NEIU Independent

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...

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...

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...

NEIU Administration, What Will You Stand For?

Zachariah Simmons, Opinions Editor • February 27, 2024

Series of a Life of an International Student: Arrival to Chicago

Haruka Saito, Contributing Writer • February 12, 2024

My Top Five Essential Valentine’s Day Movies

Vincent Dilworth, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2024

a list of five movies that perfectly encapsulate what makes both the holiday and romantic love itself worth treasuring and respecting.

“Mean Girls” the Movie Musical: A Not So Fetch Adaptation of a Broadway Show

Bella Cardoza, Staff Writer • February 11, 2024

When “Mean Girls” was recently released in theaters on Jan. 12th, 2024, I had the chance to see the movie and ended up having a lot of thoughts about it. This movie is an adaptation of the “Mean...

Right Fight for Rights

Marshall Stewart, Alumni Contributor • February 11, 2024

In America, we have many examples of people being denied federal rights. For me, a Chippewa tribal member, my story of being denied these rights occurred at a pinnacle moment of my life when I was supposed...

“Vinland Saga” Season 2 Review

Dash Valladh, Contributing Writer • February 8, 2024

“I have no enemies” is a powerful quote that establishes the general theme of both the anime series and its source manga, and with this new season, the audience will finally understand the purpose...

Letter to the Editor: Lack of Native American Perspectives at NEIU

February 7, 2024

To the Editor, As a student of Northeastern Illinois University and an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, I am compelled to address a critical issue: the absence of Native American representation...

Old Tropes, New Tricks: A Review of “Poor Things”

Zachariah Simmons, Opinions Editor • January 29, 2024

The films of Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos are often unpredictable and discomforting. Whether you saw his last outing, “The Favourite,” or if you’re a pioneering fan and remember one...

“Saltburn” Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief • January 21, 2024

Released in late 2023, this British dramedy revolves around Oliver Quick (played by the electrifying Barry Keoghan) and his friendship with Felix Catton (played by “Euphoria”’s actor Jacob Elordi)...