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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...

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...

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...

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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