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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Is our freedom of press in peril

Is our freedom of press in peril

Danny Montesdeoca, Production Staff December 6, 2016

The U.S. has a luxury that some countries in the world can’t enjoy: freedom of the press. The press is sometimes called the fourth estate or fourth branch of government. They provide checks and balances...

The U.S. faces a massively uncertain future after the election of arguably the most controversial presidential candidate in it’s history.

Donald Trump, the 45th president of the US

Dovid Bulgatz, Writer November 23, 2016

Donald Trump has been elected to be the next president of the United States. I can't say I voted for him, but it doesn't matter, since Illinois voted Democrat. Actually, if you look at the election...

Farage, the leader of the U.K. Independence Party, has been Trump’s counterpart in U.K. by marginalizing minorities to gain political momentum.

The alt-right across the Atlantic

Pablo Medina, Editor November 23, 2016

Just as Britain wanted out of the European Union, the followers of Donald Trump wanted out of the Democratic leadership of the United States. According to a report from the National Police Chief’s...

The origins of the term “Race”

The origins of the term “Race”

Brian Quevedo, Writer November 23, 2016

I am going to let you in on a little secret that many seem to not be aware of: Everything you and I have learned about race is a false. It’s no one’s fault. Your family and peers have formed these...

The aftermath of an airstrike carried out by Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s capital of Sana’a.

U.S. bombed Yemen, does anyone care?

Danny Montesdeoca, Production Staff November 9, 2016

The U.S. has had a history of supporting oppressive and destructive regimes in all corners of the world. On Oct. 12 the U.S. bombed three radar satellites in the Houthi-controlled area in Yemen. One of...

Students gather in protest of tuition hikes at the University of Cape Town.

Education: A basic human right

Melissa Johnson, Writer November 9, 2016

How hard would you fight for your right to an education? Students at Johannesburg’s University of the Witwatersrand answered with a series of year-long, nation-sprawling protests. Recently, these protests...

Shailene Woodley was arrested on Oct. 10 while protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Shailene Woodley’s arrest and the Dakota Access Pipeline

Pablo Medina, Editor November 9, 2016

If there is a will, there is a way, and the human spirit will fight its way to truth and honor. The Dakota Pipeline, an oil pipeline project created by Dakota Access LLC, has attracted much attention...

Death to imperialism: a fight for Kashmir

Death to imperialism: a fight for Kashmir

Danny Montesdeoca, Production Staff October 26, 2016

The imperialist practices of capitalist countries should no longer be tolerated by The People. India and Pakistan have been in dispute over Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. Recently, the tension between the...

A glimpse into anxiety and depression

A glimpse into anxiety and depression

Courtney Munson, Writer October 26, 2016

Common Mental Health Issues: Anxiety Depression Depression/Anxiety Among College Students: Depression and anxiety are common issues faced by students due to stressors in the college environment....

American and Spanish politics: a comparison

American and Spanish politics: a comparison

Idoia Solano, Writer October 26, 2016

The political system of a country is one of the key elements when it comes to shape a country's society. Politics permeate every aspect of social life, influencing our daily lives more than we expect....

United States Capitol

Always read the fine print

Eric Rodriguez, Writer October 11, 2016

A new law has members of Congress rethinking their votes and has me rethinking my vote as well. Many members of both the House and Senate failed to consider the repercussions of a new law allowing individuals...

Participants from NEIU join over 10000 protesters-from rally points all over the city and state for a one day strike and rally downtown this past spring.

School’s in: The Chicago Teachers Union strike

Pablo Medina, Editor October 11, 2016

The teachers may be out, but the schools are staying on schedule for Chicago Public Schools. Though the members of Chicago Teachers Union will strike Oct. 11, CPS plans to keep the doors of public schools...

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