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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Police Blotter 10/17/2017 Issue

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor October 17, 2017

The following incidents occurred between the dates of September 21st to October 12th at NEIU’s main campus Sept. 21 - Mailroom: An unknown crystal-like substance was found in an envelope with Chinese...

No more sleepovers/Nest firearm update

Cecilia Hernandez and Sarahy Lopez October 17, 2017

A personal dispute led an individual to bring a gun into the Nest on the night of Sept. 20. According to campus police Chief John Escalante and University Public Relations Director Michael Hines, the suspect...

Guest brings firearm into student housing

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief September 26, 2017

No students were injured on Sept. 20 when a visitor carrying a firearm was reported to campus police. Reports on the incident are still being filed as of Sept. 23 leaving many details unavailable for now....

“A photo exhibit during the Women in Science Conference on Sept. 18 and 19. Guests speakers like Aleksandra Jarczewska presented a discussion on Marie Curie.”

Women in science: A commemoration to Maria Sklodowska Curie

Daniela Arteaga, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

NEIU was the host of the first-ever Women in Science Conference on Sept. 18 and 19, celebrating the career and accomplishments of female-scientist, Maria Sklodowska Curie, commonly known as Marie Curie. Julie...

Police Blotter 09/26/2017

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor September 26, 2017

Police Blotter 09/26/2017 Issue The following incidents occurred between the dates of September 14 to September 20 at NEIU’s main campus: Sept. 14 - P.E. Building: An unknown offender stole...

Board of Trustees Overview

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor September 26, 2017

The financial situation at NEIU was relieved during the month of July when a state budget was finally passed. For two years, NEIU had no budget and struggled to keep afloat, implementing furlough days...

Police Blotter for Sept. 12 2017 Issue

September 12, 2017

Police blotter 09/12/2017 Issue   The following incidents occurred between the dates of August 16 to September 7 at NEIU’s main campus: August 16 - 3701 W Bryn-Mawr: Victim had his...

Drunkorexia: A disturbing trend among college campuses

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor September 12, 2017

“Drunkorexia” is a pop culture term for a long running harmful trend on college campuses that is between an eating disorder and alcoholism. It is the act of starving the body before going to binge...

“Berhance with two Eritrean army commanders.”

From child soldier to human rights activist

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor September 12, 2017

NEIU Alumnus Berhane Hailemichael uses his past as a child soldier during the Eritrean War to fuel his desire to be a human rights activist. Hailemichael was sixteen years old when he volunteered...

DACA program removal causes outrage

Angel Rodas, Writer September 12, 2017

Former President Barack Obama announced the  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in 2012. The DACA program allows about 800,000 young immigrant students to study and work the United States...

NEIU Shuttle

August 22, 2017

The NEIU Shuttle program returns—a connection to three Northeastern locations. Beginning the week of Aug. 29 and running through Dec. 14, the NEIU Shuttle will offer transportation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,...

Police Blotter 08/22/2017

August 22, 2017

Police Blotter 08/22/2017 Issue - Back to School 2017 The following incidents occurred between the dates of July 18 to August 15 at NEIU’s main campus: July 18 - Lech Walesa Hall: An unknown...

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