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An executive meeting of the Board of Trustees gathered to discuss the pros and cons of executing a doctoral program at NEIU.

The pursuit of a doctorate

Rut Ortiz, News Editor November 9, 2016

A proposed doctoral program in Linguistics may be making its way to NEIU. The Board of Trustees convened with Dr. Shahrzad Mahootian and Dr. Judith Kaplan-Weinger of the NEIU Linguistics department...

For Duckworth this nation’s security depends on education funding

For Duckworth this nation’s security depends on education funding

Terrie Albano, Writer November 9, 2016

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, a veteran of the Iraq war said to a group of students and faculty from NEIU and other state universities on Oct. 18, that education is vital to the nation’s security, and we...

A’viands cleans up their act

A’viands cleans up their act

Rut Ortiz, News Editor November 8, 2016

The Chicago Department of Public Health gave NEIU food service provider A’viands one week to fall into compliance after four violations were found in its health inspection on Oct. 27. The health...

The incidents occurred inside The Nest, NEIUs new student housing.

Campus police respond to incidents at The Nest

Laura Rojas, Writer November 8, 2016

Two incidents at The Nest, one on Oct. 12 and another on Oct. 15,  raised concern regarding safety at NEIU. The first  incident involved an intoxicated 17-year-old, non-NEIU student who had to be escorted...

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NEIU Finance Committee talked tuition hikes

Laura Rojas, Writer October 26, 2016

The NEIU Board of Trustees Finance Committee discussed the implementation of tuition hikes and increased fees that would go into effect fiscal year 2018. The proposed increases made on Oct. 20 would...

Police Blotter 10.25.16

Rut Ortiz, News Editor October 26, 2016

The following offenses occurred at NEIU’s main campus between Oct. 4 and Oct. 19: Oct. 4 – Off Campus: An unknown offender stole a victim’s keys, wallet and debit cards while shopping off campus....

Grace Jene Leonard gives her account of events to Officer Tricia Garcia after a physical confrontation with Professor Kate Harris.

Teacher’s outburst turns physical

Brett Starkopf, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2016

A communications instructor was caught on video cursing at and pushing a student Oct. 19 in the F-Building. Kate Harris left her class to go to to the University Commons where students were having discussions...

Add these tips to your checklist!

Voting 2016: a short how-to list

Rut Ortiz, News Editor October 26, 2016

There are 14 days until the Nov. 8 elections when Americans will go to the polls and vote for the candidate who they wish to be the next president of the United States.   If Americans have not yet...

NEIUs main campus and UIC are two of the sites conducting early voting on Nov. 2.

Cast your ballot at NEIU

Danny Montesdeoca, Production Staff October 26, 2016

Early voting began on Oct. 24 and will continue until Nov. 7, the day before national elections. NEIU's El Centro campus is an early voting location and has been open since Oct. 24. Early voting and...

Dr. Nanette Potee interacts with students who gathered and signed their names to support the rally’s cause.

NEIU students tell lawmakers to fund education

Terrie Albano, Writer October 25, 2016

Terrie Albano   Halloween came a few weeks early for Northeastern Illinois University students. Donning masks of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Bruce Rauner, students snapped photos to tweet and...

Vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence (left) and Time Kaine (right) debated on Oct. 4 ahead of the November general elections.

Recap of the vice-presidential debate

Lawannah Boyden, Writer October 11, 2016

Vice-presidential candidates Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana acknowledged each other peacefully at the vice-presidential debate on Oct. 4.   CBS News...

Dr. Stack’s grant proposal earned the $5.6 million award, which will help fund the Exit on Time program.

NEIU receives $5.6 million grant

Rut Ortiz, News Editor October 11, 2016

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded NEIU another multi-million dollar grant effective Oct. 1. This grant totals $5.6 million stretched over five years. This new award is a Title III HSI-Science,...

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