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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Digitally created a wrestlemania xl Ad that has a lightening boarder on top, the wrestlemania logo in the center, below is the date and time. Below are wrestlers; The Rock, Roman Reins, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins.

WrestleMania XL Ushers in a New Era

Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor May 19, 2024

 a solitary oak tree is fenced off in NEIU's Arboretum in this north-facing photograph with the WTTW building in the background

GFC Formalizes Spring Plans for Environmental Proposals on NEIU’s Campus

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor May 19, 2024

The Green Fee Committee (GFC) met for the second time in the Spring 2024 semester on Friday, March 8, 2024 to formalize the plans since the prior meeting on Jan. 29th. The purpose of this meeting was to...

Sassy Synchronicity Episode 01

Sassy Synchronicity Episode 01

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor May 19, 2024

Domestic and international student buddies unite at the Buddy Program Summit, presented by Campus Recreation staff members, held at the P.E. Complex in Chicago on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 through a series of team-building activities.

OIP Hosts BP Summit at Campus Recreation To Unite Domestic and International Students Together

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor April 23, 2024

On Feb. 8, NEIU’s Office of International Programs (OIP) hosted a summit at Campus Recreation for all participating international and domestic students of the Buddy Program (BP) to greet, meet, and befriend...

A planking activity is being done by event attendees in the auxiliary gym.

NEIU’s Campus Recreation Celebrates National Recreation Day With Enthusiasm

Hiba Salman, Contributing Writer April 23, 2024

In honor of National Recreation Day, NEIU’s P.E. Complex hosted a lively celebration on Feb. 22, 2024, with 86 enthusiastic attendees attending the event. Campus Rec. Day had the intention to introduce...

Students participating in the Bystander Intervention Workshop's group discussion.

Pedroso Center Hosts Ongoing Effort to Address Sexual Violence and Promote Consent Awareness through Bystander Intervention Trainings

Ananth Prabhu and Hiba Salman March 6, 2024

On Wed., Feb. 14, 2024, the K(NO)W MORE program and Pedroso Center hosted a Bystander Intervention Training as a way to mitigate stalking, sexual, domestic, interpersonal, and dating violence.  This educational...

Green Fee Committee Pre-Proposal Meeting on January 29, 2024.

GFC Kicks Off Spring Semester With Ambitious Plans

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor February 12, 2024

On Mon., Jan. 29, 2024, the Green Fee Committee (GFC) convened for its first phase of pre-proposals to discuss the pursuit of three ideas that enhance the environmental health status of NEIU. The meeting...

 The Stalking Awareness Workshop is in progress in the Pedroso Center.

Pedroso Center Hosts Stalking Awareness Workshop To Prevent and Mitigate Incidents on Campus

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor February 12, 2024

On Wed., Jan. 31, 2024, the K(NO)W MORE program and Pedroso Center hosted an educational workshop on stalking awareness by reviewing common misconceptions, definitions, laws, statistics, scenarios...

Students are preparing to do team building activities, sports, and games in the auxiliary gymnasium of the Physical Education Complex.

Spring Campus Recreation Amenities Report

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor February 11, 2024

Campus Recreation has several classic and new amenities available to students and community members this Spring 2024 semester in the P.E. Complex. Some of them recur on a weekly or monthly basis while...

NEIU’s Stand Against Opioid Abuse: A Look into the Narcan Training Event

NEIU’s Stand Against Opioid Abuse: A Look into the Narcan Training Event

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor October 31, 2023

  On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, NEIU hosted an event to address the opioid epidemic and equip the university community with the tools to potentially save lives. In a partnership between Peer Services...

What You Need To Know About Striking 

Joshua Lasko, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

NEIU Campus Recreation over the last year has hosted a variety of combat sports classes and clubs ranging from judo and jiu-jitsu to boxing and striking. A strong community can be built through dedication...

NEIU’s Annual La Copa Delights Soccer Enthusiasts

NEIU’s Annual La Copa Delights Soccer Enthusiasts

Joshua Lasko, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

NEIU Campus Recreation hosts the highly anticipated La Copa Soccer Tournament every year, and this year’s event on September 16th did not disappoint. With thrilling matches and an inclusive atmosphere,...

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