NEIU Independent

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...

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...

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,...

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....

A Look At The NEIU Scoreboard, Part One

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief • June 23, 2015

Despite having an expansive physical education complex and a playing field, there is nothing left of NEIU’s athletic glory days. The fields next to the recreation building look barren most of the year....

U.S. Women Prepare for World Cup

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor • April 28, 2015

If the wait for the 2018 Men’s World Cup feels like it’s too much, there’s an option to consider for this summer: the Women’s World Cup Tournament hosted by FIFA. Established in 1991 by Dr....

Bulls Makeover Imminent in Offseason?

Larry Thigpen • April 28, 2015

The Chicago Bulls have an interesting upcoming offseason on their hands with all of the lingering questions and concerns that surrounds the organization: What is the future of head coach Tom Thibodeau?...