NEIU Independent

Superbowl Surprise!

Matthew Greenberg • February 8, 2013

- [post-date] - The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers clashed in the New Orleans Superdome, each team in hot pursuit of the Super Bowl XLVII Lombardi Trophy and a ring on their...

It’s About Building Trest…man

Gregory Adler • February 8, 2013

- [post-date] - After struggling the past nine seasons under Head Coach Lovie Smith, the Bears have chosen their next leader. Enter Marc Trestman. The question remains on the minds of Bears...

History in the Making

Katie Kelly, Staff Writer • February 8, 2013

Battling tough teams, the Chicago Blackhawks have pulled through and shown their strength by having the best start in franchise history: 6-0-0. As of Jan. 30, 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks have one of the...

NHL 2k13

Ari Guttman • February 7, 2013

4 stars - [ post-date] - While hockey fans were waiting for the NHL season to start, there was nothing better to do than play NHL 2k13 while the lockout continued. The game is very...

NHL Returns – ‘Captain Serious’ All Smiles

Katie Kelly, Staff Writer • January 26, 2013

Over 20,000 fans standing on their feet cheering and clapping in unison to the simplest yet most symbolic song that has taken over the United Center will finally take place once again this hockey season....

The Bears Falling Out of Lovie

Greg Adler • January 25, 2013

Ahhhhhh the new year, a time to reflect on the things that need to change in order to live better, lose a few pounds, and make positive changes. They say the key for sticking to a resolution,...

Orange Bowl Too Big for the Huskies

Katie Kelly • January 25, 2013

Northern Illinois University’s ability was tested in Discover’s BCS Orange Bowl when they battled the Florida State University Seminoles, the Atlantic Coast Conference Champs. Northern’s...

NBA 2K13

Ari Guttman • January 25, 2013

[post-date] - 4 Stars The NBA season is a fourth of the way through. Chicago fans are missing Derek Rose, Miami fans are waiting in the lane for the Miami Heat to win the NBA Finals...

NEIU Boxing Gets Slugged

George H. Borawski, Visual Media Editor • December 6, 2012

Fans expected better performance and behavior from Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) athletes. On Friday November 16, NEIU hosted a men's and women's boxing event. NEIU only won two bouts, and most...

Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s UFC.

Greg Adler • December 5, 2012

Ronda Rousey is known for giving certain women makeovers. This may not, however, be the type of makeover someone was hoping for. Sure, she’ll give those eyes a lovely hue purple and blue,...

Lack of NFL Elite

Matthew Greenberg • December 5, 2012

By Matthew Greenberg – Sports Editor The theme of the NFL this year can be summed up in a single word: parody. There are great teams with terrible records, and mediocre teams that are in the playoff...

Waking up the morning after pill

Chris Tormos • October 31, 2012

There are few things more overwhelming than being a teenager living in our current era. Pre-adults are thrown headfirst and disoriented into an adult world weathered with age and experience. Their only...