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Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

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All content by Mary Kroeck
Tap dancing mobster are just one thing that await viewers in “Bullets Over Broadway.”

Making a Hit: Rick Grossman Discusses “Bullets Over Broadway”

Mary Kroeck
April 19, 2016
Graphic by Mary Kroeck

Bird’s-eye View

Mary Kroeck
April 5, 2016
Familiar landmarks are going down, as Wrigley continues to build up.

Wrigley Renovations

Mary Kroeck, Opinion's Editor
March 15, 2016
Graphic by Mary Kroeck

Bird’s-eye View

Mary Kroeck
March 15, 2016
Graphic by Mary Kroeck

State of Emergency

Mary Kroeck
March 15, 2016
For centuries women have united to fight for rights and privileges men often take for granted. /Image by Benjamin M. Dale, Courtesy of Library of Congress

A Tribute to Women

Mary Kroeck
March 1, 2016
A crowd of people celebrate the election of Pres. Barack Obama in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2008./Photo by Mary Kroeck

Why We Need Black History Month

Mary Kroeck
February 16, 2016
Graphic by Mary Kroeck

Bird’s-eye View

Mary Kroeck
February 16, 2016
Jesse Jackson, Sr. encouraged unregistered voters to come to the stage and become registered. Ten students answered the call during his speech at Alumni Hall.

“It’s Time to March”

Mary Kroeck
February 2, 2016
Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teacher's Union and NEIU alumna, spoke about the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the meaning of social justice.

“What Does Social Justice Mean to You?”

Mary Kroeck
February 2, 2016
Reading "It Ended Badly" might make a break-up not seem so bad.

Un-break My Heart

Mary Kroeck
February 2, 2016
Graphic by Mary Kroeck

Bird’s-eye View

Mary Kroeck
February 2, 2016
A group of anti-mountaintop removal activists gather outside of the Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters in May 2013 to protest the poisoning of their waterways./Photo by Mary Kroeck

Reflections on the Fight for Social Justice

Mary Kroeck
February 2, 2016
The Alley, a store specializing in alternative wears, is set to close on Jan. 19 in light of a massive construction project and higher taxes./Photo by: Mary Kroeck

Changing Chicago:

Mary Kroeck
January 19, 2016
The gates of The Jim Henson Company in California, where Kermit the Frog tips his hat to welcome lovers and dreamers. It's a site I might not have seen without modifying a New Year's resolution./Photo by: Mary Kroeck

New Year’s Resolutions: Make ’Em, Break ’Em, Change ‘Em

Mary Kroeck
January 19, 2016
The cast of "Another Word for Beauty" in rehearsal at Goodman Theatre./Photo by Liz Lauren

Glamour is the New Black

Mary Kroeck
January 19, 2016
Crews finish putting up the Grand Menorah for this year's lighting.

Winter Break Events

Robin Bridges, Mary Kroeck, and
December 1, 2015
The blue and pink figures depict what society has deemed as man and woman. The purple figure: a woman and man which represent an intersex individual.

Sex “X”

Mary Kroeck
December 1, 2015
A "no guns allowed" sticker, one of the many on campus, is displayed on the doors of Lech Walesa Hall.

People Kill People-and It Has to Stop

Mary Kroeck
October 20, 2015
(L to R) Ann Stoner (Suzannah), Elise Adams (Becky Shaw) and Bryan Lubash (Andrew) in rehearsal for "Becky Shaw."

[Photo] “Becky Shaw” Behind the Curtain

Rut Ortiz, News Editor
October 6, 2015
Christela Alonzo and Paul Verghese/Photo by Mary Kroeck

Comedy on Campus

Mary Kroeck, Staff Writer
October 6, 2015
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh's latest work about street harassment, a mural of women's faces and text that reads "Stop Telling Women to Smile," is displayed at Wabash and 8th street in Chicago.

The Power of Art: A Mural Says What I Could Not

Mary Kroeck
September 22, 2015
The Ferris wheel at Riot Fest 2014 lit up the September night sky as patrons enjoyed music in Humboldt Park.

Enjoy Riot Fest, North Lawndale. Seriously.

Mary Kroeck
September 9, 2015
Members of the band The Bunny Gang, featuring Nathan Maxwell [left] of Flogging Molly visit the LHSF booth at Denver's Riot Fest 2015.

Rock Out; Save A Life

Mary Kroeck
September 8, 2015
The cozy Beijo de Chocolat is a perfect nook to study.

Chow down, Northeastern!

Mary Kroeck
August 25, 2015
Patrick Kane hoists Stanley Cup at the Blackhawks' Championship Rally this past June

An Open Letter to Chicago Blackhawks Fans

Mary Kroeck
August 22, 2015
Target customers get the option of paper, plastic, or reusable bags to carry their purchases.

Paper or Plastic? What about neither?

Mary Kroeck
August 22, 2015
Chicago-based playwright Anne Negri stands in front of the set of her show "With Two Wings," which was produced by NEIU's Stage Center in June.

Anne Negri Talks About Writing “With Two Wings”

Mary Kroeck
June 25, 2015

Work It!

Mary Kroeck
June 23, 2015
Volunteers at Chicago Cares’ 2014 Serve-a-thon build a park bench, one of many diverse projects volunteers engage in during the annual day of service.

Helping Hands: Chicago Cares Hosts Serve-A-Thon and More

Mary Kroeck
June 23, 2015
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