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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Lovie’s Back in the Orange and Blue

Lovie’s Back in the Orange and Blue

Spencer Jones, Sports Editor April 5, 2016

Lovie Smith will once again wear blue and orange, only this time he'll be coaching 130 miles away from his old coaching job at Soldier Field. The University of Illinois hired Lovie Smith to a $29 million...

Do's and Don't of the Locker Room

Do’s and Don’t of the Locker Room

Ishtar Yakoo, Writer March 15, 2016

The locker room. It’s that large, sometimes smelly room located within gyms and within schools. In addition to a multitude of lockers and bathrooms, a locker room may contain incredibly confident nude...

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....

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