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Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Steven Villa, News Editor May 24, 2016

Apr. 15 – C Building: There was an alarm system error that resulted in a false alarm. Apr. 18 – Parking Lot A: An employee accidentally damaged a parked vehicle while attempting to park. Apr....

Student Government President Re-Elected in Razor Thin Victory

Student Government President Re-Elected in Razor Thin Victory

Luis Badillo, Writer April 19, 2016

In a heated and contested race for the student government, current president Nicholas Martinez won over two challengers, among other winners. The Student Government Association (SGA) elections held on...

Student Trustee Pedro Nungaray speaks to the finance committee.

Proposed Amendment to Re-Determine Student Trustee’s Role

Steven Villa and Pablo Medina April 19, 2016

An amendment proposed at the most recent Board of Trustees meeting could change the student trustee’s role on the board. The amendment, which will be put to a vote during the June 23 Board of Trustees...

Follet is stocking up for the upcoming summer semester.

Following up with Follett

Rut Ortiz, News Editor April 19, 2016

Students who purchased textbooks from Becks bookstore can look forward to doing business with the newest vendor to occupy the retail space, Follett Higher Education Group. “We can also apply some of...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

April 19, 2016

April 2 – Parking Garage: Males were caught smoking marijuana. The offense is currently under investigation. April 5 – Parking Lot D: Two car accidents occurred; no injuries reported. April 5...

Effects of the Budget Crisis on NEIU

Laura Rojas, Writer April 5, 2016

  Although the university has estimated it will save roughly $225,000 to $250,000 through its furlough program, the reception among the NEIU community has not all been well. Dr. Jon Hageman,...

Frustrated, Furloughed Employees Vent at Forum

Frustrated, Furloughed Employees Vent at Forum

Luis Badillo, Writer April 5, 2016

As the state budget crisis continues to loom over NEIU, many of the school's staff are feeling the consequences. At a March 17, budget forum, university employees used the event's open question period...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

April 5, 2016

March 14 – Bernard Brommel Hall: An unknown offender wrote graffiti on a door. March 14 – Lot H: A contractor reported a theft of tools totalling over $500. March 16 – Ronald Williams Library:...

Thousands March on Day of Action

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief April 5, 2016

NEIU and CSU, in conjunction with many schools around the city and state, joined in a one-day rally to shut down Chicago or #ShutDownChi in protest of cuts to public education. April 1 marked the...

Republican presidential canddiate Donald Trump blamed Bernie Sanders supporters for the violence that erupted at his cancelled Chicago Rally

Chicago Protesters Dump the Trump

Tony Magallon, Writer March 15, 2016

Trump supporters and protesters clashed around UIC’s Pavilion, which resulted in the cancellation of Trump’s appearance on March 11. This was a major victory for the protesters, but his supporters...

The Nest is the first of several planned student housing complexes to be built.

NEST Student Housing Ahead of Schedule

Jacob James, Writer March 15, 2016

NEIU’s first student residence hall, the Nest, which is planned to open in August 2016, is ahead of schedule. The walls are up, flooring installed and general construction is underway. More details...

Lech Walesa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 and a former President of Poland, has had to fend off accusations that he was a paid communist informant.

Was Lech Walesa a Paid Communist Informant?

Christopher Starnawski, Staff writer March 15, 2016

WARSAW, Poland—Protests sparked by broken trust occurred outside the Polish Consulate on Feb. 28 after newly discovered documents claim that Lech Walesa was a communist party informant. Walesa founded...

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