Skip to Main Content
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

Thrilling Wonders and Dark Delight, A Look At “Curious Toys” by Elizabeth Hand

Angie Ybarra, Writer April 21, 2023

Trigger Warning: This story contains topics that some may find disturbing.  Sexual suggested content, murder, cross-dressing, and other content that might be disturbing to some readers.   Imagine...

Recital Hall Presents 3 Nights of Eclectic Musical Fusion: a Jazz Band, a Brass Band and a Classical 19th Century Viennese Orchestra to Take the Stage!

Recital Hall Presents 3 Nights of Eclectic Musical Fusion: a Jazz Band, a Brass Band and a Classical 19th Century Viennese Orchestra to Take the Stage!

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor April 4, 2023

On Feb. 27, 2023, Raphael Crawford’s Quintet jazz band concluded the four-part series of NEIU’s Department of Music’s presentation of the Black Heritage Month Jazz Concert Series. The cost of attendance...

Letter To The Editor

Tylon Hudson, Student April 4, 2023

#1) My name is Tylon and I am a resident of the prison industrial complex at Stateville C[orrections] C[enter]. I am also [an] NEIU/UWW Student. I write, in short, and from lived experience, to share...

Book Vs. Movie Adaptation Why ‘The Cabin at the End of the World’ is Better Than ‘Knock at the Cabin’

Luz Analitis, Arts and Life Editor March 21, 2023

I completely understand that book-to-movie adaptations inherently can not be exactly like the book it is based on. Things get left out due to time constraints and creative freedom is always involved with...

Biden Touts Accomplishments, Lays Out Plans for Future in State of the Union

Angie Ybarra, Writer March 21, 2023

By now you have either watched or heard something about the State of the Union address.  According to recent polls, Joe Biden walked into the State of the Union with a 47% approval rating. The creation...

The Case Against Upgrading Community Colleges to Universities

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor March 21, 2023

The question still remains about whether community colleges should obtain university status. The answer dives far deeper than what I wrote on Feb. 7, 2023. It is a topic worthy of critical, moral and cogent...

The Tragic Normalization of School Shootings

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief February 21, 2023

School shootings are the new normal it seems: They have become common enough that you can find someone that has been a victim in a shooting.   On Feb. 13, 2023, there was a shooting that took...

Students and Faculty Need More Than a Voice

Dan Maurer, News Editor February 21, 2023

Since coming to Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in the all of 2022, I have been privileged, or cursed, with covering the downward spiral of NEIU, and the faculty’s attempts to save the university...

Are Community Colleges That Offer Four-Year Degrees Worth it?

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor February 7, 2023

Community college is often considered a budget-friendly place to transfer general education credentials to university or a nifty applied associate’s degree in the trades. However, this mentality has...

And the Results Are in! Midterm Election Results 2022

Angie Ybarra, Writer February 7, 2023

Here we are, ushering in the New Year 2023, and until recently we were, and in some cases still are, waiting on the results of the midterm elections that took place on Nov. 8, 2022. The face of the nation...

Photo by Author

A Beautiful Morning at The Nest: A Resident’s First Impression

Scott Andrews, Writer February 7, 2023

As the sun rose on a beautiful Sunday morning, I realized how fortunate I am to be at NEIU, and living at The Nest on-campus residence community. My morning began at 3:45 a.m. I enjoyed a banana, had a...

Should President Biden Resign Over the Classified Documents Scandal?

Scott Andrews, Writer February 7, 2023

If President Trump is to be prosecuted for his crimes, I believe President Biden should consider resignation for the strength of our democracy to survive. President Trump’s alleged crimes against our...

Skip to content