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Features
Punk Interviews Punk Band: “CARSEX”
Rollen Hinz, Contributing Writer • November 23, 2024

CARSEX is a band out of Long Island, California specializing in punk music. Says of the band’s website, the story behind their name sounds...

Day 7 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
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Day 7 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 23, 2024

THE STRINGS OF HOPE  Artist's Name: ERNESTO VALLE  Artist's Comments About the Piece: The I.P.R.B. is recommending someone for clemency,...

An image of the free turkeys advertisement. The date and two locations are in the left hand corner, and a picture of a Thanksgiving turkey is in the right hand corner. The bottom right corner has the restaurant logo and the hashtag: #CesarsKillerMargaritas.
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas Hosts Turkey Drive at NEIU
Asher Zigler and Jiaming Lou November 22, 2024

PREVIEW – Cesar’s Killer Margaritas, a local family owned authentic Mexican Chicagoan restaurant on Broadway, will be hosting a Turkey Drive...

Day 6 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 6 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 22, 2024

EXCESSIVE SENTENCING  Artist's Name: LUIS TREVINO  Artist's Comments About the Piece: My poster depicts the unfairness of laws the legislature...

illustration/graphic credits: Rakesh Ruperao and Jiaming Lou
How-to Guide: Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Beyond the Beehive
Rollie Hinz and Jiaming Lou November 21, 2024

After the address of a bed bug infestation in early October in Building C, also known as the Administration Building or the “beehive,” the...

Tyris Manney using the “Beet Face” powder beet clay mask.
Tyris Manney: Student Advocate for Healthy Skin and a Healthy Mind
Marija Kraljevic and Sammy Helgerson November 21, 2024

Before attending classes every morning, Communications, Media, and Theatre (CMT) major Tyris Manney wakes up and runs the water to cleanse his...

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Punk Interviews Punk Band: “CARSEX”
Rollen Hinz, Contributing Writer • November 23, 2024

CARSEX is a band out of Long Island, California specializing in punk music. Says of the band’s website, the story behind their name sounds...

Day 7 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 7 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 23, 2024

THE STRINGS OF HOPE  Artist's Name: ERNESTO VALLE  Artist's Comments About the Piece: The I.P.R.B. is recommending someone for clemency,...

An image of the free turkeys advertisement. The date and two locations are in the left hand corner, and a picture of a Thanksgiving turkey is in the right hand corner. The bottom right corner has the restaurant logo and the hashtag: #CesarsKillerMargaritas.
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas Hosts Turkey Drive at NEIU
Asher Zigler and Jiaming Lou November 22, 2024

PREVIEW – Cesar’s Killer Margaritas, a local family owned authentic Mexican Chicagoan restaurant on Broadway, will be hosting a Turkey Drive...

Day 6 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Day 6 of 30: Parole Illinois Art Profiles
Alexa Pelaez Luken, Contributing Writer • November 22, 2024

EXCESSIVE SENTENCING  Artist's Name: LUIS TREVINO  Artist's Comments About the Piece: My poster depicts the unfairness of laws the legislature...

A list of Illinois’ public universities and cuts to their funding since 2015.
Illinois Bill Could Substantially Increase NEIU State Funding
Dan Maurer, News Editor • November 19, 2024

An Illinois State Senate bill would dramatically change the way higher education is funded in the state. The bill, SB 3965, would create the...

Police Blotter: 9/27/24 – 11/14/24
Dan Maurer, News Editor • November 19, 2024

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

Valle Del Pacifico Event Center, Blue Zone.
Governments Gather in Colombia for COP16 Biodiversity Conference
Daniela Torres Ramirez, Guest Writer • November 8, 2024

The COP16 is the United Nation Biodiversity conference that took place in Colombia from October 21 to November 1. According to The Nature Conservancy,...

NEIU Nest Resident Passing
NEIU Nest Resident Passing
Leslie Lozada and Jasmine Rodriguez October 26, 2024

In the early evening of October 25, an undergraduate NEIU student passed away at the NEIU’s student housing, the Nest. According to an email...

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...

Peacefire
Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief • October 25, 2024

  The start of the 2024 Inauguration of NEIU President Katrina Bell-Jordan starts with a flame. Led by retired Professor Emeritus Dan...

“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....

“The Substance” of Self
Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor • November 19, 2024

In “The Substance” movie, the patriarchal spotlight fragments a woman’s personality into the id, ego and superego as characters leading...

WWE NXT Begins New Era on CW Network
Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor • November 18, 2024

WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, ushered in a new era on its new home, the CW Network, at Allstate Arena on Oct. 1, 2024. The event featured...

El Centro Students Want More Events
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Guest Writer • November 8, 2024

NEIU students at the El Centro campus say they want more fun events. Although NEIU has many recreational or “fun” events, many are held at...

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...

NEIU Health Fair Continues Mission To Embrace Wellness
Brian Quevedo, Alumni Writer • October 25, 2024

On Sept. 24, 2024, Student Health Services (SHS) of NEIU hosted the semi-annual health fair, continuing their mission to promote wellness within...

Student Health Services hosting the Fall 2024 Student Health Fair, that brought together local organizations and health advocates.
NEIU Health Fair’s Kiosks Connected Students to Essential Health Resources and Fitness Opportunities
Sana Kausar Habiya and Zubia Zainab October 25, 2024

The NEIU Office of Student Health Services hosted the Fall 2024 Student Health Fair, which brought together local health advocates organizations...

NEIU’s La Copa Soccer Tournament Triumphantly Celebrates 10th Year with Surprise Win
Wayne Hayer, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, NEIU Campus Recreation hosted its tenth annual La Copa Soccer Tournament outside the P.E. Complex. The event followed...

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