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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

New SGA, New Agenda

New SGA, New Agenda

Steven Villa, News Editor August 22, 2015

Representatives from the Executive Board of the Student Government Association (SGA) said they are working on a campaign to increase student participation and transparency among all levels of student government. To...

Police Blotter, August 22

Police Blotter, August 22

August 22, 2015

The following offenses occurred on NEIU’s main campus from May 18 to August 13. May 19, Student Union: An unknown individual was reported to have been acting strange around a visiting high school...

Letter From The Editor

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 22, 2015

Dear fellow students, A new semester is beginning and for many new and returning students alike, a new semester is exactly that: a new beginning, a clean slate. Obtaining a college education is a...

Goldie Himself

LET’S GO GOLDIE LET’S GO

Rut Ortiz, News Editor August 22, 2015

Change is something that is necessary to grow and become stronger. "I am so excited,” said Director of Student Leadership Development (SLD) Veronica Rodriguez. “This has been my dream for a couple...

Trustees Jin Lee, Sharon K. Hahs, and Carlos Azcoitia (from left to right) amid the public comment portion of their meeting, receiving both supportive and negative feedback.

Future Course of Action for NEIU

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor June 23, 2015

Being on the verge of a new fiscal year, the Board of Trustees (BoT) June meeting homed a discussion around a reduced budget brought on by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget cuts. Although there...

Letter From The Editor: Luis Badillo

June 23, 2015

Summer means change for the Independent. It always has. Whether it’s change in our budget, changes in the school, changes in the staff, every summer brings a new era to the humble collegiate newspaper...

President Sharon K. Hahs has continued to meet with the Independent to clear up misconceptions and speak in detail about the Decade of Dreams project.

The Imminence of Eminent Domain

Michael Dunavant June 23, 2015

Although NEIU’s usage of eminent domain to acquire properties in the 3400 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue has caused a public backlash from the private owners of the properties, it must be iterated that...

The enrollment services office at NEIU is conveniently located next to bursar’s office and financial aid office.

Recruitment At NEIU

Viviana Serrano, Opinions Editor / Assistant News Editor June 23, 2015

Despite falling numbers in student retention and enrollment, NEIU moves forward to increase both areas in the upcoming school year. NEIU has focused to recruit high school students from schools in the...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

June 23, 2015

The following offenses occurred on NEIU’s main campus from April 15 to May 15: April 15, Parking Facility A student reported the emblem of her car being stolen. April 16, Fine Arts Building A university...

Year by year, state appropriations for public universities have dwindled, with 2015 being the fourth consecutive year NEIU has had budget cuts.

Nickel and Dime NEIU

Rut Ortiz, News Editor June 23, 2015

Dollars and cents were the subject of the open meeting to discuss the university budget between concerned patrons, faculty and university leadership. A panel on stage of the NEIU auditorium consisted...

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