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ReptileFest raises awareness for animal endangerment

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor • April 24, 2018

The Chicago Herpetological Society organized ReptileFest in the PE Complex on April 14 and 15, where hundreds of reptiles were displayed in glass tanks and guests were allowed to handle large pythons to...

URO rally: undocumented and unafraid

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • April 10, 2018

“No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,” the crowd chanted while walking into NEIU’s quad. The crowd was led by Undocumented, Resilient and Organized (URO) member, Melanny Buitron...

NEIU’s retention numbers dropping

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief • April 10, 2018

For every 100 students enrolled at NEIU, on average only between eight and ten counts toward NEIU’s overall retention and graduation rates. Retention and graduation rates are data collected by all...

Police Blotter April 10

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor • April 10, 2018

March 23 – Lech Walesa Hall: Racial and sexually explicit writing found on a chalkboard. March 28 – The Nest: An unwanted guest was escorted from The Nest and given a warning to not trespass. March...

Native American and Indigenous Identity in Chicago

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • April 10, 2018

American Indian Center of Chicago’s Education Coordinator Fawn E. Pochel spoke to the NEIU community for the Angelina Pedroso Centers “Pandora’s Box” series on March 28. In 2011 Pochel, her...

Muslim community attacked by viral post on social media

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor • April 10, 2018

Several letters stated April 3 would be “Punish a Muslim Day”. They were sent out anonymously to various Muslim communities throughout late March in the United Kingdom. The letter read, “They...

Police Blotter March 27

March 27, 2018

The following occurred on the main campus between March 10 to March 19: March 10 – P.E. Building: One person was arrested on an active warrant from DuPage County and transferred to District 16th for...

Students set fire to build ecosystems on campus

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief • March 27, 2018

Smoke rose high over the Physical Education complex for a majority of the day on March 13. NEIU’s first prescribed burn of the year went through to the afternoon as students, faculty and staff burned...

Congressman and Alumnus Luis V. Gutiérrez to speak at commencement

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor • March 27, 2018

Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez will be NEIU’s May 2018 commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony on May 7. Gutiérrez is currently in his 12th term serving as a member of the U.S. House of...

Gloria J Gibson appointed president of NEIU

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor • March 27, 2018

NEIU Board of Trustees announced Gloria J. Gibson as the next president of the university on March 15. She will be replacing Richard Helldobler who was the interim president for the past 18 months after...

URO rally: undocumented and unafraid

Nicole F. Anderson, News and Co-Managing Editor • March 26, 2018

“No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,” the crowd chanted while walking into NEIU’s quad. The crowd was led by Undocumented, Resilient and Organized (URO) member, Melanny Buitron on the...

Police Blotter March 13

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor • March 16, 2018

The following occurred on the main campus between Feb. 22 to March 7: Feb. 22 - Library: Officers responded to a complaint of a homeless person inside the building. Food, warm shower and clean...