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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Congressman Gutierrez talks about how adversity in his early day in politics only motivated him further

Luis Gutierrez talks new Memoir, Politics, Student Activism

Luis Badillo, Writer June 3, 2014

Out of all the alumni to come out of Northeastern Illinois University, there is probably none more politically active than Luis Gutierrez, representative for the 4th Congressional District of Illinois. The...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

June 3, 2014

The following offenses occurred at respective NEIU campuses through the dates of April 25th to May 26th. 1. Student Union, April 28th at 4:22 p.m., an unknown offender committed a theft over $300...

The Green Fee Deeds

The Green Fee Deeds

Janice G. Salas April 29, 2014

The effort for NEIU to go green continues, as members of the Green Fee Committee continue to propose and refine ideas to make the school a more eco-friendly place. The green fee is a $3 charge that...

Illinois Needs Another Big Ten School, Suburban Lawmakers Say

Illinois Needs Another Big Ten School, Suburban Lawmakers Say

Andrew Pappas, Writer April 29, 2014

Illinois State Senators Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) and Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) have introduced legislation in the state’s capitol to explore the possibility of a current in-state university joining...

Putting the Butt Out on State Campuses

Putting the Butt Out on State Campuses

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor April 29, 2014

Before lighting up a cigarette on July 1, consider the Illinois SB 2202 law, otherwise known as the Smoke-Free Campus Act. If in effect, it might prohibit smoking on any state-supported institution of...

Potential State Cuts Loom Over NEIU

Potential State Cuts Loom Over NEIU

Paloma Porte April 29, 2014

  NEIU could lose a significant amount in state funding depending on the outcome of the current budget debate. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn plans to oppose major cuts in state spending on social...

A Decade of Dreams, Piece by Piece

A Decade of Dreams, Piece by Piece

Rut Ortiz, News Editor April 29, 2014

The dream continues to live on for NEIU, the only state university in Illinois that does not have housing for its students. NEIU is currently executing an expansion and renovation project that will...

Helldobbler’s Town Hall Hopes to Open Doors

Sergio Almodovar April 29, 2014

Provost Richard J. Helldobler began the town hall meeting to discuss NEIU’s issues of enrollment, end of the year spending and possible budget cuts. Handling New Students Currently, NEIU’s enrollment...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

April 29, 2014

sThe following offenses occurred at Northeastern Illinois University between March 26 and April 24. 1. March 26, 1:00 p.m. There was a report of criminal defacement to state supported property in which...

Chicago Professor Raises Less Than Their National Peers

Chicago Professor Raises Less Than Their National Peers

Wojtek Warias April 29, 2014

According to an annual study by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), many Chicago area colleges and university professors fell behind the national average in salary by 2.2 percent...

El Centro of Attention

El Centro of Attention

Ashley Campbell April 24, 2014

There’s been quite the buzz about the new El Centro building’s unique design elements and its placement along the Kennedy Expressway. Architect Juan Moreno said he and his firm set out to not only...

Chemo therapy still remains one of the most common ways to fight cancer

Cancer Today

Briana Solomon April 15, 2014

Cancer is not the death sentence it used to be, but for many Americans, it’s still one of the largest killers. In fact, according to a 2011 report from the Center for Disease Control, cancer ranks in...

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