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

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor

Ryland Pietras is a journalism student at Northeastern Illinois University. He is a patron of the arts and small businesses, he roasts his own coffee and he believes everyone deserves a seat at the table.

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Interdisciplinary Climate Change Stories

Interdisciplinary Climate Change Stories

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
April 29, 2022
NEIU Student Art Juried Exhibition

NEIU Student Art Juried Exhibition

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
April 14, 2022

Building Bridges in Selma

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
March 28, 2022
Student Pantry

Student Pantry

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
March 1, 2022
Is It Safe to Drink the Water Coming from Your Tap?

Is It Safe to Drink the Water Coming from Your Tap?

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
February 16, 2022
van Dyke Release Protest

van Dyke Release Protest

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
February 13, 2022
Chicago Climate Action Plan 2022 Town Hall

Chicago Climate Action Plan 2022 Town Hall

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
February 4, 2022

Release of Former Chicago Police Officer Jason van Dyke Press Release

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
February 4, 2022
Book Cover for Stella Kuwonu's first novel, "30ANS When Everything Fails at 30". Photo Credits: Amazon

Interview with Stella Kuwonu, Author of “30 ans: When Everything Fails at 30”

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
January 30, 2022
Dr. Gibson Holds Virtual Open Office Hours Ahead of Spring Semester

Dr. Gibson Holds Virtual Open Office Hours Ahead of Spring Semester

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
January 20, 2022
Dr. Steve Frankel of the biology department starts the prairie burn

Prairie Burn on Campus

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
December 15, 2021
Pitchfork 2021 Review

Pitchfork 2021 Review

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
October 22, 2021
The Operations Management class line up with Engine Company #89 in front of the engine.

Engine #89 Demonstrates to Students of the College of Business and Technology

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
September 22, 2021
Credit: Madison Hopkins/BGA

New Study Suggests Strategies to Improve Recycling and Reduce Waste in Chicago

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
August 26, 2021
Credit: Ryland Pietras

Upcoming: “The City that Recycles”

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
August 26, 2021
Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels

Climate Action in Biden’s First 100 Days

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
April 20, 2021
(Photo by Tom Fisk from Pexels)

The Need for More Than Just One Earth Day

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
April 7, 2021
"Genesis Float Pod" by garrett.frandsen is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Opinion: Finding Solace in Sensory Deprivation

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
February 23, 2021

Cup of Sugar: What Does Fair-trade Look Like in the Coffee Industry

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
December 22, 2020
NEIU Holds Virtual Graduation Ceremony

NEIU Holds Virtual Graduation Ceremony

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
December 22, 2020
Iguana House by Franklin Barens

Why Chicago’s Music Venues Need Us Now More Than Ever

Ryland Pietras, Managing Editor
November 17, 2020
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