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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Target is raising their employees’ wages to $15 per hour by 2020 in Chicago. Yet, the federal minimum wage is still seven dollars with twenty-five cents. 
By: Mike Mozart

Can’t survive on seven and twenty-five

Hailey G. Boyle, Arts and Life Editor October 17, 2017

Anyone who worked in retail will tell you that it is a nightmare. The long hours, the mind-numbing tasks, the interactions with customers that are a punishment from Hell, and all for a chicken-feed...

Hugh Hefner died on Sept. 27 at 91. He created a magazine that encouraged the exploitation and oversexualization of women. He also published articles that pushed the boundaries of the First Amendment.

The evolution of Playboy

Hailey G. Boyle, Arts and Life Editor October 17, 2017

For those of us who actually read “Playboy” for the articles, it is a sad day. The founder of the landmark magazine, Hugh Hefner, died on Sept. 27 at 91. Most obituaries either celebrate him as...

By: Cecilia Hernandez

University to night students: Want student services? Quit your day job

Liz Varmecky, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

As a night student, I work during the day and spend my evenings in class.  I arrive on campus around 5:30 p.m., but by that time the campus is closing down for the day. Student services and activities,...

The Hookup

The Hookup

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor September 27, 2017

On Thursday, Sep. 14 NEIU hosted “The Hookup,” an interactive Catharsis Production led by Anthony Dinicola, which looks at dating behaviors and how they can be hiding sexual violence. “I like...

The Cruel World We Tolerate: A Response to “Earthlings”

Nallely Padilla, Staff writer September 26, 2017

Sitting down in my favorite burger joint, I sip on my coke and I wait for my veggie burger. I keep my mind busy with my Facebook feed, randomly liking pictures and videos of cute dogs doing tricks. As...

To be or not to be Vegan?

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor September 26, 2017

I open up my Facebook page to another notification from my friend tagging me in a video on why people should go vegan, a common practice for him. On Instagram, another person posts a video showcasing how...

Here’s ‘The Hook Up’: Being an active bystander, reflecting on slut.

Cecilia G. Hernandez, Writer September 26, 2017

“Cockblock! Some cocks need to be blocked,” Anthony DiNicola said to a small audience of NEIU students in Alumni Hall. “We have to be willing to call them out.” During “The Hook Up” improv...

By: Brandi Nevarez

To Follet’s: New Technology more Hindrance than Benefit

Jenn Lee, writer September 12, 2017

As near as I can tell, Follett’s is categorizing their books entirely by author or editor surname. I prefaced that sentence with “as near as I can tell,” because after entering Follett’s this semester,...

By:  Brandi Nevarez

Student Aide: We need more

Rabea Aslam, writer September 12, 2017

I still remember my first year at NEIU as an international student back in 2016, frantically looking for a student aide job. Coming to a country where I’m not allowed to work affected me financially....

By: Brandi Nevarez

DACA: Why destroy the dream?

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor September 12, 2017

More than 800,000 people across the nation held their breaths on Sept. 5. They waited for President Trump’s decision on whether or not he would be terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...

Stop and Think: A student’s take on jumping straight into college after high school

Stop and Think: A student’s take on jumping straight into college after high school

Spencer Jones, Sports Editor August 22, 2017

College isn't for everyone, though there are statistics that show people with a higher education are more likely to generate more revenue over their lifetime. Being someone that's on the tail end of completing...

Letter to the editor

August 22, 2017

I am heartbroken to report receiving a layoff notice this morning from Northeastern Illinois University. NEIU has been my workplace and my home away from home for nearly 6 years. I have loved serving the...

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