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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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...

A Cleaner and Greener NEIU

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...

All four members of the Golden Ticket won executive seats. (from left to right) Stephanie Garcia, Amanda Steflo, Jessica Guillen, and Brenda Bedolla

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 faces Bryn Mawr Ave, making it one of the more visible buildings on campus

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...

If not properly locked, bike thieves can remove a bike from a stand

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...

Dr. Erick Howenstine Presidential Fellow

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...

Solid CO2 a.k.a Dry Ice

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...

SGA

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)...

FORCE

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.
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