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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

NYC action in solidarity with Ferguson. Mo, encouraging a boycott of Black Friday Consumerism.

Black Lives Still Matter

Maya Wagner April 14, 2015

When Bill Murray starred in the classic film Groundhog Day, it was hysterical.  In the movie Murray is unable to escape a time loop where he is doomed to repeat the events of Feb. 2 for the rest of his...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel defeated opponent Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in a historical runoff

A Dream Delayed

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor April 14, 2015

In a race of historic proportions, the mayoral election has finally concluded. Despite the results, this is a new beginning for Chicago and its politics, and it’s all thanks to Jesus “Chuy” Garcia....

Rapper and business mogul Jay Z is attempting to change the music industry with the launch of his new streaming service Tidal.

Tidal: Why, Why and Why?

Pablo Medina, Editor April 14, 2015

I will take the safe bet that anyone with a smartphone capable of downloading applications has Spotify. The biggest thing to come from the people of Sweden since wooden clogs and funny accents, Spotify...

A screenshot of one of the controversial tweets that Trevor Noah has come under fire for.

Trevor Noah and the Case of The Troublesome Tweets

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief April 14, 2015

As an employee, I am the worst. I rarely show up for my scheduled shift. When I do, I'm usually either hours early or hours late. I take the #boredatwork selfie like a champ with the audacity to tag my...

Gov. Rauner’s proposed cuts leave NEIU’s future plans unclear.

NEIU’s Budgetary Predicament

Michael Dunavant March 31, 2015

If Gov. Bruce Rauner is cutting funding for Illinois public universities by 31 percent, how can NEIU justify more spending? Beyond the debate on eminent domain and if it is ethical to forcibly appropriate...

Unpaid internships have a bad reputation, but can provide
valuable work experience

In Defense of Unpaid Internships

Andrew Pappas, Writer March 31, 2015

Americans have long been brought up understanding the “traditional” educational cycle. You start in preschool and kindergarten, move up to elementary school and junior high, then on to high school...

Madrid, Spain is a popular study abroad choice for students
across the world.

A Semester Abroad Equals A Lifetime of Joy

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor March 31, 2015

When I first began my college applications, I briefly considered the idea of moving away from home to go to school. It stayed at that, though, just an idea, and I ended up living at home while attending...

End police brutality

Ferguson Six Months Later

Maya Wagner March 5, 2015

Six months ago, a small town in Missouri faced an unspeakable tragedy. A white police officer by the name of Darren Wilson shot an unarmed black teenager. The victim, Michael Brown, was allegedly a suspect...

Depending on the neighborhood banks can be outnumbered by currency exchanges.

You May be ‘Post-Racial’ but Your Black Friend’s Bank Account Isn’t

Maya Wagner February 16, 2015

As a black woman, I often feel that I have to prioritize what I can be angry about at any given moment. Between the events in Ferguson and the unfair treatment of Marissa Alexander, I find myself struggling...

Catwalks in major global fashion cities have been criticized for appearing as lily-white as 2015’s slate of Oscar nominees.

Minority Representation in Fashion Improving, but at a Snail’s Pace

Grace Yu, Campus Life Editor February 16, 2015

With Fashion Week shortly around the corner (or perhaps Fashion “Month” - top international designers showcase their collections in New York, London, Milan and Paris from Feb.12 - March 11) it seems...

There are lists for everything,  including why sushi is better than a boyfriend.

Time for Millennials to Live Their Own Lives

Andrew Pappas, Writer February 16, 2015

The internet has made our generation suck. Social media websites and apps have become some of the most influential, powerful platforms in the world. Many great things like information sharing, friendship...

Who should be protected the victim of cyber bullying, or the privacy of the bully?

Facebook for Bullies but Festivus got the Rest of Us

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief February 16, 2015

Last August, former governor Pat Quinn signed legislation that would ban cyberbullying both in and out of schools in the state of Illinois...in theory. On Jan. 1, House Bill 4207 went into effect, allowing...

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