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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 – 12/06/16

Rut Ortiz, News Editor December 6, 2016

The following offenses occurred at NEIU’s main campus between Nov. 10 and Nov. 28: Nov. 10 - 3600 W. Foster: A citation and I-Bond were issued to a driver for failure to signal. A court date is pending....

Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to 3300 people at North Central College in Naperville on Nov. 18.

Senator Sanders speaks out at southwest suburban school

Alec Thorsen, Contributor November 23, 2016

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at North Central College, Nov 18, continuing his message about the need of political revolution in this country. Speaking to a crowd of 3,300, he said, “What democracy...

The Board convenes to vote on whether topics raised would go from suggestions to approved decisions.

Tuition increases approved

Rut Ortiz, News Editor November 23, 2016

The Board of Trustees of NEIU decided  to increase tuition and fees effective for fiscal year 2018. They also decided to open a request for proposal process to executive search firms, changes towards...

The greenhouse acts as a home to a vast variety of plants that students cultivate for their fundraising sale.

NEIU Bio department gives students freedom to grow

Laura Rojas, Writer November 23, 2016

The semi-annual greenhouse plant sale held by NEIU’s Biology Department took place on Nov. 15. Kip Conwell, a biology lab manager who has been with NEIU for nine years, said this function has been going...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared Chicago a “sanctuary city”; NEIU leadership promises to keep the school’s traits of diversity and inclusion.

NEIU to remain a ‘welcoming place for all’

Rut Ortiz, News Editor November 23, 2016

Four bathroom stalls with racially charged graffiti written on them were discovered in a men’s bathroom on the first floor of BBH. NEIU Police Chief John Escalante said that police were notified...

Police Blotter 11.8.2016

Rut Ortiz, News Editor November 9, 2016

The following offenses occurred at NEIU’s main campus between Oct. 25 and Nov. 4: Oct. 25 – The Nest:  A victim was verbally threatened over moved furniture. The student who made the threats was...

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, NEIU's 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...

Free tuition

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....

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