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New teammates Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah have battled against each other in NBA and international play for years.

Pau-erful New Trio

Alan Pearson October 7, 2014

The Chicago Bulls were very active in the offseason to improve the team through the draft and free agency. The front office also made some necessary moves to let go of some players. Carlos Boozer and...

Jarrett continues to preach his father’s lessons as a motiva- tional speaker.

Still So Sweet

Andrew Pappas, Writer October 7, 2014

It was Oct. 7, 1984. Over 53,000 people packed into Soldier Field to see their beloved Chicago Bears face off against the New Orleans Saints in what would normally be a relatively ordinary early season...

Recently retired Paul Konerko is 42nd all time in career home runs.

Saying Goodbye To An All-Time Great

Mario Mayorga October 7, 2014

Once in a great while a city gets an important player that plays for one of their teams. For the Chicago White Sox, that player has been Paul Konerko. After 16 years with the White Sox, The Captain...

The world’s top golfer Rory McIlroy hopes to lead Team Europe to a third straight Ryder Cup win.

American Underdogs Seek Ryder Cup Revenge

Andrew Pappas, Writer September 23, 2014

For the first time since 1973 and the second time ever, Scotland, the birthplace of modern golf, will play host to the Ryder Cup which will be played Sep.. 26-28 at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire. For...

There is very little for Ray Rice, or anyone in the NFL com- munity to smile about these days.

Will the Real Commissioner, Please Stand Up?

Mario E. Mayorga September 23, 2014

  Domestic violence has been a hot topic for the NFL lately and Commissioner Roger Goodell has been suspiciously quiet. Goodell took over as commissioner of the NFL in 2007 and had looked to bring...

Let’s Get Physical

Andrew Pappas, Writer September 9, 2014

As the 2014-15 NEIU school year begins to hit its stride, the physical education complex is on its marks and ready to race into a successful club and intramural sport semester. The P.E. Complex, located...

Jackie Robinson West watch parties, which have been hosted by the Chicago Park District and White Sox, have drawn hundreds of fans each game

Chicago’s Most Talked About Baseball Team

Andrew Pappas, Writer August 22, 2014

When most people think of Chicago baseball in recent years, they think of the failure and embarrassment that the White Sox and Cubs have provided. Those same emotions have been invoked all summer until...

Golden Eagle 5K

Golden Eagle 5K

June 3, 2014

  Shortly before the end of the spring semester, NEIU students and community members laced up for the Annual Golden Eagle 5K marathon. Despite the rain, runners arrived bright and early to run...

Victor Espinoza and California Chrome win the million dollar Santa Anita Derby

Run, Horses, Run

Matthew Greenberg, Sports Editor April 29, 2014

  The running of the 140th Kentucky Derby is ready to set the gambling world into a frenzy as the race for the Triple Crown gets underway at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3. This year,...

Affordable Home Fitness

Affordable Home Fitness

Greg Adler April 29, 2014

                        When it comes to home fitness there is a serious...

Five Reasons Adding Another School Is A B1G Mistake

Five Reasons Adding Another School Is A B1G Mistake

Andrew Pappas, Writer April 29, 2014

Two suburban Illinois lawmakers, Michael Connelly and Matt Murphy, have introduced legislation to explore the possibility of a current in-state university joining the Big Ten Athletic Conference. Anyone...

Livestrong wristband

Let’s All Band Together

Gregory Adler, Staff writer April 23, 2013

Everyone has seen them, whether at the gym, in class, or just hanging out. Wristbands that serve some sort of purpose other than fashion, these bands claim to help people live better, or at the very...

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