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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

To ComEd or Not to ComEd?

Meghan Joost, Staff Writer February 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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...

New Lounge Brings Asbestos Worries

Linda Monacelli February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - Before winter break, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) began renovating the student lounge in the basement of the E building. Among other things, the carpeting was removed,...

Bridge to SSA: Connecting NEIU students to University of Chicago.

Luis Badillo, Writer February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - Professor Marius Dancea was once a student at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), just like most reading this article. He too roamed the halls in between classes and worried...

The Online Educational Model

Hiram Crespo February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - For the first time in US history, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and reached one trillion dollars.  It created social unrest when it became one of the most prominent...

Energy Drink Risks May Jolt New Prohibition

Christos Liardakis February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - Finals coming up? Reaching the deadline for that project that’s been held off until the last minute? These thoughts are always running through students’ heads and for everyone...

Not Just a Feeling of Loneliness

Meghan Joost February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - Feeling blue? Changing family dynamics, increased social isolation and an aging population are all factors that contribute to loneliness. According to Dr. Christopher Merchant,...

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Increased Prices for CTA

Allice Perry and Lauren Gugwor February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] -   Frequent riders of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are now paying more out of pocket to travel. The fare hikes went into effect on Jan 14, 2013, and are expected...

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