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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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The Boys Review

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor August 5, 2019

Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ irreverently asks the question “What if Superman was real and didn’t much care for truth, justice and the American way?” The world of ‘The Boys’ is filled with Supers,...

Lion King

Lion King Review

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor August 5, 2019

Disney has once again forayed into the live-action remakes; although, this time with less emphasis on live-action. ‘The Lion King’ has the appearance of a nature documentary, and it is a visually stunning...

Defenders

The One Evil The Defenders Couldn’t Conquer

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor August 5, 2019

You may have heard that Phase 3 of the MCU has come to a close with the release of ‘Spider-Man Far From Home’. Another ending has come to Marvel as Season 3 of ‘Jessica Jones’ was the swan song...

Marvel Phase 4

Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 Preview

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor August 5, 2019

With ‘Spider-Man Far From Home’ officially ending Phase 3 of the MCU, Marvel announced the upcoming films of Phase 4 at Comic-Con. We will be exploring these announcements and what they mean for the...

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Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Review

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor August 5, 2019

Quentin Tarantino’s 9th film ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ (OUATIH) is a visually stunning and melancholic look at aging in the Hollywood system in 1969. We follow Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton,...

Book Smart

Booksmart Review

Abbey Kruse, Writer August 5, 2019

By my own admittance, I have never been a fan of the teen high school comedies. I feigned a few laughs while my friends reveled in the genius of “The Breakfast Club,” made up excuses when my brothers...

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New provost Dennis Rome’s plan for NEIU

Rebecca Denham, News Editor July 23, 2019

As NEIU’s new provost, Dennis Rome’s responsibilities on campus include “overseeing everything academic on campus. From programs to course schedulings to classrooms- anything academic falls in this...

Panelists (Left to Right): Yosef Getachew, Tracy Sefl and Kerry Lester spoke to the dangers facing democracy today. | Photo by Trudy Leong

Media and democracy in danger: Townhall takes place at NEIU

Ankush Vyas, Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2019

Common Cause Illinois partnered with Adlai Stevenson Center for a town hall meeting to address the importance of a free and fair press at Northeastern Illinois University on June 13. According to their...

Volunteers at the annual beach cleanup hosted by the Alumni Association. | Photo by Rebecca Denham

NEIU cleans up Foster Beach

Rebecca Denham, News Editor July 23, 2019

On the morning of July 13, a total of 31 students, staff, alumni and families of the NEIU community arrived at Foster beach to collect and dispose of litter. Organized by the Alumni Association on campus,...

Alps | Photo by Zaria Mac

Alps Experience

Zaria Mac, Writer July 23, 2019

We may not be able to reverse climate change, but we have to try our best to no longer contribute. For our mountain’s sake. Earlier this month, I had the privilege to attend a summer abroad program...

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In the shoes of Theresa Wirtz

Ankush Vyas, Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2019

Don’t be so quick to judge others.  Theresa Wirtz is a Minneapolis based artist born in New Orleans, but raised in the United Kingdom by American parents. She designs jewelry from various naturally...

Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

Will Jones, Writer July 23, 2019

For the first time in Spring Awakening history, the venue was held at Poplar Creek in Hoffman Estates. The walk from the parking garage was long, but it was worth every step. This was my first time attending...

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