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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-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...
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...
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...
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)...