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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Division 2 teams Koz Junior Stars and Hersey Huskies White go head- to- head

The Spirit of the Special Olympics

Rut Ortiz, News Editor November 17, 2015

Floor hockey took over the P.E. Complex as NEIU hosted the Special Olympics 2015 State Floor Hockey Tournament on Nov. 15. A total of 26 teams, forming seven divisions, from all over the Chicagoland area,...

For some soccer fans, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona is the biggest rivalry in sports.

El Clásico “Handicapped” Edition 2015

Alex Ruiz November 17, 2015

The century old rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the main stage on November 21. This event has at times surpassed the Super Bowl in viewership, and that says a lot for a single sporting...

NASCAR is taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of their drivers.

NASCAR policy doing more harm than good?

Christian Gralak, Online Editor November 17, 2015

We have all heard of NASCAR. The beloved racing sport in America that comes every weekend from Feb. to Nov. when 43 Sprint Cup drivers ready themselves to endure continuous laps around a track and do anything...

Canelo and Cotto Ready to Rumble

Christian Gralak, Online Editor November 17, 2015

Miguel Cotto will defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) World Middleweight title against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on Nov. 21. This matchup is sure to impress boxing fans and renew the classic Mexico-Puerto...

Sabermetrics changed how teams are put together and puts stock in players who don't have flashy stats.

More Than Economics: A Lesson From Dr. Wenz

Christopher Starnawski, Staff writer November 3, 2015

The Independent caught up with NEIU economics professor, Dr. Michael Wenz, who has professional insight of sabermetrics. According to the online dictionary, saber metrics are the statistical and mathematical...

Football is a team sport, in the fantasy leagues it's about individuals.

Poisonous Picks and Potential Outcomes in Daily Fantasy Sports

Christopher Starnawski, Staff writer November 3, 2015

Fantasy football is awesome. It’s something I’ve been a part of for the past decade and something I like to think I’m good at. The league I’ve been a part of with my nine other friends from high...

If the Blackhawks can stay afloat during Duncan Keith's absence, they should be able to continue to push for a championship season.

Keith Injury Provides Early Obstacle for Hawks

Brett Starkopf November 3, 2015

The Blackhawks encountered an early test of character and strength against the Florida Panthers Oct. 22, their first game without defenseman Duncan Keith. The reigning Conn Smythe winner, and the team’s...

NFL, Media Enable Character Defects

Brett Starkopf October 22, 2015

Domestic violence has become an epidemic in the professional sports realm for some years now. However, in lieu of the NFL’s popularity, domestic violence instances are brought to the forefront of sports...

New England's Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski arguably make up the most dangerous duo in the league.

The NFL’s Cream of the Crop

Christopher Starnawski, Staff writer October 22, 2015

  The NFL season passed a quarter of its entirety and already been full of surprises. Many of the current undefeated teams have crept up from the basement and are reloaded and ready to take the...

Although ruled out for the NLCS, rookie Addison Russell has been key in the Cubs' success this season.

Hello NLCS: Cubs Making History

Christian Gralak, Online Editor October 22, 2015

The Chicago Cubs made history and it was not with a World Series win, yet. The Cubs managed to eliminate their arch-rival St. Louis Cardinals and win a postseason series victory at home for the first...

Oct. 13 was the first time the Cubs won a playoff series in Wrigley Field history.

Flying High With The W

Brett Starkopf October 22, 2015

For 27 years, I have been a Cubs-ist. Cubbie blue has run through my veins hereditarily as I inherited it from my father and he his father. My grandfather, my dad’s mother, and mom’s father lived their...

New coach Fred Hoiberg will look to lead the Bulls to a championship season.

Bulls 2015 Season Preview

Christian Gralak, Online Editor October 13, 2015

The Bulls’ NBA preseason is right on the horizon. The Bulls have suffered a hefty amount of injuries the last few seasons, halting any chance at a deep postseason run. With a new coach at the helm,...

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