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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Current junior at NEIU, Xavier Becerra, plays Warren in the play and stands to the side as apart of the dramatics of one of the scenes. Featured in this photo is Becerra's silhouette and the spotlight on Stephanie Shum as she reads the written letters on stage.

Black Bear Island”: A Thrilling Tale Presented by the Stage Center Theatre Production

Marija Kraljevic, Contributing Writer May 15, 2024

Beginning on April 17, 2024, the NEIU Stage Center Theatre partnered with Silk Road Cultural Center to produce their Spring Season show, “Black Bear Island”. The Silk Road Cultural Center, according...

 Photo of the outside of Sissy's Sandwich on Foster Avenue

Sissy’s Sandwich Review

Ardash Vallath, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

To catch someone's attention, one of the tactics that can be employed is having an ostentatious name to attract the attention of a would-be customer. Sissy’s Sandwich has done just that.  It is located...

International Club Presents Japanese Culture with Kento’s Origami Presentation

Haruka Saito, Contributing writer April 17, 2024

In the International Club meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, Japanese exchange student, Kento Ogawa, kicked off the meeting with a presentation about the Japanese art form, origami. Origami is the...

A human figure getting to experience a virtual reality headset called the Apple Vision Pro.

Exploring the Apple Vision Pro: A Detailed Hands-On Experience

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor April 17, 2024

YouTube reviews on Apple Vision Pro elicited my curiosity to make an appointment with a local Chicago area Apple Store to experience the Apple Vision Pro firsthand because the reviews were very mixed....

The singer, Isabella Snow, with a flowing floral top holds a microphone in front of them. They have cat-eye eyeliner, their bangs cut short above their face with a sparkling hair band. Beside them is a saxophone player, Neil Carson, between notes, their saxophone is held low as they mouth along with the singer.

Safety Squad, Bumpus, and T.S.3 Bring out the Fun in Funk

Vick Perez-Segovia, Contributing writer April 17, 2024

  I bought tickets on a bit of a whim for a special Friday showing at Martyrs’ on North Lincoln Avenue at the edge of the Northcenter neighborhood. I was pleased to receive much more entertainment...

The image depicts a set of blue eyes against a yellow-orange splash of color. Underneath there are two silhouetted hands holding daggers that cross one another. Overlaid on the hands are two circular white outlines created crescent shapes with smaller circular shapes cut out. The image has an overlaid radial gradient of warm orange in the center and dark blue along the edges. The piece represents Chani's blue eyes as she watches Paul Atreides A.K.A. Muad'Dib in combat with Feyd-Rautha. The Media is india ink and gouache

Film Review: “Dune: Part Two”, Sci-fi Done Right

Vick Perez-Segovia, Contributing Writer April 17, 2024

As a disclaimer, I want to share that I have not read any of the Dune books series. But I have watched David Lynch’s directed movie “Dune” (1984). I also rewatched Denis Villeneuve’s directed movie...

Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley (left) puts her title on the line in her home country of Australia against Nia Jax (right).

WWE Elimination Chamber Sizzles Down Under

Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor April 17, 2024

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Somewhere Between Stacks and Algorithms: Libraries Remain the Last Strongholds of Unbiased Information

Ben Krause, Contributing writer April 3, 2024

As I wandered into the Jefferson Park library, the ambient soundtrack of the digital age filled the air, young and old making rhythmic tapping of keys as people engaged with computers. My own exploration ...

Navigating Loneliness: A Call to Action for NEIU Students

Asher Zigler, Contributing Writer April 3, 2024

When I applied to attend Northeastern Illinois University, I told myself that I’m going to get involved on campus. I want to develop leadership skills and find a meaning for myself. At my previous college,...

A Wonderful Game-Changing App on Smart Phones: ReVanced

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Android’s operating system is a major improvement and upgrade over what I encountered on the iPhone. Consequently, there is one app that has been an absolute game-changer—ReVanced. It allows for all...

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Lisa Frankenstein: An Undead Heartfelt Comedy

Bella Cardoza, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

What do you get when you combine the movies — “The Corpse Bride”, “Pretty in Pink” and “The Evil Dead”? You get “Lisa Frankenstein”! This movie is directed by Zelda Williams as her directorial...

Alex Niva, Finnish International Student, presents Finland's culture to International Club Student Members prior to members watching French film, Les Visiteurs.

International Club’s French Movie Night: “Les Visiteurs” Review

Haruka Saito, Contributing Writer February 27, 2024

Finnish International Student, Alex Niva, kicked off the Feb.14, 2024, International Club meeting with a presentation about the history of Finland. Niva spoke about a company that represents Finland, for...

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