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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Terrorism and media: A fair coverage?

Idoia Solano, Writer February 21, 2017

In recent years we have witnessed what it seems to be a dramatic rise in the frequency and seriousness of terrorist attacks. We are blasted by an enormous amount of news segments every time a terrorist...

Puppy mills deny dogs a good quality of life, an animal rights violation.

Hollywood’s ruff patch with animal rights

Amaris E. Rodriguez, Opinions Editor February 21, 2017

“A Dog’s Purpose,” is a movie that tells the story of a dog who gets reincarnated as different dogs, each serving a purpose in their human’s life. I’m a sucker for movies that involve animals,...

The Global Gag Rule sparked protests internationally. Pictured above is a sign from a Women’s March in Frankfurt, Germany.

Trump’s executive order jeopardizes women’s health

Idoia Solano, Writer February 8, 2017

President Donald J. Trump reinstated what is popularly known as the “Mexico City Policy” on Jan. 23. By signing this executive order,  the U.S. will no longer be aiding  any nongovernmental organizations...

Thousands of Americans rely on the ACA, or Obamacare, for their healthcare needs. With repealment looming, Americans are unsure on whether or not they will be insured.

Decisions made too soon: Repealing the ACA

Pablo Medina, Editor February 7, 2017

A population remains healthy with a service as essential as water and heat: affordable healthcare. However, from the looks of President Donald Trump’s first executive order, that service will be harder...

The incredibly inept Betsy DeVos

The incredibly inept Betsy DeVos

Eric Rodriguez, Writer February 7, 2017

Once in a blue moon there will come a candidate for a cabinet position who shows such a disturbing lack of knowledge in the field that it becomes befuddling as to how that person was selected. That’s...

A display shows a bronze bust and Walesa's written letters to NEIU.

Lech Walesa Hall: His name, here to stay

Sara Nesis, Writer February 7, 2017

Lech Walesa, workers' rights activist, leader of the Solidarity Party in Poland and former president of the Republic of Poland is the very name engraved on one of our most well known buildings here at...

Stage Center Theatre's production of "Real Women Have Curves," directed by Mary Kroeck, enabled  five Latina women to bond and showcase their talent.

Self-reflection of my experience in theatre

Cecilia Hernandez, Production Assistant January 25, 2017
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Demonstrations  ared up across the nation this past weekend either to resist Trump’s presidency or to make a statement of solidarity.

The music industry says no to Trump

Covadonga Solares, Writer January 25, 2017

After the emotional farewell speech former President Obama delivered in Chicago, the city that marked his political career and where he met the love of his life, the time comes for our new president-elect...

Meryl Streep, one of the greatest actresses of the 20th century and early 21st, is also a strong anti-bullying proponent.

Anti-bullying’s latest proponent: Meryl Streep

Regina Torres, Writer January 25, 2017

Political and social climates that are heading for an ugly direction occasionally need someone to take a stand in order to help spur positive action. Enter Meryl Streep and the speech delivered at this...

 Trump now is tasked with leading a country that elected him on the basis of his hateful rhetoric.

Trump’s tone changes, rhetoric amended?

Eric Rodriguez, Writer December 6, 2016

The Trump balloon is deflating. Can you hear it? Its hateful hiss now grows faint. The once bold and brash Trump is now appearing more timid than ever as he continues to walk back his preposterous policy...

Northeastern is the most diverse university campus in the Midwest and 22nd most diverse nationally, according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education diversity rankings.

Love is our resistance

Covadonga Solares, Writer December 6, 2016

On Nov. 15, four bathroom stalls in BBH were spray painted with racially charged graffiti promoting the segregation of students by their ethnicity. This left many of the witnesses in disbelief. The...

Should Facebook be held accountable for the plethora of fake news outlets spreading unreliable news articles to the public, especially considering the role social media has played in recent years?

Facebook has ruined political discourse

Christopher Pattyn, Writer December 6, 2016

The 2016 Presidential Election exposed in excruciating detail how terrible social media, specifically the ease with which Facebook users can share fake news stories appearing in their newsfeeds, is for...

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