...

Kevin Feige

Kevin Feige joining Lucasfilm

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor September 30, 2019

Kevin Feige is set to work with Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy to craft a tale in that galaxy far far away. If you don’t know Feige by name, you’re probably familiar with his work as he is the...

Spider-Man back in the MCU

Spider-Man back in the MCU

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor September 30, 2019

Shortly after the great success that was “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” it was announced that there was trouble brewing between Sony and Disney. Rumors were abuzz that Disney wanted a bigger bite of...

The ‘Joker’ Controversy

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor September 30, 2019

There has been a fair amount of concern surrounding Todd Phillips’ upcoming film “Joker.” A vocal group, including the families of the victims of mass shooting at a screening of “The Dark Knight...

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WWE Clash of Champions: Final Verdict

Will Jones and Matthew Rago September 24, 2019

WWE’s Clash of Champions took place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C There were a total of 11 matches on the card, with two matches taking place on the pre-show. As with every Clash of Champions...

Team US looks disgruntled after their loss to France | Photo by: Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images

It isn’t the Olympics

Jose Moreno, Writer September 24, 2019

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China proved to be a disappointment for Team USA, as the team bowed out in the quarterfinals after a shocking 89-79 defeat at the hands of France at the Dongguan Basketball...

Distinguished lecture series: Politics, the press and the presidential election

Distinguished lecture series: Politics, the press and the presidential election

Cassidy Schmidt, Writer September 24, 2019

On Thursday evening, Sept. 12,  an individual rushed the stage during the sixth installment of the Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series. Again later that evening, an NEIU professor and protest...

Students ‘unafraid’ to talk about free speech

Students ‘unafraid’ to talk about free speech

Rebecca Denham, News Editor September 24, 2019

One hour before NEIU’s Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture Series was scheduled to host Sean Spicer and Donna Brazile, approximately 200 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered in...

09/24 Police Blotter

09/24 Police Blotter

September 24, 2019

The following Incidents occurred on NEIU campus property for the dates of Sept. 3 to Sept 24 Sept 3– El Centro  Officer discovered graffiti on El Centro campus. Sept 3– D Building  A...

Andrew Luck hands the ball off to running back Marion Mack during the Colts' Sept. 16, 2018, contest against Washington

Andrew Luck’s retirement signals a difficult discussion regarding football’s future

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2019

Former No. 1 overall draft pick and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck staggered the football community after abruptly announcing his retirement last week at the age of 29. Following a daunting...

Current student Wendy Cruz was brought to tears by the thought of Spicer
being on NEIU’s campus, or as she referred to it, “her home.”| Photo by Frannie Mendoza

SGA organized town hall for Sean Spicer lecture

Rebecca Denham, News Editor September 10, 2019

With a 24 hour notice, approximately 30 students, staff and faculty met in the North Side campus cafeteria at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 for a town hall organized by the Student Government Association...

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