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Stevens and David posing with David's “Parkland: Birth of a Movement,” at the Swedish American Museum.

Dave Cullen Talks Parkland and How Response Mass Shootings Has Changed Since Columbine

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor February 26, 2019

New York Times bestselling author, David Cullen, sat down with Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens on Thursday, Feb. 21, to discuss his new book, “Parkland: Birth of a Movement,” at the Swedish...

Police Blotter: 01/15 – 01/28

February 12, 2019

Jan. 28: Parking Garage: Smoke detector tampering prompted response from officers and engineers. The Chicago Fire Department reset the alarm.   Jan. 28: P.E. Building: NEIU officer guided...

Sachs Administration Building (C Building) on NEIU's main campus.

Police confirm campus tagging are isolated incidents, not gang related

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor February 12, 2019

Over the last three months there have been several incidents of tagging and graffitiing on the three NEIU campuses: main, El Centro and CCICS. However, NEIU’s Police Superintendent, John Escalante, said...

Chicago’s Feb. 26 Municipal Election: What to Know

Chicago’s Feb. 26 Municipal Election: What to Know

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor February 12, 2019

The 2019 municipal elections are coming up on Feb. 26. The city of Chicago will vote on the positions for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and 50 city council (aldermen) positions. If you’re a registered...

President Gibson’s Plan for Tackling Decreasing Enrollment

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor February 12, 2019

Enrollment at NEIU has been steadily decreasing over the years causing concern. President Gloria J. Gibson addressed the NEIU community on Nov. 27, 2018 stating that finding a solution to enrollment rates...

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Student Sues NEIU on ADA Violations, Illegal Search, Racial and Harassment Discrimination Allegations

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor January 22, 2019

Editors note: This article has been updated to reflect the most current information available. 2-26-2019 NEIU student alleges employees and campus police officers harassed and discriminated against...

Jacob Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Freshman Cohort Program Coming to CCICS This Fall

Kenisha Hoskins, Writer January 22, 2019

College can be intimidating; almost every student experiences some level of anxiety during their first school year. Whether it’s an overwhelming course load, frustration with financial aid or fear of...

Lech Walesa Hall on NEIU's main campus.

Standstill on Lech Walesa Hall

Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor January 22, 2019

Lech Walesa Hall (LWH), located on NEIU’s main campus, was named in honor of Polish politician and Noble Prize winner Lech Walesa in 2009 for his part in the Solidarity movement in Communist Poland and...

Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

NEIU Police Blotter: Dec. 17 to Jan. 14

January 22, 2019

Jan. 14 – 5555 N. Bernard: NEIU police officers responded to a “disabled vehicle” in the middle of the road.The driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license and no insurance. The driver...

Ralph Wilder with clarinet. Sent by Jeff Wilder - Used with permission.

Band Director Injured at NEIU Sues Over Injuries

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor January 22, 2019

Ralph Wilder, founder of the Rolling Meadows-based Northwest Concert Band, is suing Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. for injuries sustained during an incident at NEIU last spring. On May 6, 2018 during a rehearsal...

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NEIU’s Grant from Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women

Rebecca Denham, News Editor January 22, 2019

Last Oct., NEIU was awarded a $300,000 grant lasting three years to “help with proactive prevention and education on sexual assault and stalking,” according to NEIU’s Director of Equal Opportunity,...

A view of Chicago from CCICS' Bird Nest. Photo by Andrew Calderon.

CCICS campus embraces culture, community and family

Andrew Calderon January 22, 2019

NEIU has roots on the Southside of Chicago. In the heart of Bronzeville on 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. lies the historical building of the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS). CCICS, NEIU’s...

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