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
Dan Maurer

Dan Maurer, News Editor

Dan Maurer is the News Editor for the NEIU Independent. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s in  Sociology at Northeastern Illinois University. He got his associates degree from the College of DuPage. His goal in life is to position himself to be able to speak truth to power and provide analysis and facts for informed decision making. He spends his time reading, listening to podcasts, and engaging with science-fiction media. He also hosts karaoke multiple evenings throughout the week.

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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

Police Blotter: 9/27/24 – 11/14/24

Dan Maurer, News Editor
November 19, 2024
Post on the Independent’s Instagram (@neiuindienews) featuring a presentation and visit by Dan, the news editor; Jasmine, the managing editor; and Jiaming, the special section editor, to the JUST 109 class.

Introducing: Class Highlights

Dan Maurer and Jiaming Lou
November 17, 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

September Board of Trustee Meetings: Key Takeaways

Dan Maurer, News Editor
October 6, 2024
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Protest at the DNC

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer
October 6, 2024
Student Voter Registration Drive, a Coalition Event

Student Voter Registration Drive, a Coalition Event

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 27, 2024
The technician in blue opens the elevator door with a staff member in green smiling as he watches him.

Three Staff Stuck in Elevator

Ryland Roberts and Dan Maurer
September 7, 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: Dannelle Whiteside

Presidential Candidate Profile: Dannelle Whiteside

Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 11, 2024
Two janitor carts located in the second-floor computer lab in Lech Walesa Hall. The current schedule has the majority of BSW's working in the morning.

NEIU Eliminates Overnight Cleaning

Dan Maurer, News Editor
April 9, 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
New SGA Senators being sworn in (L to R) Ken Hester, Alex Doglin, Damian Orozco, SGA President EJ Schumacher

SGA Swears in Three New Senators, Vermin Reported in Nest

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 27, 2024

NEIU Sends Reminder of Nest Guest Policy, Residents in Uproar

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 27, 2024
Treasurer Dharmik Chhatbar (left) swearing in Sai Nikhil Reddy (right)

Student Government Hears Complaint of New NEST Security, Welcomes New Senators

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 11, 2024
Students from NEIU and nearby school Northside College Prep walking in a circle around NEIU main campus quad

[Photo] Northside College Prep Walks Out as Chicago City Council Votes to Pass Cease-fire Resolution

Zachariah Simmons, Opinions Editor
February 7, 2024
Mary Maxine Arreguine-Casimiro, the person that helped to bring the Latino College Expo to NEIU.

NEIU To Host Latino College Expo, First in Midwest

Dan Maurer, News Editor
January 20, 2024
From left to right: Carol Marin is the moderator in the Q&A with Megan Twohey.

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

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023

State of the University: Admin Touts Enrollment, Pressed on LWH, Workday

Dan Maurer, News Editor
October 30, 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 26, 2023
Outside sign of Lech Walesa Hall, in column on the side of the North Side campus building

“Homosexuals Should Even Sit Behind a Wall” – Lech Walesa, March 2013

Ryland Roberts and Dan Maurer
September 25, 2023
SGA Senate Kicks Off Semester

SGA Senate Kicks Off Semester

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Senate Chair Dr. Nikolas Hoel (left) and his predecessor Dr. Nancy Wrinkle (right)

Faculty Senate Applauds Interim President, Hails New Day

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 4, 2023
Interview With the President (of NEIU)

Interview With the President (of NEIU)

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 2, 2023
Pictures inside of NEIU Spirt Shop

Got Swag? NEIU Gets New Spirit Shop!

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 1, 2023
Picture of Dr. Shanye Cofer

Interview With the Interim Provost: Dr. R. Shayne Cofer

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 1, 2023
[Left to Right] Picture of Xavier Morales-Greene, Clay Cofre and Miles Sennett at Meet the Media Fall 2022

Que Ondee Sola: An NEIU Legacy

Dan Maurer, News Editor
July 7, 2023
Pictiure of Jahmal Cole, the founder and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, during the Pedroso campus presentation.

My Block My Hood My City: A Talk With Jahmal Cole, Founder and CEO

Dan Maurer, News Editor
July 7, 2023

Supreme Court Guts Affirmative Action

Dan Maurer, News Editor
July 7, 2023

Breaking News: Faculty Senate Passes Confidence Vote in Interim Provost to Assembly

Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 9, 2023

Trustees Attend Faculty Senate

Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 3, 2023

… And We’re Only Getting Started

Dan Maurer, News Editor
May 3, 2023

Faculty Senate Demands Communication, Action from Board of Trustees

Dan Maurer, News Editor
April 21, 2023

Student Journalist Files Ethics Complaint Against NEIU Administrator

Monty Stites and Dan Maurer
April 21, 2023
SGA Town Hall Platform for Admin

SGA Town Hall Platform for Admin

Dan Maurer, News Editor
April 4, 2023
Photo By Dan Maurer

Professors March for Fair Contract

Dan Maurer, News Editor
March 21, 2023

Students and Faculty Need More Than a Voice

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 21, 2023

Enrollment Services Updates Student Government

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 21, 2023

Student Affairs Council Is Back! Faculty Senate Looks Inward

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 21, 2023
NEIU Faculty Senate Passes Motion For a Vote of No Confidence on President Gibson’s Job Performance

NEIU Faculty Senate Passes Motion For a Vote of No Confidence on President Gibson’s Job Performance

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 18, 2023

BREAKING: Vice President of Enrollment Management Kimberley Buster-Williams to Resign

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 9, 2023

The Single-Ply Canary and a Lame Waddling

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 7, 2023

Public Comments Shine Light on Challenges, President Commits to Shared Governance Inclusion

Dan Maurer, News Editor
February 7, 2023

Faculty Member Proposes Call for Immediate Intervention from Board of Trustees

Dan Maurer and Leslie Lozada
January 26, 2023

Faculty Assembly Vote on Gibson Takes Over Faculty Senate Agenda

Dan Maurer, News Editor
January 19, 2023

University Professionals of Illinois Serve Pizza, Teach About Their Rights

Dan Maurer, News Editor
January 19, 2023

BREAKING: Faculty Assembly Delivers Vote of No-Confidence in Board of Trustees

Dan Maurer, News Editor
December 5, 2022

BREAKING: Board of Trustees will Not Renew President’s Contract in June, 2023

Dan Maurer, News Editor
November 30, 2022
Photos by Dan Maurer

Diwali Celebration with Indian Student Association

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer
November 22, 2022
Photo by Dan Maurer, Leslie Lozada reading Robert Frost's "The Road not Taken"

First Poetry Flex a Relaxing Success

Dan Maurer, News Editor
November 15, 2022
Photo by Cecilia G. Hernandez

University Administration Addresses Problems at the Nest

Dan Maurer and Scott Andrews
November 15, 2022

BREAKING: NEIU Faculty Assembly Delivers Vote of No-Confidence in President Gibson’s Leadership

Dan Maurer, News Editor
November 15, 2022
Photo by Dan Maurer

NEIU Professors Rally for a Fair Contract and in Solidarity with Instructors

Dan Maurer, News Editor
October 28, 2022
NEIU Fine Arts Center Gallery: Where She Comes From

NEIU Fine Arts Center Gallery: Where She Comes From

Dan Maurer, News Editor
October 18, 2022

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

Dan Maurer and Leslie Lozada
October 18, 2022
NEIU Faculty Senate Passes Motion For a Vote of No Confidence on President Gibson’s Job Performance

NEIU Faculty Senate Passes Motion For a Vote of No Confidence on President Gibson’s Job Performance

Dan Maurer and Monty Stites
October 18, 2022
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Fun on the Cheap!

Dan Maurer, News Editor
October 4, 2022
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[Photo] Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Stephanie Quintana, writer
October 4, 2022
Student Loan Forgiveness: A Good First Step

Student Loan Forgiveness: A Good First Step

Dan Maurer, News Editor
October 4, 2022
New COVID Booster! You Should Get It!

New COVID Booster! You Should Get It!

Dan Maurer, News Editor
September 21, 2022
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