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In the P.E. Complex on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, NEIU gained control of the ball, looking to pass to a teammate.
Sports and Health
NEIU’s Women Basketball Team Falls to Loyola in 9-29 Loss
Angel Nunez, Contributing Writer • December 18, 2024

The NEIU Campus Recreation Women's Basketball team faced a tough defeat against the Loyola’s Ramblers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, losing 9-29...

Stay tuned for Spring ‘25
Specials
Stay tuned for Spring ‘25
Jiaming Lou, Special Section Editor • December 17, 2024

I hope the first semester of the Special Section launch proved successful. After announcing our commitment to daily publication for a month (which...

End of Year, Holiday Cheer
End of Year, Holiday Cheer
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 17, 2024

This one’s for you, reader. As we get closer to the end of another year, there are many things to celebrate and be grateful for: ending...

Day 30 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 30 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 16, 2024

THE MEDIA AND MASS INCARCERATION  Artist's Name: JOSEPH DOLE  Artist's Comments About the Piece: I wanted to display America's love affair...

Day 29 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 29 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 15, 2024

MASS INCARCERATION EFFECTS EVERYONE  Artist's Name: JOSEPH R. DOLE  Artist's Comments About the Piece: I wanted to try to visualize how mass...

Day 28 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 28 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 14, 2024

KEEP FIGHTING THE UNFAIR FIGHT  Artist's Name: JOSEPH R. DOLE  Artist's Comments About the Piece: I wanted to depict how criminal legal system...

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In the P.E. Complex on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, NEIU gained control of the ball, looking to pass to a teammate.
NEIU’s Women Basketball Team Falls to Loyola in 9-29 Loss
Angel Nunez, Contributing Writer • December 18, 2024

The NEIU Campus Recreation Women's Basketball team faced a tough defeat against the Loyola’s Ramblers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, losing 9-29...

Stay tuned for Spring ‘25
Stay tuned for Spring ‘25
Jiaming Lou, Special Section Editor • December 17, 2024

I hope the first semester of the Special Section launch proved successful. After announcing our commitment to daily publication for a month (which...

End of Year, Holiday Cheer
End of Year, Holiday Cheer
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 17, 2024

This one’s for you, reader. As we get closer to the end of another year, there are many things to celebrate and be grateful for: ending...

Day 30 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 30 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • December 16, 2024

THE MEDIA AND MASS INCARCERATION  Artist's Name: JOSEPH DOLE  Artist's Comments About the Piece: I wanted to display America's love affair...

The entrance of Career Development
NEIU Students Explore Opportunities at the Career Fair
Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor • December 4, 2024

The Career Development Office hosts the Career and Internship Fair every fall semester. This semester, a significant presence of K-12 education,...

NEIU promotional banners that line the sidewalk between WTTW and The Nest.
NEIU to International Students: “Be Back in the USA by January 20”
Dan Maurer, News Editor • December 3, 2024

NEIU’s Office of International Programs (OIP) advises international students returning to the USA over winter break to do so before President-elect...

Press Conference Interview
Town Hall: Extremist Militia Members in Chicago Police
Alex Dolgin, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2024

A town hall meeting was held to address the presence of Oath Keepers in the Chicago Police Department (CPD). This meeting was held by the Chicago...

Police Blotter: 11/14/24 – 11/29/24
Dan Maurer, News Editor • December 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: Cases in “Suspended” status are inactive and not currently being investigated. They may be reactivated if new evidence arises.   Cases...

Flamenco Market at Ensemble Español
Alex Dolgin, Contributing Writer • December 2, 2024

Ensemble Español held their Flamenco Holiday Market on Nov. 16 and 17, 2024. Within their building, located by parking lot J, the organization...

NEIU Library Hosts Book Sale
Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor • November 19, 2024

NEIU’s Ronald Williams Library on the main campus hosted its annual book sale over a three-day span from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2024. Most items...

Photographed by NEIU attendee Ben Koptik
A Breath of Fresh Scare at Six Flags Fright Fest
Alex Dolgin, Contributing Writer • November 19, 2024

NEIU students gathered at Parking Lot J on Oct. 26, 2024 for Six Flags Fright Fest. Starting at 1:45 p.m., two Student Government Association...

Old Irving Park Association: Helping the Neighborhood
Old Irving Park Association: Helping the Neighborhood
Xitlali Najera, Guest Writer • November 8, 2024

The Old Irving Park Association (OIPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-volunteer community group that has been active on Chicago’s northwest side...

“The Substance” – A Meditative Nightmare on the Trans/Femme Experience
Emilia Prebeck, Contributing Writer • December 4, 2024

I watched “The Substance” in a dual way, I believe. First, I watched it as a woman, connecting to what has been described by NEIU’s Independent...

The entrance of Career Development
NEIU Students Explore Opportunities at the Career Fair
Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor • December 4, 2024

The Career Development Office hosts the Career and Internship Fair every fall semester. This semester, a significant presence of K-12 education,...

Vandalized Q-Spot flyer on a bulletin board with “Woke go broke” written in red ink on top of the flyer and “TRUMP 2024” written in red ink at the middle of the flyer.
LGBTQIA+ and Palestine Flyers Going Missing
Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor • December 3, 2024

At NEIU, flyers are posted around campus bulletin boards to advertise student organizations, affinity spaces, greek life and campus events. However,...

“Bandita: A La Brava” Review
Bella Cardoza, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

As Latino heritage month comes to an end, I want to talk about my favorite comic book series called “A La Brava” written by Kayden Phoenix....

In the P.E. Complex on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, NEIU gained control of the ball, looking to pass to a teammate.
NEIU’s Women Basketball Team Falls to Loyola in 9-29 Loss
Angel Nunez, Contributing Writer • December 18, 2024

The NEIU Campus Recreation Women's Basketball team faced a tough defeat against the Loyola’s Ramblers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, losing 9-29...

Exploring Health, Science and Data: Insights From the Math & Modeling Workshop
Exploring Health, Science and Data: Insights From the Math & Modeling Workshop
Zubia Zainab and Ananth Prabhu December 2, 2024

NEIU’s Mathematics Department, Center of Health and Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC) hosted the 24th Mathematical and...

The main entrance of the P.E Complex.
New Alarms Enhance Security and Reduce Thefts at P.E. Complex
Wayne Hayer, Contributing Writer • November 27, 2024

In response to ongoing complaints about stolen items and unauthorized access, NEIU’s Campus Recreation has taken steps to enhance security...

Student Center for Science Engagement’s Science Communication Project
Sana Kausar Habiya, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2024

 Starting Fall 2024, NEIU’s Student Center for Science Engagement (SCSE) initiated a new science communication project, which will continue...

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