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The Rise and Fall of Another Empire

Henry Nguyen, Staff writer March 7, 2013

  E-books are on the rise along with the decline of bookstores. According to Associated Press, Dan Sewell, the first sign of the end of tangible books came when Borders went bankrupt and closed...

North Korea nuclear test

North Korea Launches Threats with Third Nuclear Test

Justin Cochran, Staff writer March 6, 2013

    “In the 30 years of my career I’ve never heard anything like it and it seems to me that we are not speaking about something that is even admissible, we are speaking about a...

Safety Issues At NEIU

Safety Issues At NEIU

Christos Liardakis, Opinions Editor February 21, 2013

  Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is experiencing an increase of student complaints and concerns about safety problems on campus. Fire safety protocol was called into question shortly...

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Campus Police Offer Safety Tips

Melissa Brand February 21, 2013

Crime and security threats happen at schools all around the nation, including Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU). While the current crime issues around the NEIU campus are relatively benign, recent...

Police Blotter

February 21, 2013

January: NEIU campus police encountered six cases of Motor Vehicle Offenses in which the driver’s license was suspended/revoked or there was no driver’s license. There was one case of Theft $300...

From the Desk of the Editor

February 21, 2013

The upcoming Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting will address several important items for students and faculty to be aware of. Action Item A, pertains to the recommendation of immediate tenure for the new...

To ComEd or Not to ComEd?

Meghan Joost, Staff Writer February 21, 2013

  Energy companies Integrys and Spark Energy have several things in common. Sales phone calls, frequent unsolicited letters and salespersons coming around at all hours of the day. Chicagoans...

Presidential Ideas for a New America

Desiree Dylong, News Editor February 21, 2013

  At the start of his State of the Union Address, President Obama spoke of the positive changes that have taken place within the past few years such as troops coming home, more jobs and an...

Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation

Luis Badillo, Writer February 21, 2013

  To the shock and surprise of the religious world, The Vatican made an announcement not heard in roughly 600 years: a Pope had decided to step down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. On...

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As Mali Conflict Continues, Chicago Malians React

Justin Cochran, Staff Writer February 21, 2013

  Despite an organized rebellion, a military coup and a foreign intervention on behalf of France happening all in less than a year, Mali has managed to stay in the margins of the American media....

Binational equality

Allice Perry, Staff Writer February 21, 2013

  Hope would be considered an understatement for gay couples and binational immigrants alike as they have waited decades for equality along with their basic rights. Things changed when Pres. Barack...

New Provost Joins NEIU

Melissa Brand February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - Richard J. Helldobler, Ph.D. was named the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective Jan. 2, 2013 at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU). Helldobler...

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