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NEIU Connected to Blue Bike Network

Steven Villa, News Editor • October 6, 2015

If there’s any single experience common to the whole NEIU community, it’s the commute. On any given day — whether it’s on foot, by wheels or on rails — students, staff and faculty alike condemn...

No Papers Does Not Mean No Diploma

Laura Rojas, Writer • October 6, 2015

Many students work to pay their way through college. Yet some do so with the additional anxiety of possible deportation. NEIU’s Undocumented Students Project (USP) hopes to provide aid for these students...

NEIU Overcrowding Issue — Classroom Assignment Mishap

September 22, 2015

A saved seat is typically expected by anyone who registers on time for their class — having a chair to sit in is seen as a given. But early this semester, in classrooms with fewer chairs than registered...

Appropriation in Hesitation

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor • September 22, 2015

Planning for the unexpected Every public university’s administration in the state faces the same question: How much of their budgets can they expect will need to be cut for the next fiscal year? At...

Letters of Leadership

The Wizard • September 22, 2015

In the beginning, there was nothing…unless you believe in the cyclical universe theory, but that's not the point. The point is, as the universe expanded, it grew infinitely beautiful in it's complexity,...

Meet the Police: Sgt. Lawrence Loster

Alejandra Franco and Brisa Becerril • September 22, 2015

Independent: Where are you from? I was born in California, but I was only there for two years. Independent: What part of California? Monrovia, it’s around Pasadena. I didn’t move, my parents...

Are You in the Zone?

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor • September 22, 2015

The new parking system at NEIU has made major changes to the way students, faculty and staff obtain a permit for the fall semester. The parking permits are now electronic. Individuals are required to...

Researching to Remember

Kate Hilliard, Writer • September 22, 2015

The Genocide Research Group Countless crimes against humanity go unrecognized. But it’s through the efforts of today’s researchers and activists the voices of tomorrow can be empowered. Three...

Thank You Cards for the Office: $15; New Purchase System: Priceless

Pablo Medina, Editor • September 22, 2015

A paperless purchasing program is in the works for all departments at NEIU. Michael Pierick, NEIU’s Vice President for Finance and Administration, will administer credit cards to all department financial...

Understanding Your Tuition Bill

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief • September 9, 2015

There seems to be a fee for everything at NEIU. What does it all mean and where does the money go? How do students benefit from these fees? Below is a list of the current fees at NEIU, the amount of...

Funding Calls for Five or More

Steven Villa, News Editor • September 9, 2015

Legislative discord was sparked with the passing of Senate Bill 17, which alters the rules for student organizations when requesting funds from the Council of Clubs (COC). All chartered organizations...

Police Blotter, September 8

Pablo Medina, Editor • September 9, 2015

The following offenses occurred on NEIU’s Main Campus from August 13th to September 1st. August 13, Ronald Williams Library: Two students were involved in a verbal altercation. August 14, Parking...