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The Beauty of Black History

Rut Ortiz, News Editor • March 1, 2016

Activist and son of Black Panther Fred Hampton Sr. never received the opportunity to meet his father. Addressing the members of the audience with a baritone “Right on,” Fred Hampton Jr. visited NEIU...

Bilingual Brains and Cognitive Function

Jason Merel, Writer • March 1, 2016

Being bilingual may be more of an asset than most people realize. Dr. Shahrzad Mahootian, professor of linguistics, and Steven Schott, a linguistics graduate student, are conducting a study on...

NEIU to Stay Open for Spring Semester

Luis Badillo, Writer • March 1, 2016

Northeastern Illinois University will stay open for the start of a Fall 2016 semester, but not without seeing a $9.6 million reduction in spending. The news comes out of a Feb. 23 open budget forum,...

Letters of Leadership: Alpha Psi Lambda

March 1, 2016

It is an honor to be able to share with you who the noble brothers and sisters of Alpha Psi Lambda, National Incorporated are. Alpha Psi Lambda was established at The Ohio State University on February...

NEIU to Rauner: Fund Our Degrees

Rut Ortiz, News Editor • March 1, 2016

The cheer “FUND OUR FUTURES” bellowed out from the building E auditorium last Thursday. Students, faculty and staff gathered for a rally to speak out against the budget crisis. “It is time for us...

Protestors Go to Springfield to Take on the Budget Impasse

Independent Staff • March 1, 2016

Angela Weisgal, Melissa Johnson, Erika Rios and Steven Villa contributed to this story Several hundred college students, faculty and staff from Illinois public universities made their way to Springfield...

Green Fee May Fund Carpool App

Luis Badillo, Writer • February 16, 2016

Though services like Uber and Lyft are popular ways to get around the city, NEIU may get its own rideshare app through the University's Green Fee Committee. The proposal came out of a Feb. 11 meeting...

Pedroso Center Hosts Sign Language Luncheons

Laura Rojas, Writer • February 16, 2016

The Angelina Pedroso Center now welcomes NEIU community members to sit down for silent luncheons Wednesdays at noon. It won’t be the cold shoulder that will cause those tight lips, but is intended to...

Beck’s Bookstore Might Close

Laura Rojas, Writer • February 16, 2016

After 50 years of business, the partnership between Beck’s Bookstore and Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) may be coming to an end. The university announced the end of the Beck’s Bookstore’s...

Letters of Leadership: SLAM

February 16, 2016

Hello, Northeastern Illinois University Community, Inspiration stirs the soul, while souls awaken one another to the arts. The “SLAM” Open Mic Poetry Club extends to the students, faculty and...

Farewell to NEIU’s Chief of Police

Laura Rojas, Writer • February 16, 2016

After 11 years of service, NEIU will say goodbye to Police Chief James Lyon Jr, who accepted a position as director of public safety at Augusta University in Georgia. Lyon was picked to fill the position...

Alumna and Activist Returns from Capitol Hill

Rut Ortiz, News Editor • February 16, 2016

Shortly after receiving her bachelor’s in political science at NEIU’s 2015 winter commencement, Chicago based Syrian activist Ala'a Basatneh was bound for Washington DC — personally invited by Congressman...