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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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,...

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...

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