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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

NEIU students have a chance to study abroad in one of the twenty-four different partnered universities, with six more becoming available later this year  in France, Brazil, Colombia, India and Pakistan

Information Exchange on Studying Abroad at Mobility Fair

Kristen Reyes March 10, 2015

The tunnel that connects the main building to Lech Walesa Hall (LWH) also connects students to the opportunity to study around the world. There students can find the International Partnerships Offices...

Michael J. Pierick shares insight to Governor's impending cuts

NEIU Prepares For Proposed $11.9 Million Cuts

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor March 10, 2015

With a recent budget proposal in the state general assembly, NEIU administration held an open forum to prepare for what might be a financial “doomsday.” Students, faculty and staff sat next to one...

While Hispanic Serving Institutions share many common struggles, many speakers spoke about the unique experience at their university and what they have encountered.

El Centro Hosts Inter-Institutional Ideas

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor February 25, 2015

Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are hosts to a population of students that have been historically marginalized and have suffered low socio-economic status in the United States. To ensure the success...

Dr. Mateo Farzaneh speaks against ignorance and intolerance at Muslim Lives Matter.

Muslim Lives Matter: A Tribute and Memorial

Steven Villa, News Editor February 25, 2015

On Feb. 10, three American Muslims, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21; Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, 23; and Deah Shaddy Barakat, 19, were gunned down in their Chapel Hill residence in North Carolina by their neighbor,...

Dr. Kaplan-Weinger midst the daily grind of being a professor at her office.

Culture of the Tongue

Maya Wagner February 25, 2015

Exploring humanity under a lens of language, linguistics professor Judith Kaplan-Weinger and NEIU alumna Char Ullman recently co-wrote a textbook titled “Methods for the Ethnography of Communication:...

Historically, the Social Work Department at NEIU has always been very active, in 2012, they organized a 3rd annual bridge to SSA event.

NEIU To Offer Master’s Program In Social Work

Grace Yu, Campus Life Editor February 25, 2015

NEIU will begin offering the Master of Social Work (MSW) program in the Fall 2016, according to a university press release. Becoming NEIU’s 36th master’s program, the MSW will be accredited like its...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

February 25, 2015

The following offenses occurred on NEIU’s campuses from Feb. 3 to Feb. 16, 2015: F Building, Feb. 3, an unknown offender stole a victim’s cellphone after it was left unattended on a countertop. Parking...

The game, "Yut Nori," played on the floor of NEIU's Village Square.

Diversity Week: Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Pablo Medina, Editor February 24, 2015

From arts and crafts to games and dance, the Student Union building thrived with groups introducing students and faculty to important traditions, such as dinner greetings, leisurely activities, and other...

SGA President Brenda Bedolla is seldom seen withhout a smile

Amidst Transition, SGA Aims Action at Administration

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor February 10, 2015

Students may not know much about the student senate right now. Their last meeting minutes were posted in September, making the last semester of legislation hard to track. Over that period, vacancies and...

Retired Cop Faces Restless Charges

Retired Cop Faces Restless Charges

Maya Wagner February 1, 2015

NEIU Justice Studies instructor and retired police officer Pat Hill has been advocating on behalf of Howard Morgan after Morgan, who is also a former police officer, was shot 28 times by four Chicago police...

Gentrification often splits a neighborhood in two directions, high income moves in, low income moves out.

The Case of Who Is Logan Square

Grace Yu, Campus Life Editor February 1, 2015

When it comes to Chicago’s historic neighborhoods, some city-dwellers think the concept of place is one that ought to be preserved against the forces of the market — and against the complex phenomenon...

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Education

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief February 1, 2015

America’s College Promise, otherwise known as #FreeCommunityCollege is a proposal being introduced by President Barack Obama during his sixth annual State of the Union Address next week. This proposal,...

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