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Is a bigger military presence the solution?

Iraq War Repeats Failed US Military Policies of the past

Harry G. Karadimos September 23, 2014

One of the greatest disappointments since America’s involvement in Vietnam, lasting from the 1940’s until 1975 (when the United States left defeated), is America’s involvement in Iraq. Both...

A make your own salad bar.

Trouble at the Salad Bar

By Steven Villa - [post-date] - September 23, 2014

A wave of controversy has surrounded the salad bar in the NEIU cafeteria—the flat prices are gone, and in their stead is a new weight system; 39 cents per ounce of ingredients. The new system has been...

Ray Rice signing autographs.

Do Wealthy Professional Athletes Have to Follow the Same Rules as Us?

Michael Dunavant September 23, 2014

The recent slew of male professional athletes committing violent crimes has rightfully brought the issue of domestic abuse to the attention of American mass media. But the outrageously lenient criminal...

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Apple Release.

Apple Released a New iPhone

Tony Magallon, Writer September 23, 2014

Apple unveiled the iPhone 6, the best worst kept secret since the public acknowledged the phone’s existence online long before the official announcement. What’s the hype? The iPhone now has...

Illinois school funding.

Back to School 2014: Inequality Continues

Michael Dunavant September 9, 2014

  More than a year removed from the closing of 50 schools, Chicago Public School (CPS) students are back in class this week. After the largest mass closures of public schools in American history,...

Illinois flag.

Illinois State of Mind

Rut Ortiz, News Editor September 9, 2014

What if someone limited your usage on your phone to eight text messages after you’ve already paid your bill or was limited to eight ounces of gasoline at the pump even though you purchased an entire...

AMC Galewood 14

Summer Block Bust

Tony Magallon, Writer September 9, 2014

Summer blockbuster season is over, and though you might think that with all of the big names and sequels, the summer would have been profitable for studios, however, the box office had its lowest attendance...

Thousands of faucets in Detroit have been shut off.

Detroit and the Crisis of World Water Rights

Steven Villa, News Editor September 9, 2014

  There is no greater affront and no greater threat to human rights than water deprivation and privatization. Say what you will about terrorist threats, oil tycoons, militarized police,...

Kurdistan is a territory that passes through several nations including Northern Iraq

Northern Iraq and the Rise of a Islamic State

Steven Villa, News Editor August 22, 2014

  Iraq is a sordid place; shattered by invasion and poor governance, it has become a hotbed for sectarian and political warfare. In the wake of the invasion of Iraq, President Bush proved...

Lil’ Kickers Chicago is a child development program that uses soccer to build physical and cognitive skills in children 18 months to 9 years old

Join the Newspaper and Don’t Become a Reporter

Ashley Campbell, Writer August 22, 2014

  Okay, so I’m obviously not trying to discourage anyone from following their dreams of becoming the next big name in print media, but I am tired of hearing students dismiss their interest...

This protestor was holding a sign. Police respond with a shotgun in her face.

When Police Point Guns at Civilians, Do We Really Have Any Rights?

Michael Dunavant August 22, 2014

The ongoing protests in Ferguson, Missouri are a reaction to something that lingers in our society that goes beyond racism and power-tripped white policemen. The selective privileges those in law enforcement...

Karen Lewis

President of Chicago Teacher’s Union for Mayor?

Sergio Almodovar August 22, 2014

  Chicago’s mayoral race is coming in February and Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s possible opposition, Karen Lewis, may bring the kind of change Chicagoans are hoping for. During his first term,...

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