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Police Blotter: Nov. 16 to Nov. 27

Police Blotter: Nov. 16 to Nov. 27

Transcribed by The Independent December 2, 2018

Nov.16 - Off Campus: Faculty and staff were concerned about a student threatening to harm himself. Chicago Police Department did a well-being check at home. NEIU Counseling Services were offered. Nov....

President Gloria J. Gibson addressing the Eagle Fest crowd.

NEIU presents a ‘Golden Opportunity’ for incoming freshmen students next Fall 2019

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor November 20, 2018

NEIU’s new Golden Opportunity Scholarship will cover full tuition and fees for prospective full-time first-year students in fall 2019. Students who qualify for the scholarship will receive an award package...

NEIU receives grant for DACA podcast

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor November 20, 2018

NEIU was awarded a $35,000 microgrant from the 2018 Challenged Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education on Aug. 8. With the money, NEIU launched a seven-part podcast focusing on immigration and undocumented...

Police Blotter Nov. 4 to Nov. 16

Transcribed by The Independent November 20, 2018

Nov. 4: NEIU Campus: Student believes an acquaintance may have installed spyware on her computer and is stalking her. Case was referred to Title IX officer. Nov. 6: Library: Unknown offender drew a...

Archival political pins in the Ronald Williams Library. Display set up by Digital Scholarship Librarian and Assistant Professor Alyssa Vincent, Social Sciences Librarian and Assistant Professor Ed Remus and Administrative Assistant Bonnie Pfeiffelman.

Archival Political Buttons in the Ronald Williams Library

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor November 6, 2018

Political buttons from the last several decades had the dust brushed off of them to be displayed in Ronald Williams Library on NEIU’s main campus. “While doing some summer clean-out of closets...

Student participating in the extra-large jenga at Eagle Fest.

Eagle Fest: A Celebration of Registration

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor November 6, 2018

NEIU students registered for the spring 2019 semester lined up in front of Alumni Hall to attend “Eagle Fest,” a celebration of early registration. Students were able to socialize with peers, play...

Editors Robert Kukla, Amaris E. Rodriguez and Nicole F. Anderson pose with the Independents Best in Show 6th place award.

Independent places 6th in ‘Best of Show’ at national college media convention

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer November 6, 2018

The Independent news staff placed 6th for the “Best of Show” award at the 2018 ACP/CMA National College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The National College Media Convention is where college...

Barry Dayton demonstrating a math modeling technique at the open house.

Exploring Math in a New Way: Math Department Holds Annual Open House

Joanna Vaklin, Comic Artist November 6, 2018

NEIU students explored math courses during the annual mathematics department open house. Math majors and students interested in the study of mathematics attended this event to learn more about the department...

Alma Hernandezs first place pumpkin.

El Centro’s ‘Pumpkin Carving Contest’ Announced

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor November 6, 2018

Placed in a staggered line on a table in El Centro’s lobby, 16 differently decorated pumpkins sat on display for the NEIU community to choose one as the winner. El Centro campus teamed up with...

NEIU Police Blotter: Oct. 3 - Nov. 1

NEIU Police Blotter: Oct. 3 – Nov. 1

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer November 6, 2018

Oct. 3 - The Nest: Officers responded to verbal dispute between roommates. A verbal threat was made prior to officer’s arrival but dispute ended peacefully. Oct. 11 - Parking Garage: Unknown offender...

Lech Walesa Hall on NEIUs main campus.

Lech Walesa Hall follow-up: artwork taken down is relief to some

Will Jones, Writer November 6, 2018

The artwork removal located in Lech Walesa Hall (LWH) was one of the first decisions made by President Gibson. There appeared to be outrage over the offensive move by the new president, but some professors...

NEIU Alum Gives Philosophy Lecture on oppression

Shane Dunn October 26, 2018

NEIU alum and Marquette University professor Jorge Montiel held a lecture on campus on what he said are important aspects of contemporary social and political philosophy. Montiel’s lecture is a part...

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