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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teacher's Union and NEIU alumna, spoke about the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the meaning of social justice.

“What Does Social Justice Mean to You?”

Mary Kroeck February 2, 2016

Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), was the keynote speaker at the annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 21. The event was sponsored by...

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NEIU to Stay Up Through Spring, Future Still Uncertain

Brett Starkopf February 2, 2016

President Hahs remains optimistic about NEIU’s near-future moving forward amid the budget crisis. The State of Illinois has lacked a budget since June 2015, putting public universities like NEIU in a...

Daniel L. Goodwin stands alongside faculty, staff and students at the landing of the President's Office.

A Golden Donor

Brett Starkopf December 2, 2015

NEIU’s college of education will be named after Daniel L. Goodwin, an alumnus of NEIU, for his philanthropic support and leadership. It is the first time in the school’s 148-year history that a college...

President Hahs at the French Club and SGA's bake sale to raise money for the French Red Cross

Prayers, Pride and Peace for Paris

Chris Starnawski December 2, 2015

Terrorists associated with ISIS killed 130 people and injured 352 in the deadliest attack in France since World War II on Nov. 13. They opened fire in the Bataclan and a restaurant and detonated two bombs...

Crews finish putting up the Grand Menorah for this year's lighting.

Winter Break Events

Robin Bridges, Mary Kroeck, and December 1, 2015

Winter break means a lot more than Christmas day and New Year’s Eve. Living around Chicago means there are many interesting and diverse events all over the city.   Kwanzaa is a pan-African...

Students discussed financial aid problems with the admissions office.

Administration Works With Students Over Financial Aid Issues

Laura Rojas, Writer December 1, 2015

The Student Government Association (SGA) and Administration Office hosted a meeting to discuss financial aid and the issues some students are facing Nov. 17. Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services...

Board of Trustees Approves Fee Increases for Fiscal Year 2017

Board of Trustees Approves Fee Increases for Fiscal Year 2017

Steven Villa, News Editor December 1, 2015

The Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to increase tuition and fees for fiscal year 2017 (FY17) at their Nov. 19 meeting. FY17 begins on July 1 of 2016 and ends on June 30 of 2017. The decision was made...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

December 1, 2015

The following offenses occurred on the NEIU main campus from Nov. 13 to Nov. 23: Nov. 13, Lech Walesa Hall: an unknown offender wrote graffiti on a desk. Nov. 15, Ronald Williams Library: a student...

Elevator Problems

William Castro, Writer December 1, 2015

Two students found themselves trapped inside the library’s central elevator on Nov 23. This is the second time the elevator malfunctioned in November. One of the students, Erica Traub, a junior majoring...

The Fee for a Greener NEIU

Laura Rojas, Writer November 18, 2015

The Green Fee Committee discussed present and past initiatives and the future allocation of their budget, currently at $66,000 at their Nov. 5 meeting. The green fee, three dollars charged per semester...

Members of the NEIU community honor their departed loved ones at the Dia De Los Muertos Altar in the Angelina Pedroso Center

November is For Remembering

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor November 18, 2015

Through the Angelina Pedroso Center, the NEIU community is welcome to participate and celebrate the Dia de los Muertos Community Altar. El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican holiday in...

Many former convicts find walls between them and a career after leaving prison, making it difficult to start a new life.

Prison Reform Receives Bipartisan Support

Chris Starnawski November 18, 2015

At Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, President Barack Obama called upon federal agencies to “ban the box,” on Nov. 2. The act is intended to reduce discrimination towards formerly incarcerated...

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