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 is will be the  rst time in 5 Olympics that NHL Players will not be competing.

Gary Bettman doesn’t speak for us fans

Megan County, Staff Writer April 29, 2017

On April 3, the NHL announced that it would not be disrupting their 2017-2018 season to participate in the Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. This will be the first time in 5 Olympics that NHL Players...

Secco and his Tai Chi class is the best kept secret from the P.E. Complex.

NEIU’s best kept secret goes martial

Regina M. Torres, Writer April 29, 2017

Northeastern Illinois University is chock-full of surprises, even when it comes to classes offered in the way of athletics. I recently sat down for an informative and inspiring interview with NEIU...

Hitting the snooze button on NBA

Hitting the snooze button on NBA

Spencer Jones, Sports Editor April 11, 2017

We all need to rest, there's no way around it. Getting the proper amount of rest results in  having a better mental and physical lifestyle. It improves all aspects of your well-being and for the most...

From racially integrated locker rooms, to accepting openly gay athletes. Is the country finally ready to accept trans athletes too?

Making room for trans athletes

Megan Couty, Sports Editor April 11, 2017

Back in late March of this year, Mack Beggs, a high school student from Texas, was set to compete in the girl’s division of the state wrestling championship. The big problem some people had with that...

What makes for a good workout list?

What makes for a good workout list?

Emilie Messavussu, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

When it comes to exercising, some students on campus like fast-paced music that gets their blood pumping. For some, having an upbeat playlist helps their body max out its capabilities, while a slower tempo...

Muslim athletes like Zahra Lari and Manal Rostom get the chance to perform freely in their respected sports with the introduction of Nike’s Pro Hijab.

Nike reveals pro hijab

Covadonga Solares, Staff Writer March 29, 2017

After running a controversial commercial directed at Arab women, Nike unveiled its new “Pro Hijab,” a high performance Hijab for Muslim women athletes. In the advertisement, five female athletes...

She’s a girl: An underestimation of women in sports

Megan County, Staff Writer March 29, 2017

It’s the start of a new track season at Illinois Wesleyan University, and 17-time All-American athlete, Lauren Alpert-Zeunik, physical therapist, doctor of physical therapy, and certified strength and...

The new MLB rule changes for the 2017 season will attempt to shorten game times and attract younger fans.

MLB’s rule changes are necessary or ridiculous and there’s no middle ground

Naaim Siddiqi, Staff Writer March 28, 2017

Baseball season is finally here. After a five month break, the Cubs enter the 2017 season as the World Champions looking to defend their title and the White Sox enter as a rebuilding young team hoping...

Winston hasn’t learned from previous encounters with the opposite sex
that silence isn’t always golden.

An open letter to Jameis Winston: our girls shouldn’t be silent

Spencer Jones, Sports Editor March 14, 2017

A few weeks ago, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback Jameis Winston made an appearance at an elementary school in St. Petersburg, Florida in an effort to give back to the community. What started as something...

Soaring Above All - Dee Durfee and Maria Choochkeh

Soaring Above All – Dee Durfee and Maria Choochkeh

Michelle Bright, Writer March 14, 2017

  Dee Durfee graduated from Northern Illinois University and has been teaching yoga and Zumba for the past 14 years. She discovered she wanted to teach during a high impact aerobics class. “I...

(Left to right) Lamar Odom, Lance Armstrong and Anthony Rizzo’s personal choices mold reputa- tions that in uence their respective fans.

Should athletes be role models?

Michelle Bright, Writer February 21, 2017

Young adults and children idolize athletes. They’re considered role models because of their media presence and ability to help or change the lives of those less fortunate. For awhile now, there’s been...

The Healthy Lifestyle Challenge is the latest initiative from the PE Complex to help encourage healthy eating goals.

Step up to the Challenge

Idoia Solano, Writer February 21, 2017

With the spring semester nearing midterms, there are new exciting events taking place around campus. The Campus Recreation Center is always one of the most active locations at NEIU, and it seems to...

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