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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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Filing FAFSA Early at NEIU

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

Oct. 1 began the application period to file FAFSA. NEIU’s Early FAFSA Task Force committee “#EarlyFAFSA” has a goal of completing 7,000 FAFSA applications with NEIU’s school code. NEIU’S Financial...

Graphic by Mary Kroeck.

Early Voting at NEIU

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

The voting polls for early voters opened on Thursday, Sept. 27 for the gubernatorial elections. All Chicagoan citizens who are registered to vote can cast their ballots early at any of the early voting...

People engaged at the first Pre-SOMA event at NEIU. Photo by Daphne Watson.

Pre-SOMA’s First Medical Student Panel

Daphne Watson, Staff Writer October 17, 2018

The Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) at NEIU hosted their first medical student panel discussion on Oct. 2. Four Midwestern University medical students spoke to NEIU students...

Students can download the NEIU Immunization Form online: https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/sites/neiu.edu.university-life/files/documents/asmomin/NEIU%20Immunization%20Form%202018.pdf

What to Know About NEIU’s Immunization Records Requirement

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

Public university students are required by the state of Illinois to provide the written records of their immunizations. NEIU students are being strongly urged to bring in their records by the end of this...

Nathan Mathews photo by NEIU Alumni Alec Thorsen.

NEIU Professor Shines Light On Dull Architecture with Photography

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

        NEIU professor Nathan Mathews is shining a bright light on dull architecture with his photography. Mathews’ collection “Ersatz” focuses on architecture and ways people respond to it,...

Gloria J. Gibson's presidential inauguration. Photos by Rebecca Denhem.

NEIU President Gloria J Gibson’s Inauguration Ceremony

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor September 25, 2018

NEIU’s University Commons was packed with a crowd of more than 600 people for Gloria J. Gibson’s Presidential Inauguration on Sept. 13. Online tickets for the ceremony were sold out, but people...

President Gloria J. Gibson smiles with Leslie Hurtado during the "Selfies with the President" event. Photos by Angelica Sanchez.

Selfie Day with President Gibson

Will Jones, Writer September 25, 2018

Through one-on-one conversations at the selfie event, President Gloria J. Gibson introduced herself on a more personal level with students and other NEIU community members. Gibson took selfies with...

Zumba with NEIU's President Gloria J. Gibson. Photo by Maleydi Roman.

Groovin’ with Gibson: Zumba with the President

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor September 25, 2018

On Tuesday Sept. 11 President Gibson was the main attraction for “Zumba with the President” which was held in the University Commons as part of her Inauguration Week. Gibson donned a white NEIU...

Police Blotter 08/22 - 09/20

Police Blotter 08/22 – 09/20

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor September 25, 2018

Aug. 22: Bryn Mawr and Kimball: NEIU police officers responded and assisted a person who was observed stumbling in and out of traffic. Chicago police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene and transported...

Biology majors, Aafreen Khatoon and Emily Yalda look through the Rheaply website. Photo by Joanna Vaklin

Rheaply Provides Free Science Equipment to NEIU’s Biology Department

Joanna Vaklin, Comic Artist September 25, 2018

Perhaps the biggest way for education to thrive is by sharing and communicating information. NEIU’s biology department is encouraging this idea by partnering up with Chicago-owned company, Rheaply. Rheaply...

Illinois Grants and NEIU Services Can Help Finance College Tuition

Illinois Grants and NEIU Services Can Help Finance College Tuition

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

The academic school year may have just started but it’s never too late to think about financing higher education. The following are some of the many state-funded grants: The Monetary Award Program...

Lech Walesa Hall on NEIU's main campus.

No Action, Few Comments on Lech Walesa Controversy

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer September 11, 2018

Since President Gibson sent out a very brief email announcing her decision to take down the art installation in the Lech Walesa Hall on Aug. 17, she has made no further comment. “At this time, the...

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