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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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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