NEIU Independent

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...

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...

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

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 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...

Reclaiming power through indigenous language with an Oaxacan Zapotec poet

Leslie Hurtado, News Editor • October 23, 2018

On Oct. 18, NEIU students, faculty and visitants came to the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs to see Oaxacan Zapotec poet Natalia Paz Toledo read poems from her award-winning...

NEIU Women in Upcoming ChicagoCHEC Conference

Daphne Watson, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018

Several women from the NEIU community will partake in the Women in Science Conference in Alumni Hall on Friday, Oct. 26. The Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC) is hosting the conference...

NEIU Hosts LGBTQ+ History Month

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • October 23, 2018

Throughout the month of October several NEIU departments and clubs hosted events for LGBTQ+ History Month. Oct. 2: The Pedroso Center held a Rainbow Reception event where LGBTQ+ people and allies...

Program on bi-literacy and art helps students succeed

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer • October 23, 2018

The strumming of jaranas (eight-stringed Mexican guitars) and the voices of two women singing were heard last Tuesday night during the Nuestra Plática Series at NEIU’s El Centro campus. Titled “Con...

Police Blotter: Sept. 22 – Sept. 27

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • October 17, 2018

Sept. 22: P.E. Complex: NEIU Police conducted a wellness check on a person lying on the ground but was determined they were sleeping. Sept. 24: BBH: Facilities were notified for clean up after an unknown...

NEIU Physics Department to Begin Tackling Dark Matter

Joanna Vaklin, Comic Artist • October 17, 2018

NEIU is contributing in the tackle of discovery in evidence on dark matter, the “big unsolved problem” in physics. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a grant to NEIU to help be...