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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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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...

Chibo Takes Japan!

Chibo Takes Japan!

Daniela Arteaga, Staff Writer August 22, 2017

Chibo, a curious feline and beloved companion of Professor William Schoen, takes us on a journey through all of Japan. Together they wander the streets of Kamakura and have marveled at the snowy top of...

employees take in the news of this year’s layoff process

An overview of the budget crisis of 2017

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor August 22, 2017

After a two-year budget stalemate, Interim President Richard Helldobler announced in July that NEIU will receive a budget. However, controversy still surrounds NEIU about the saving strategies used before...

From left to right: Samuel Pate, Patrick Dowdle and Vincent Vangelista. 
	Dr. Orin Harris is going to travel with three students to Canada to research dark matter.

The continuing quest on dark matter research

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 22, 2017

An NEIU physics professor is on the continued quest to discover dark matter particles, collaborating with fellow scientists and exposing students to research, all in the same trip. Assistant professor...

 “Dr. Njogu is the right person for this critical role at Northeastern during these challenging times,” Interim President Helldobler said after Wamucii Njogu was announced as the new Acting Provost.

Wamucii Njogu Appointed Acting Provost

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor July 25, 2017

NEIU’s Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Wamucii Njogu was appointed Acting Provost on July 1, replacing Vicki Román-Lagunas. She currently serves as the university's chief academic officer,...

Dr. Aimee Hilado, an expertise in human behavior in the social environment, clinical practice with trauma-exposed immigrants and refugees, early childhood and adult mental health.

Chicago refugee initiative at NEIU

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief July 25, 2017

As founder of the Refugee One Wellness Program, she has worked closely with Refugee One as well as other programs and task forces since 2011. In July of this year, NEIU received a grant to provide professional...

Budget Stalemate ends, brings temporary relief to NEIU

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor July 25, 2017

The budget stalemate that affected NEIU and other public universities and colleges has ended, bringing a source of funding and relief to the university. The proposed budget will keep NEIU running well...

Police Blotter-07/25/2017

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor July 25, 2017

Police Blotter The following incidents occurred between the dates of May 27 to July 12 at NEIU’s main campus: May 27 - The Nest: A verbal altercation between a couple occurred, but police resolved...

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