NEIU Independent

A Cleaner and Greener NEIU

Christian Nivilinszky • April 15, 2014

Global warming and energy conservation may be a global problem, but at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), the effort to go green starts locally. The Independent spoke with Green...

Meet the New Student Government Leaders

Steven Villa, News Editor • April 15, 2014

The election results for the Student Government Association (SGA) at NEIU are now in. President Brenda Bedolla defeated Khadiga Ahmed in the electoral vote 319 - 263. Running for Vice-President, Stephanie...

Lech Walesa Hall to Keep Name

Luis Badillo, Writer • April 15, 2014

In a recent email to the university community, NEIU President Sharon Hahs announced that the name of Lech Walesa Hall will currently stay as is, despite a recommendation from the University...

PSA: Preventing Bike Theft

Emmanuel Gonzalez, Managing Editor • April 15, 2014

Efforts to end bike theft at NEIU start with the bike riders themselves. With the coming of warm weather, the Independent sat down with Sgt. Schulz to discuss tips and useful information that is essential...

SCC Review and Revision Committee

Peter Enger, Staff writer • April 23, 2013

The newly created Student Rights and Responsibilities Office is currently engaged in a Policy-creating process to rewrite NEIU’s Student Code of Conduct. Director Sharron Evans is heading up...

Mini-Golfing for Scholarship Money

Jacklyn Nowotnik-, Managing Editor • April 23, 2013

Mini-golf and seven Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) student and faculty made golf holes were just some of the highlights from the 2nd Annual Chuck Kane mini-golf fund raiser. The...

From CO2 to Biofuel

Christos Liardakis, Opinions Editor • April 23, 2013

Scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered a way to transform Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas into useful industrial products. The main force behind global warming is the excess CO2...

Police Blotter

Desiree Dylong, News Editor • April 23, 2013

The following crimes occurred on Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) main campus between the dates of March 9, 2013 and April 16, 2013. Three incidents of Theft over $300 occurred on campus, two...

Student Government Association (SGA) Debates

Meghan Joost, Staff writer • April 23, 2013

Candidates running for executive SGA positions for the 2013-2014 school year were given the chance to speak about their respective ideas during Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU)...

Local F.O.R.C.E. Helps Ex-Offenders Get Back to Work

Melissa Brand, Senior Staff Writer • April 23, 2013

Getting an education with a record can be a challenge as well.

Creating Grassroots Education at NEIU

Gary Soriano, Arts and Life Editor • April 23, 2013

NEIU’s hosted its 3rd Annual Creating Grassroots Education: A Collaborative Forum for those in pre-service education, practicing teachers, administrators, counselors and anyone else involved...

BoT Meetings Heralds Changes At NEIU

Luis Badillo and Emily Haddad • April 23, 2013

New buildings on Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)’s main campus, an increase in the student U-Pass fee and tenure for instructors were just some of the topics discussed at the recent...