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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Despite losing one of their star pitchers earlier in the season, the Cardinals were the first team in MLB to reach playoff berth.

Closing The Curtain on the 2015 National League

Christian Gralak, Online Editor September 24, 2015

The curtain on the 2015 MLB season is closing, but not before teams are making their last push into the postseason. Despite having lost the All-Star game, the teams in the National League have shown to...

Fire Defense, Lovel Palmer, against Real Salt Lake

Going Down in Flames

Christopher Starnawski, Staff writer September 24, 2015

In 1998, the Chicago Fire was revived in the form of a soccer club. The formation of the team and the signing of Piotr Nowak, Poland’s national team captain at the time, sparked soccer fever in the city...

New head coach, John Fox, will need quarterback Jay Cutler to perform if the Bears want to contend this season.

Will The Bears Roar This Season?

Christian Gralak, Online Editor September 9, 2015

“DA BEARS!” Is a phrase every fan has heard of, but it hasn’t been used the way it should be over the last few seasons. The last time the Chicago Bears made it to the Super Bowl was in 2006....

Tennis is quickly becoming a popular pastime, especially to work out.

Tennis: More Than Another Activity At The Park

Max Caviness September 9, 2015

Taking a walk down campus, towards the athletic fields, there are tennis courts. While they may rarely be used now, tennis and tennis courts are becoming very popular across the city. The 2015 U.S....

The Scorpion, the Bull, and the Last Dance

Steven Villa, News Editor September 9, 2015

There were no clouds but the sky was milk-blue all the same. Seville’s arena, Real Maestranza, was white and crimson with yellow details and thin arches. The pit was filled with golden sand and the glassy...

The Cubs will count on rookie Kris Bryant to continue pushing for a spot in the postseason

Sox Fighting To Stay Afloat, Cubs Cruising in Second Half

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor August 22, 2015

In baseball, August usually marks the dog days where there is little activity until September when the rush for the playoffs begins. That hasn’t been the case in Chicago this season. Both clubs had...

Patrick Kane hoists Stanley Cup at the Blackhawks’ Championship Rally this past June

An Open Letter to Chicago Blackhawks Fans

Mary Kroeck August 22, 2015

By the time this goes to print, there may or may not be more details about Patrick Kane’s assault allegations. There may or may not be more evidence that points to his guilt or to his innocence. However,...

Barcelona, along with their striker, Leo Messi, will look to repeat the championship season they had.

Spanish League Not A Dance For Two Anymore

Alex Ruiz August 22, 2015

European football will be back in full swing with the Spanish “Liga” set to kick off at the end of the month. Many sports commentators and enthusiasts argue that the two biggest clubs, Real Madrid...

Updating the NEIU Scoreboard, Part Two

Robin Bridges and Alejandra Franco August 22, 2015

Much like the rest of Chicago, basketball was very popular at NEIU in the ‘90s. In 1991, the men’s basketball team took part in the NCAA Division I. Under Coach Rees Johnson, the Golden Eagles finished...

FIFA Tournament, Copa Oro, Ready to Kick Off

Alex Ruiz June 23, 2015

Amid a bribery scandal, FIFA will host the 13th edition of CONCACAF Gold Cup. A tournament that is held every two years between the men’s national teams for a champion between the regions of North America,...

Bulls Say Goodbye to Head Coach, Tom Thibodeau

Larry Thigpen June 23, 2015

It was an excruciating end to the Bulls' season as they fell, once again, to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the opening round of the playoffs, Cleveland’s power forward, Kevin Love,...

Work It!

Mary Kroeck June 23, 2015

Thinking about personal fitness is hard to get away from during the summer. From “beach bods” to throngs of people playing outdoor sports, warmer weather can give one the spark needed be healthier....

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