NEIU Independent

BREAKING: White Sox miss out on Hamels, Wheeler

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2019

Two days ago, there was speculation that the Chicago White Sox were interested in adding two free agent starting pitchers. On Wednesday, the White Sox watched their two primary targets sign elsewhere. The...

Breaking down Hossa’s Hall of Fame eligibility

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2019

Former Blackhawks’ winger Marian Hossa will be eligible for the Hall of Fame consideration beginning in 2020, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Sports Network. Hossa, a three-time Stanley Cup Champion...

NEIU’s boxing club packs a punch

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor • December 3, 2019

Sophomore Phillip Noffz helped reinvigorate NEIU’s previously dormant boxing club this past spring, offering students a safe outlet to release pent up aggression and stress. Noffz, a physics major...

WWE Survivor Series predictions

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2019

WWE returns to the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Ill., for its annual Survivor Series pay-per-view. Following the theme of brand supremacy that has dominated the past few editions, WWE has added NXT as a...

White Sox ink All-Star Yasmani Grandal to four-year deal

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2019

The Chicago White Sox signed All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal to a four-year, $73 million contract, the team announced Thursday. The contract is the largest in franchise history from a monetary standpoint. Grandal,...

The Independent’s top 10 NFL logos

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor • November 20, 2019

Who has the best logo in the NFL?

Can the Chicago Bears still make the playoffs?

Michael Gross, Writer • November 20, 2019

Expectations were high for the Chicago Bears coming into this season. The team was fresh off an NFC North Division Title and a 12-4 record in 2018-19. The Bears were returning nearly everyone from a defensive...