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

Laura Rojas, Writer

Laura Rojas

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Bill Kurtis (left) and John St. Augustine have shared their passion for conservation for 27 years.

Guest speakers give green light to environmental efforts

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 12, 2017
An incident of road rage ended in a driver shooting bullets around the corner from the El Centro campus.

Shots fired near El Centro

Laura Rojas, Writer
March 29, 2017
Assistant Professor Orin Harris wants to bring a small dark matter chamber directly to NEIU’s physics department.

[Photo] NEIU shuttle takes off

Sarahy Lopez, News Editor
March 14, 2017
Assistant Professor Orin Harris wants to bring a small dark matter chamber directly to NEIU’s physics department.

Dark Matter and the PICO collaboration

Laura Rojas, Writer
March 14, 2017
Court’s in session: NEIU professor turned judge

Court’s in session: NEIU professor turned judge

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 21, 2017

Campus safety is a community concern

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 8, 2017
Sandra Beyda-Lorie brings her experience and various degrees in special education to her new post as dean of the College of Education.

[Photo] NEIU College of Education welcomes new dean

Laura Rojas, Writer
January 25, 2017
The mural from the Pedroso Center depicts a variety of diverse, great minds.

President-elect Trump has NEIU students fearful of future

Laura Rojas, Writer
December 6, 2016
The greenhouse acts as a home to a vast variety of plants that students cultivate for their fundraising sale.

NEIU Bio department gives students freedom to grow

Laura Rojas, Writer
November 23, 2016
The incidents occurred inside The Nest, NEIU's new student housing.

Campus police respond to incidents at The Nest

Laura Rojas, Writer
November 8, 2016
Free tuition

NEIU Finance Committee talked tuition hikes

Laura Rojas, Writer
October 26, 2016

New math community center welcomes all

Laura Rojas, Writer
September 28, 2016
Professor Laura Sanders stands with students while conducting research.

NEIU AGUA project flows like water

Laura Rojas, Writer
September 8, 2016
President Sharon Hahs officially retires Sept. 30 after nine years as NEIU president. She is the second woman president of NEIU.

Hahs Announces Retirement

Laura Rojas, Writer
August 24, 2016
A young Richard Gere stares with an attitude in a scene from his 1983 reel, "Breathless."

NEIU Hosts Reel 35mm Films

Laura Rojas, Writer
June 21, 2016
Golden Eagle 5K Puts Spring in Students' Step

Golden Eagle 5K Puts Spring in Students’ Step

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 26, 2016

Effects of the Budget Crisis on NEIU

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 5, 2016
"Cobain on Cobain" offers a unique insight into the life of the Nirvana front man.

Through Kurt’s Eyes:

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 5, 2016

Two Departments, Now One

Laura Rojas, Writer
March 15, 2016

Pedroso Center Hosts Sign Language Luncheons

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 16, 2016
Recent sales on NEIU merchandise have caused speculation on the future of NEIU's relationship with Beck's Bookstore.

Beck’s Bookstore Might Close

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 16, 2016
James Lyon Jr. will be taking a new position at Augusta University in Georgia.

Farewell to NEIU’s Chief of Police

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 16, 2016
The Student Food Pantry is open to all students.

Hunger is Not on the Menu

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 2, 2016
"Good Grief" is Larry O. Dean's first album in six years.

Grief is Good

Laura Rojas, Writer
December 1, 2015
Students discussed financial aid problems with the admissions office.

Administration Works With Students Over Financial Aid Issues

Laura Rojas, Writer
December 1, 2015

The Fee for a Greener NEIU

Laura Rojas, Writer
November 17, 2015
Is that a trick of light or ghost?

[Photo] On A Corner Cursed?

November 3, 2015
The Wildwood Tavern at night.

What a Wild Tavern

Laura Rojas, Writer
November 3, 2015
The expansions to the Angelina Pedroso Center are near completion.

Coming Soon: Pedroso Center Expansion

Laura Rojas, Writer
November 10, 2015
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[Photo] Top Speed And Top Notch Could Make You The Next Top Chef

Laura ROjas, Writer
October 20, 2015
Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq performs the peace fire ceremony at NEIU’s fire circle.

Celebrating The Circle

Laura Rojas, Writer
October 20, 2015
The Undocumented Students Project at NEIU

No Papers Does Not Mean No Diploma

Laura Rojas, Writer
October 6, 2015
Teachers lead community children in a bonding game.

Mastering the Skills of Leadership

Laura Rojas, Writer
September 8, 2015

Spend Summer Nights at Summer Noodle & Rice

Laura Rojas, Writer
June 25, 2015
One of NEIU's most brilliant authors displays her latest work; a piece challenging and questioning its readers at every turn.

‘Mr. and Mrs. Doctor,’ a Novel by Julie Iromuanya

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 28, 2015
Students, alumni, faculty and staff browse the diverse range of art displayed by NEIU students at the Juried Art Exhibition

Art Reception in the Glass Room

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 28, 2015

A New Solution to the Air Pollution

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 27, 2015
NEIU smokers bask in a moment that will soon become foreign to campus

[Photo] Lights Out For Smokers

Steven Villa, News Editor
April 13, 2015
These works, and many more, will be judged as part of the juried art exhibition.

Juried Art Exhibition

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 14, 2015
Colorful Vejigante masks and costumes.

Carnavales De Puerto Rico

Laura Rojas, Writer
April 14, 2015
Robyn Gabel has been a Democratic member in the House of Representatives since April 19, 2010.

Prominent Bill Challenges Eminent Domain

Laura Rojas, Writer
March 31, 2015
Leonard Nimoy in his most iconic and beloved role as Spock, the intrepid Science Officer for the Starship Enterprise in the original series.

Beyond The Final Frontier

Laura Rojas, Writer
March 10, 2015
Paul Lemke addressing the audience at the teach-in

Wear The Letter ‘A’ For Adjunct With Pride Not Shame

Laura Rojas, Writer
March 10, 2015
Maggie Daley Park's Unusually Shaped "Ice Ribbon" is good fun for people of all ages.

The Ice Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 24, 2015
The staff at Tapas Barcelona is skilled, friendly, and always prepared to find out which dishes you’ll like best.

Tapas Barcelona: Cozy and Intimate, The Perfect Dating Locale

Laura Rojas, Writer
February 11, 2015
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