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Game on with Learn It, Play It Initiative

Game on with ‘Learn It, Play It’ Initiative

Jason Merel, Writer March 15, 2016

Who needs a football team? The “Learn It, Play It” program is an initiative from Campus Recreation (Campus Rec) to introduce students to a variety of sports. You can learn how to play cricket,...

Pom Pom: Spirit Group or Sport?

Pom Pom: Spirit Group or Sport?

Silvia Burian and March 15, 2016

According to the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, in 2007 there were 8,477 dance injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms. The average number of annual football injuries over the past six years,...

Jim Olech of the Outdoor Adventure Program, just hanging around.

Inside the Great Outdoors

Rut Ortiz, News Editor March 15, 2016

Your student ID can get you access to a harness, some rope and helmets that have to be worn at all times. The Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) is housed within the Physical Education (PE) Complex building...

Student Health Services Awareness Table

Student Health Services Awareness Table

Spencer Jones, Sports Editor March 15, 2016

The freshman 15 is not the only thing that college students have to worry about anymore. The risk of being diagnosed with a chronic health disease, like Type 2 diabetes, has increased over the years for...

Bowman Goes All In Again

Bowman Goes All In Again

Christian Gralak, Online Editor March 15, 2016

Stan “The Man” Bowman has once again gone all in for the Stanley Cup, and there's a good chance that this Dynasty continues. The Chicago Blackhawks senior vice president and general manager worked...

Familiar landmarks are going down, as Wrigley continues to build up.

Wrigley Renovations

Mary Kroeck, Opinion's Editor March 15, 2016

No marquee and no golden arches. As the Cubs train in Arizona, Wrigley Field continues major renovations as part of its 1060 Project. In doing so, the Wrigleyville McDonald’s shut its doors on Mar....

Girl playing videogames in a funny face

Playing Like a Girl

Robing Bridges March 1, 2016

As we step into Women's History Month it's a great time to recognize those women who have paved the way for female athletes and players alike. Sometimes we take for granted those who have come before us....

Impacts of Womens Wrestling

Impact’s of Women’s Wrestling

Joseph McCaffrey March 1, 2016

At World Wrestling Entertainment’s most recent Pay-Per-View & WWE Network Event, Fastlane, there were two women’s matches on the fight card. For new wrestling fans that’s nothing special, but to...

WNBA Draft Preview

Ashurina Chilmon, Writer March 1, 2016

March Madness is right around the corner for women’s college basketball fans. Millions of viewers tune in to see their favorite teams square off for the championship, while WNBA general managers and...

No Coverage: The Medias Disrespect Towards Womens Sports

No Coverage: The Media’s Disrespect Towards Women’s Sports

Spencer Jones, Sports Editor March 1, 2016

Believe it or not, but 41 years after the first-ever nationally televised women’s college basketball game aired, women are still fighting for media coverage. “Media Coverage and Female Athletes,”...

Stephanie Herrera and dancers look to shake it up to some Latin Music

Zumba with Stephanie Herrera

Michelle Bright, Writer March 1, 2016

Zumba has become one of the most popular aerobic dance classes around the world. It made sense that Stephanie Herrera, NEIU graduate student, Chicago native and fitness enthusiast, would have an opportunity...

WNBA to make drastic Playoff changes

WNBA to make drastic Playoff changes

Ashurina Chlimon February 15, 2016

As the 20th WNBA season opens on May 14 fans should take note of drastic changes to the playoff formatting. The WNBA’s Board of Governors approved changes to playoff seeding and how to qualify for the...

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