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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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Bears reportedly interested in Carr

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

A Thursday morning tweet by Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr set off a social media firestorm. The photo, which shows Carr embracing current Chicago Bears and former Raiders’ outside linebacker Khalil...

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NFL to revamp playoff format

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is progressing toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement that would include major changes to the current playoff format.  Under the proposal,...

Bulls rookie makes NBA history...again.

Bulls rookie makes NBA history…again.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2020

Bulls' guard Coby White etched his name in the record books by becoming the first rookie in NBA history to score 30 or more points in three consecutive games while coming off the bench. White also became...

Yoan Moncada vs. Javier Báez

Yoan Moncada vs. Javier Báez

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2020

Following an underwhelming 2018 campaign from Yoan Moncada, fans of Major League Baseball began floating the prospect of the former MLB Pipeline No. 1 overall prospect failing to realize his lofty potential. While...

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Zach Lavine highlights NBA All-Star snubs

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2020

With the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game reserves, it’s time to indulge in our annual tradition of highlighting deserving players who were left off the All-Star roster. Like most years, many worthy...

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