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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

CTA

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...

We’re Almost Back to the Future

Melissa Brand February 8, 2013

  - [post-date] - Several hoaxes circulated around the Internet in 2012 saying that the day Marty McFly went “to the future” in Back to the Future II, had finally arrived. The actual day...

Student Wallets

Student Loan Tax Increase Looms Ahead

Gary Soriano January 26, 2013

  [post-date].   Students seeking to pay back their loans after graduating will have higher taxes attached to their repayment plans. A new change to repayment plans seeks to reduce the...

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