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NEIU Independent

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NEIU Independent

El Centro Students Want More Events

Rodrigo Rodriguez, Guest Writer November 8, 2024

NEIU students at the El Centro campus say they want more fun events. Although NEIU has many recreational or “fun” events, many are held at the main campus.  There have been many events announced...

The New Life Centers pantry on the 2700 block of South Lawndale Ave.

Violence at Food Pantry in Little Village

Isaiah Rodriguez, Guest Writer November 8, 2024

Three elderly people were robbed and beaten in front of a food pantry located on the 2700 block of South Lawndale Avenue in Little Village, as reported by WGN. Although this event happened in May of 2023,...

Broken Wings: The Tragedy of “The Crow”

Broken Wings: The Tragedy of “The Crow”

Vincent Dilworth, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

A Grave Opportunity  In the wonderful world of Hollywood, death is irrelevant and tragedy is opportunity. In the case of 1994’s “The Crow”, a real bullet inadvertently (or negligently) loaded...

Earn and Van after traveling to a German-themed festival discuss their cultural differences as well as their tumultuous relationship, as the episode ends on an uneasy note.

Is “Atlanta” the Best TV-Show of All Time?

Emilia Prebeck, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

Recently, I decided to give Donald Glover's TV series “Atlanta” a much needed re-watch. During season 2 episode 4 in which Earn (played by actor Donald Glover) and Van (played by actress Zazie Beetz)...

Cafeteria Elevator in Student union with a out of order sign on elevator button.

NEIU: No Elevators In Use

Asher Zigle, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) has long prided itself on providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for its diverse student body. However, recent struggles with elevator malfunctions...

"Feminists and LGBTQ+ People for a Free Palestine!" banner states with the black, white, red and green colors of the Palestine flag. Several members are holding the banner, marching with several other members of the coalition.

Protest at the DNC

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer October 6, 2024

Throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), there were several protests that the Independent staff covered that were representative of the various organizations that came out to protest.  Many...

Participates in the Coalition to March on DNC hold the black and white cutouts of US Vice President Kamala Harris and Russia President Vladimir Putin with red streamers connected to their hands to convey the funding of genocide.

Counter Protesting the DNC at Union Park

Jasmine Rodriguez and Ryland Roberts September 18, 2024

On Aug. 19, 2024, the Coalition to March to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) gathered at Union Park on its opening day. The coalition aimed to advocate for various demands including funding for...

(left to right) Gemini Gnull, Hatem Abudayyeh, Dr. Tammy Abudhnais, Dod McColgan - speakers for the press conference on August 22, 2024 at Union Park.

“20,000 people in the streets with” Coalition to March on the DNC

Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor September 13, 2024

The Coalition to March on the DNC held its last press conference on Aug. 22, 2024, at Union Park. During their press conference, Hatem Abudayyeh, spokesperson for the Coalition of March on the DNC and...

At Union Park, the Coalition to March on the DNC host an outdoor stage to host their program for the opening day at Union Park.

Who is the Coalition to March on the DNC?

Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor September 12, 2024

The Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention (DNC) led organized marches in Chicago on Aug. 19 and 22, 2024. They began in Union Park and marched from Washington Boulevard to Park 578 near...

ASUS Vivobook, where it has Windows 11

A Longtime Windows User Makes First Impressions of Windows 11

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor September 4, 2024

      Windows 10 will only receive free updates for another 15 months, and then it will take out-of-pocket expenses to get updates for an additional three years. Windows 11...

An Android phone has the Musicolet app playing the song "In The Summer Time" by Shaggy & Rayvon from the album "Boombastic." The synced lyrics are on screen, and the current lyric is in bolded font and reads, "In the summertime when the weather is high." Several controls of the music playing app are visible onscreen as well as several organizational icons along the bottom tray of the app.

Longtime iPod User Loves Musicolet App on Android

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Listening to music has been a longtime hobby of mine since my childhood. I started listening to mp3s with a Creative Media Player, and then I adopted an iPod classic 4th generation, iPod Touch 4th generation,...

Round Pizza with square slice cuts for pizza.  Round pepperoni piece are main topping.

Calo Ristorante: A Place for Pizza Enthusiasts

Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor July 29, 2024

Calo Ristorante is a family-owned establishment that has operated since 1963 in the heart of the Andersonville area, offering a diversity of Italian and American cuisine including steak, chicken, fish,...

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