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Police Blotter

Police Blotter

October 7, 2014

The following offenses occurred on NEIU’s main campuses between the dates of Sep. 1 to Sep. 18. A portion of offenses is listed that were not listed last issue between Sep. 1 to Sep. 15. 1. Parking...

Immigration reform leader arrested.

Immigration Reform, When?

Janice G. Salas September 23, 2014

  President Obama has been promising an immigration reform since his campaign in 2008. The Hispanic vote for Obama was 67 percent against John McCain in 2008, and in 2012 it rose to 71 to 27...

Dr. Connie Speake was one of the few public commenters who spoke in favor of student housing.

Neighborhood Community Speaks out at Board of Trustees Meeting

Luis Badillo, Writer September 23, 2014

Though often filled with dry talk of committee reports, finances and voting procedure, the NEIU Board of Trustees meetings are more often than not the most important meetings regarding the university's...

UAC’s first meeting.

Let The Advisory Begin

George Lanzourakis September 23, 2014

At NEIU there is a group of individuals known as University Advisory Council (UAC) devoted to serving the concerns of the NEIU community. The UAC’s first meeting of the academic year occurred on...

Diversity is prevalent in almost every scene at NEIU.

NEIU’s Highs and Lows

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor September 23, 2014

NEIU has been for a long time recognized as a diverse school through informal dialogue amongst its students and faculty, though it is now officially claimed as one of the most ethnically diverse schools...

HACU Logo.

What Does It Mean To Be A Hispanic Serving Institution?

Paloma Porte September 23, 2014

  Recently, a dialogue began on the NEIU campus regarding the question of exactly what it means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution. By the U.S Department of Education’s standards, the definition...

El Centro is Completo

El Centro is Completo

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor September 23, 2014

The long-awaited El Centro building became open for classes the past Saturday on Sept. 20, and will have its official debut on Tuesday Sep. 30 which will include an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. It...

Melian’s Master Space Plan

Melian’s Master Space Plan

Maya Wagner September 23, 2014

  The Master Space Plan is the culmination of input from over 300 participants from NEIU’s faculty and student body. The plan would modernize the library by increasing the amount of public...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor September 23, 2014

The following offenses occurred on NEIU’s main campus-site between the dates of Sep. 1 to Sep. 15. 5300 N. St. Louis Ave, Sep. 4, during a routine traffic stop, a subject was placed under arrest...

Pride Badge.

Hate Crime on Campus

Hailey Boyle September 23, 2014

  Lech Walesa Hall (LWH) has been the subject of mild controversy, since the former Polish president the building is named after made homophobic statements in early 2013. Many students and professors...

The Land of WZRD

The Land of WZRD

Rut Ortiz, News Editor September 9, 2014

A stone’s throw away from the now vacant WZRD radio studio is a multipurpose room where the wizards now dwell. In seeking refuge from the asbestos that has since been removed from the under layers...

Local residents who aren’t for NEIU’s expansion into the neighborhood let their lawns do the talking.

An Eminent Decade

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor September 9, 2014

  Within recent months, events have transpired between what has been called a “Land Grab” by NEIU Neighbors Coalition and the eminent domain process underway to claim properties along the...

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