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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

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief

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The NFL should reject Michael Vick

The NFL should reject Michael Vick

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
KINGS GARDEN inc. Branding Design for Marijuana Farm by _Zorik Istomin is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Legalized.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020

BREAKING: Bears extend Eddie Jackson

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2020

Dissecting Alex DeBrincat’s slow start

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2019

Revisiting the Nomar Mazara trade

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019

Lifeline for the lazy

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019
NEIU display for Polish Heritage Month

NEIU display for Polish Heritage Month

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019
Shayna Baszler, Becky Lynch and Bayley underwhelm in the main event. | Photo by: Uproxx

WWE Survivor Series predictions

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2019
CM Punk makes his long-awaited return to WWE at “WWE Backstage” | Photo by: Uproxx

CM Punk returns to WWE

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019

White Sox of the future: right field

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019

Evaluating GarPax’s draft history

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
Otherwise performing live at Route 20 Outhouse | Photo by Matthew Rago

Otherwise, ‘Defy’ album review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019

Chicago Teachers Union strike

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
Keep Calm and Rend-on

Keep Calm and Rend-on

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
Bray Wyatt went to battle with Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship | Photo by: Sportskeeda

Crown Jewel Grades and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2019

Five most misused WWE stars

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019

Is Coby White the real deal?

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019

White Sox of the Future: Center Field

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019

Some accomplishments are Bryceless

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
WWE splits their roster after Smackdown’s move to FOX | Photo by: CBSSports.com

4 Ups, 7 Downs from WWE Draft

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
This image provided by EA Sports shows the cover of the Madden 20 video game, featuring Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which will be released in August | (Photo courtesy of EA Sports via AP) ORG XMIT: NY161

The Madden Curse is real

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019

Way-too-early NBA Award predictions

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019

White Sox of the Future: Third Base

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
AEW Dynamite premiered Wednesday on TNT | Photo by: AEW/Revenge of the Fans

AEW Dynamite Grades and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019

Three Quarterbacks on the hot seat

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Examining Jonathan Toews' legacy

Examining Jonathan Toews’ legacy

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
White Sox of the future: Second base

White Sox of the future: Second base

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Spotify allows users to mute artists at their discretion.| Photo by: Spotify

Cancel culture: use responsibly

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Bray Wyatt challenges Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship| Photo by: ewrestlingnews

Hell in a Cell Grades and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2019
White Sox of the future: first base

White Sox of the future: first base

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
Photo by: Wrestlinginc.com

Wednesday night wars

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019

Blackhawks offseason review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
Shooting down gun law misconceptions

Shooting down gun law misconceptions

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019

Chicago White Sox Breakdown: Catcher

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
13 Reasons Why

Secrets. Lies. Popularity. Drama.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
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