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Court’s in session: NEIU professor turned judge

Court’s in session: NEIU professor turned judge

Laura Rojas, Writer February 21, 2017

Michael Gerber, an NEIU professor of 37 years, has been appointed judge of the circuit court of Cook County effective Dec. 22, 2016. Gerber teaches business law in the College of Business and Management...

‘The Prodigal Rogerson: The tragic, hilarious, and possibly apocryphal story of circle jerks bassist Roger Rogerson in the golden age of LA Punk, 1979-1996’

‘The Prodigal Rogerson: The tragic, hilarious, and possibly apocryphal story of circle jerks bassist Roger Rogerson in the golden age of LA Punk, 1979-1996’

Regina M. Torres, Writer February 21, 2017

Every once in awhile, the music-loving world that enjoys reading is given a unique surprise: something unexpected, enlightening, and provocative. This sentiment applies to the forthcoming release this...

“An Evening with Kale and Komedy” at the Amazing Kale Burger

“An Evening with Kale and Komedy” at the Amazing Kale Burger

Regina M. Torres, Writer February 21, 2017

The Amazing Kale Burger on Howard St. in Evanston offers more than just delicious vegan cuisine. They also have a venue every month called “An Evening with Kale and Komedy ”where queer identifying...

Students can request a police escort to their vehicle when leaving campus late at night.

Police Blotter – 2/7/17

Rut Ortiz, News Editor February 8, 2017

The following occurrences happened between the dates of Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 on and off NEIU’s main campus: Jan. 25 - The Nest: An unknown offender visited The Nest and wrote graffiti on a wall. Facilities...

Nighthawk is one of many businesses working with ACLU for human rights.

Coffee with conviction

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief February 8, 2017

This past weekend coffee shops across the country and internationally joined forces for a cause. A fundraiser put together by a Portland-based coffee magazine Sprudge.com has garnered support from 850...

Campus safety is a community concern

Laura Rojas, Writer February 8, 2017

The issue of campus safety affects the entire NEIU community. An example of an incident that occurred at a college campus was Ohio State University in November 2016. WBNS 10, a news television station...

People packed into the auditorium until it was at capacity and still a lot watched from outside on monitors to see Mary Matalin (left) and James Carville (right) debate.

NEIU hosts political strategists in first-ever Distinguished Lecture Series

Rut Ortiz, News Editor February 8, 2017

Political consultants and best-selling authors James Carville and Mary Matalin visited NEIU to discuss policy and power in the realm of U.S. politics. Carville worked for the Clinton campaign in 1992 while...

Protesters head to Springfield for the second “Statehouse Rally for Higher Education.”

NEIU prepares for ‘salary-savings program’

Brett Starkopf, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2017

For the second year in a row NEIU will begin preparing for a “salary-savings program” starting this spring semester announced Interim President Richard Helldobler in a Feb. 3 email to the NEIU community. Helldobler...

Thalhammer’s initiative to help incarcerated youth can one day stretch to Chicago’s Cook County.

NEIU student seeks to give young inmates hope

Covadonga Solares, Writer February 8, 2017

An NEIU student is making it his mission to help detained juveniles find hope in their situations.   Brian Paul Thalhammer is a Chicagoan and an undergraduate majoring in English. He is the developer...

Hundreds of thousands of women showed up all over the world to protest Donald Trump as the new president of the United States.

Women’s march: standing up to Trump

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief January 25, 2017

The day after the inauguration of President Trump, millions of women matched in the streets around the world. In Chicago, organizers of the local march expected around 40,000 participants to gather...

Mahootian, Adams and Acioli are candidates who are dedicated to students and are passionate about their individual crafts.

Finalists chosen for Distinguished Professor Award

Rut Ortiz, News Editor January 25, 2017

Three NEIU professors are finalists for the 12th Annual Bernard J. Brommel Distinguished Professor Award. This award recognizes each professor for their accomplished works in their respective fields of...

Dr. Travis Heath conducts a band rehearsal with committed students.

NEIU Music department gets fine tuning

Daniela Arteaga, Staff Writer January 25, 2017

The National Association of Schools of Music has granted Northeastern’s Department of Music reaccreditation through 2024.   In a span of five years, Northeastern has undergone a process of reviews...

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