Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent
Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent
Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent
Leslie Lozada

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief

Leslie Lozada is the Editor in Chief for The Independent, part of the social media team for the Independent as well as other roles she has done with the Student Media Board. She is currently pursuing a degree in Anthropology as well as a minor in Journalism. A fan of the written word, podcasts, and newspapers.

All content by Leslie Lozada

TikTok: From Students’ POV

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2025
Chicago stand around a yurt as it is zoned off for destruction with signs on the yurt reading “THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT STRUCTURE.

Chicago Police Remove Unhoused Living in Gompers Park

Ryland Roberts and Leslie Lozada
February 24, 2025
Editorial: The Looming Destruction of U.S Democracy

Editorial: The Looming Destruction of U.S Democracy

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2025

ICE Arrests in Chicago

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2025

BREAKING: Know Your Rights: ICE Coming to Chicago

Ryland Roberts and Leslie Lozada
January 19, 2025
NEIU Nest Resident Passing

NEIU Nest Resident Passing

Leslie Lozada and Jasmine Rodriguez
October 26, 2024

Peacefire

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2024
President Dr. Bell Jordan In blue regalia wearing the presidential medallion. She is looking to the side holding the University Orb

Dr. Katrina Bell-Jordan Becomes 8th President of NEIU

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer
October 11, 2024
Dan Mauer (Left, flannel), News Editor, recording an interview with Dennis Sagel (Middle, white glasses), SMB Advisor, walks past.

Independent Staff Covering the DNC

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2024
"Feminists and LGBTQ+ People for a Free Palestine!" banner states with the black, white, red and green colors of the Palestine flag. Several members are holding the banner, marching with several other members of the coalition.

Protest at the DNC

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer
October 6, 2024
Several people walking down a street, people holding several Pride flags with the inclusion of the trans flag and the black and brown stripes representing People of Color in the shape of the triangle.

Time at Pride

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
July 15, 2024
Facilities Management white panel van that was located in the parking garage behind the police station on March 26, 2023. The van in the picture is covered in a visible layer of dust and has a flat tire. Words and pictures have been drawn in the dust on the van. One dust tracing, reportedly made be a BSW, changes the logo to "Facilities 'Mis'Management."

NEIU Janitors Fear for Jobs, Police Presence in Union Meeting

Dan Maurer and Leslie Lozada
May 23, 2024
Presidential Candidate Profile: Dr. Chuck Knepfle

Presidential Candidate Profile: Dr. Chuck Knepfle

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2024
Members of Nest management, SGA, and NEIU administration, from left to right. Nest General Manager Josiyah Martin, Dean of Students Dr. Terry Mena, SGA President EJ Schumacher, SLD Director Veronica Rodriguez

Distress at the Nest: Issues Noted at Nest’s Town Hall

Ryland Roberts, Leslie Lozada, and Dan Maurer
April 2, 2024
Volumes Bookcafe at prior location in Wicker Park, taken from Instagram of Volumes Bookcafe

Connections in Community: Local Independent Bookstores and Barnes and Noble

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2024
Duchelynn Joanne Fanfan, Picture provided by her

A Campus of Inclusivity; 2024 Black Heritage Awards

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2024
Police Blotter for January 2024

Police Blotter for January 2024

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2024
Image sourced by fanfare.pub

“Saltburn” Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2024
From left to right: Carol Marin is the moderator in the Q&A with Megan Twohey.

“She Said” at the Music Box Theater with Q&A from Megan Twohey

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
Shots Fired Near NEIU Main Campus Leads to Lockdown

Shots Fired Near NEIU Main Campus Leads to Lockdown

Dan Maurer and Leslie Lozada
October 27, 2023
Orange And Black Simple Halloween Party Poster

An Ascent From Barbieland: A Choice Between Idea and Humanity

An Ascent From Barbieland: A Choice Between Idea and Humanity

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2023

Letter From the Editor

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2023
Picture of the winners from CCICS 5th annual Poetry Slam

Striving for Greatness at CCICS

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
July 7, 2023
Main Campus's Field empty on June 27th

Chicago’s Air Quality Is the Worst in the World

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
June 29, 2023
Katrina Bell-Jordan, during Board of Trustees meeting,, Picture from Dan Maurer

Katrina Bell-Jordan as NEIU Interim President

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
June 24, 2023
From Left to Right: DeMara Campbell, Manish Kumar, Dr. Nicole Holland, Saul Manon-Arellano, Gloria Gibson, Jesse Fuentes, Laurie Fuller, Brooke Mullins, Shireen Roshanravan

Celebrating Diversity at Award Luncheon

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2023
Tears, laughter, and an Alternative Spring Break trip in Arizona

Tears, laughter, and an Alternative Spring Break trip in Arizona

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2023

U-Pass issue resolved

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2023

Disrupting Ableism Narratives: Pedroso Center’s Queer and Disabled Panel

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
March 21, 2023

The Tragic Normalization of School Shootings

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
Photo By Jasmine Rodriguez

Muslim Student Association’s Earthquake Relief Bake Sale

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
Photo Provided by Matthew Gorski

NEIU Student Wins Gold and Silver in Special Olympics

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023

UPass Renewal on Main Campus Only: El Centro and Carruthers, Take a Hike

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2023
Photo by Leslie Lozada

Grief, Eating Disorders and a Controlling Toxic Mother: “I’m Glad My Mom died” Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2023
Illustration by Savannah Owens

Completely Original: Weird: The Al Yankovic Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2023

Faculty Member Proposes Call for Immediate Intervention from Board of Trustees

Dan Maurer and Leslie Lozada
January 26, 2023
Photo By Michael Donald

Through the Eyes of Children: “Mom I don’t want War” Art Installation at Student Union

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2023
Photos by Dan Maurer

Diwali Celebration with Indian Student Association

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer
November 22, 2022

Campus Events: 11/15 – 12/3

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2022

Clubs Going-ons:

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
You Are Not Alone: NEIU’s K(no)w More Program Offers Help to Victims of Domestic Violence

You Are Not Alone: NEIU’s K(no)w More Program Offers Help to Victims of Domestic Violence

Erwin Lopez Rada and Leslie Lozada
October 20, 2022

Clubs Going-ons:

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2022

Review: John Carpenter’s “The Thing” (1982) At the Logan Theater

Dan Maurer and Leslie Lozada
October 18, 2022
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Club Going-Ons:

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2022
Fall Fest 2022

Fall Fest 2022

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2022
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Clubs Going-ons:

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2022

Campus Life Events

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022
Photo of Antonio "AJ" Turner

NEIU Master Student Instagram Hack

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2022
New to NEIU? We Offer You Some Resources to Thrive

New to NEIU? We Offer You Some Resources to Thrive

Leslie Lozada and Anthony Gunderson
August 17, 2022
A Look at the Spring Graduation of 2022

A Look at the Spring Graduation of 2022

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
July 29, 2022
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[Photo] Voting In Illinois Jun 28, 2022 Primary Recap

Angie Ybarra, Writer
July 29, 2022

My Dark Vanessa Book review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2022

“Can you guess what every woman’s worst nightmare is?” Promising Young Women Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2022
Campus Life Calendar April 26 - May 10

Campus Life Calendar April 26 – May 10

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2022
“Together we Heal” CCICS’s Poetry Slam

“Together we Heal” CCICS’s Poetry Slam

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2022
K(no)w More Interview

K(no)w More Interview

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2022

Campus Life Calendar April 12 – 26

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2022
“Healing is not linear”: A NEIU K(NO)W More Panel for Helping and Giving Knowledge for Survivors

“Healing is not linear”: A NEIU K(NO)W More Panel for Helping and Giving Knowledge for Survivors

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2022
Believing Sexual Assault Survivors

Believing Sexual Assault Survivors

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2022
Campus Life Calendar

Campus Life Calendar

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2022
A Small Taste Test Around the World, with the International Club

A Small Taste Test Around the World, with the International Club

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2022
Save the Bell Bowl Prairie

Save the Bell Bowl Prairie

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2022
Campus Life Calendar

Campus Life Calendar

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2022
Campus Life Calendar

Campus Life Calendar

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2022
"Spiderman: No Way Home" Review

“Spiderman: No Way Home” Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
February 4, 2022
"Eternals Assemble" "Eternals" reviews

“Eternals Assemble” “Eternals” reviews

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2021
Notable Graduates of Fall 2021

Notable Graduates of Fall 2021

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2021
A Sampling of Culinary Goodness and Media: The Diversity Food Fest

A Sampling of Culinary Goodness and Media: The Diversity Food Fest

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2021
The Craft Review

The Craft Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2021

Candyman (1992) review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2021
6 Degrees of Connection: A Social/Networking event

6 Degrees of Connection: A Social/Networking event

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2021
Repo The Genetic Opera Review

Repo The Genetic Opera Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2021
Squid Game Review

Squid Game Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival review

Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
Child's Play (1988) review

Child’s Play (1988) review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2021
“Hello, My Twenties!” Review

“Hello, My Twenties!” Review

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2021
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