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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Vigil for Orlando Shooting

Vigil for Orlando Shooting

June 21, 2016

NEIU held a vigil and a moment of silence on June 14 to honor the victims of the recent Orlando shooting. NEIU President Sharon Hahs and other members of the university community spoke in front of a crowd...

NEIU Professor Edward Stuart

Professor Talks Interest Rates on WTTW

Rut Ortiz, News Editor June 21, 2016

The possibility of an interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States has gained momentum since a Federal Open Market Committee meeting in April according to federalreserve.gov. NEIU...

The grant will assist students studying subjects like biology whose department heads

USDA Awards NEIU Students Studying STEM

Rut Ortiz, News Editor May 24, 2016

Five students will be the chosen recipients of a $200,000 grant gifted to NEIU by the United States Department of Agriculture. The grant is set to fund “The Multicultural Scholars Program of NEIU,”...

How will the monies received be distributed?

NEIU Receives Emergency Funds from State

Luis Badillo, Writer May 24, 2016

After a nearly year-long battle to approve a state budget, Illinois lawmakers have passed a stop-gap spending bill to fund universities, allowing NEIU to temporarily suspend cuts and other cost saving...

Letters of Leadership: CESA

Leslie Contos, Letters of Leadership Contributor May 24, 2016

Greetings all, I am proud to have this opportunity to share a bit about CESA, our student organization with a mission to promote networking, personal and professional growth among NEIU counselor education...

Dr. Evan Wolfson Tasked Graduates to ‘Pick Up the Baton’

Courtney Munson, Writer May 24, 2016

Students gathered at UIC Pavilion to celebrate the graduation of NEIU’s Spring 2016 class. With the lack of a budget looming over the 2016-17 academic year, keynote speaker Dr. Evan Wolfson struck...

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,...

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