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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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...

Sandra Beyda-Lorie brings her experience and various degrees in special education to her new post as dean of the College of Education.

NEIU College of Education welcomes new dean

Laura Rojas, Writer January 25, 2017

Dr. Sandra Beyda-Lorie, formerly interim dean of the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education at NEIU, has been officially appointed dean of students as of Jan. 1. Beyda has been with NEIU for 19 years,...

As the Illinois budget crisis lingers, NEIU's many students, workers, employees and faculty face the brunt of the state's inability to compromise.

Council discusses budget cuts and accreditation

Pablo Medina, Editor January 25, 2017

As the Illinois Senate continues to discuss a budget, the University Advisory Council discussed preparations for potential budget cuts and the upcoming accreditation process for the fiscal year. Interim...

Police Blotter - 1/24/17

Police Blotter – 1/24/17

Rut Ortiz, News Editor January 25, 2017

Police Blotter 1/24/17 Issue – Spring 2017 The following occurrences happened between the dates of Dec. 8 to Jan. 6 at and near NEIU’s main campus: Dec. 8 – RWL: A victim claimed her boyfriend...

The mural from the Pedroso Center depicts a variety of diverse, great minds.

President-elect Trump has NEIU students fearful of future

Laura Rojas, Writer December 6, 2016

The Electoral College victory of President-elect Donald Trump has students concerned about their future but there is no evidence that minority student enrollment has dropped because of it. Maria...

Gun violence in Chicago continues to take the lives of minority youths and young adults.

Mounting gun violence takes toll on NEIU students

Terrie Albano, Writer December 6, 2016

Chicago’s gun violence epidemic affects a surprising number of students at NEIU in traumatic ways that are often hidden and unspoken. In an informal written survey of 50 people (45 NEIU students,...

The historical impacts of 2016

The historical impacts of 2016

Rut Ortiz, News Editor December 6, 2016

The following events are occurrences from 2016 that will have a major impact on the countries affected. From the excitements of the Summer Olympics in Rio to the forceful seizing of 50 percent of Aleppo,...

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