NEIU Independent

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?...

Westbrook’s Explosiveness Carrying Thunder

Larry Thigpen • March 31, 2015

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been ravaged by injuries all season long. In spite of being in the unforgiving Western Conference, they've managed to stay alive for a potential postseason appearance. Since...

New Bear Brings Controversy

Hailey G. Boyle, Arts and Life Editor • March 31, 2015

Chicagoans have been begging for new, productive Bears players, especially on the defensive side of the football. While many critics had been hoping that they would cut Cutler for a new quarterback, they...

NBA, Univision Start Multimedia Partnership

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor • March 31, 2015

The National Basketball Association recently announced a partnership with Univisión, one of the most popular networks for Latinos living in the United States. According to a press release by the NBA,...

Blackhawks Ready for Playoff Push Without Kane

Julio De León • March 31, 2015

On Feb. 26, the city of Chicago drew into a panic as it lost two of its best players to injury: Derrick Rose of the Bulls to a torn meniscus and Patrick Kane to a fractured clavicle. While an injury to...

Major College Sports Continue to Drop the Ball on Rape Allegations

Hailey G. Boyle, Arts and Life Editor • March 10, 2015

Rasheed Sulaimon of Duke University has become the latest college athlete to be accused of sexual assault. He was dismissed from the team earlier this year, but if history shows us anything, he will walk...

Who Won Chaotic NBA Trading Deadline?

Andrew Pappas, Writer • February 25, 2015

It was an active trade deadline in the NBA last week. A record amount of players, 39 in total, changed teams in an explosion of transactions that left fans and media in a frenzy in the waning hours before...

Paxson-Thibodeau Rift Could Prove Disastrous

Andrew Pappas, Writer • February 25, 2015

The Chicago Bulls and head coach Tom Thibodeau may be parting ways at the end of the season. The well-documented power struggle between Thibodeau and front office duo John Paxson and Gar Forman may have...

Restraining Order Dismissed, Cubs Continue Construction

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor • February 25, 2015

The Chicago Cubs are at their spring training home in Mesa, AZ, but meanwhile at their summer home, Wrigley Field, renovations are still underway. The renovation of Wrigley Field is coming down to even...

Last Dance With Jay Cutler

Larry Thigpen • February 25, 2015

There was a ton of blame to go around at the Chicago Bears headquarters, Halas Hall, after last season’s embarrassing 5-11 season. Regarding front-office staff, a number of names could have been thrown...