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

Luis Badillo, Writer

Luis Badillo

All content by Luis Badillo
The field can often be a frantic barrage of magic spells, flying arrows and explosions.

Clash Royale Review: A King’s Ransom

Luis Badillo, Writer
May 25, 2016
How will the monies received be distributed?

NEIU Receives Emergency Funds from State

Luis Badillo, Writer
May 24, 2016
Student Government President Re-Elected in Razor Thin Victory

Student Government President Re-Elected in Razor Thin Victory

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 19, 2016
Frustrated, Furloughed Employees Vent at Forum

Frustrated, Furloughed Employees Vent at Forum

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 5, 2016
Rep. Jan Schakowsky joins protesters criticizing Illinois republican leaders for failing to pass a state budget.

‘BRUCE BETTER HAVE OUR MONEY’: Students, Professors Protest Gov. Rauner’s Budget Inaction

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 15, 2016
NEIU Credit Downgraded to 'Just Above Junk Grade'

NEIU Credit Downgraded to ‘Just Above Junk Grade’

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 15, 2016

NEIU to Stay Open for Spring Semester

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 1, 2016
Professors Joel Ofelt (left) and Caleb Gallemore proposed a plan to replace trees on campus, replenishing trees removed due to Emerald Ash Borer Infestations.

Green Fee May Fund Carpool App

Luis Badillo, Writer
February 16, 2016

Student Bill of Rights Passes SGA, Awaits Admin Approval

Luis Badillo, Writer
February 2, 2016

NEIU Among Six State Schools to Receive Credit Downgrade

Luis Badillo, Writer
November 10, 2015
Rick and Morty often has an improvised feel to it, from dialogue, to the cockamamie characters that populate it.

Rick and Morty: New Dimensions

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 20, 2015
Student Trustee Pedro Nungaray speaks to the finance committee.

Tuition Discussed at Finance Committee

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 20, 2015
"'You're tearing me apart, Lisa!'" The soup opera level acting in "The Room" is exactly what makes a bad movie so good.

A Case for Crummy Movies

Luis Badillo, Writer
September 9, 2015
Kim Mosied, after performing a magic illusion, chastises school trustees at a Feb. 9 board meeting

[Photo] Board of Trustees Meeting

Hailey G Boyle and
April 13, 2015
Nicholas Martinez

SGA Election Guide

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 31, 2015

NEIU to build student housing on campus first

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 10, 2015
Attack on Satirical Newspaper Sparks Ongoing Debate

Attack on Satirical Newspaper Sparks Ongoing Debate

Luis Badillo and Emmanuel Gonzalez
January 13, 2015
Sorry, you're going to have to do your chase scene on a regular skateboard in 2015

Back to the Future II Got More Right Than You Think

Luis Badillo, Writer
January 13, 2015
How long can you keep your refuge safe?

A Gem in the Rubble: This War of Mine Review

Luis Badillo, Writer
January 13, 2015
Where satire and fart jokes collide.

Cloak and Stagger: The Interview Review

Luis Badillo, Writer
January 13, 2015
Protesters choose rhetoric as the image of their discontent.

University Daze at University Day

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 21, 2014
ā€œScott Pilgrimā€ writer cooks up something fresh with ā€œSeconds.ā€

Review: ‘Seconds: A Graphic Novel’

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 7, 2014
Dr. Connie Speake was one of the few public commenters who spoke in favor of student housing.

Neighborhood Community Speaks out at Board of Trustees Meeting

Luis Badillo, Writer
September 23, 2014
Much Like Survivor, The Paladins must complete a set of weekly challenges to avoid elimination.

Mid-Season recommendations: ļæ¼ABC’s The Quest

Luis Badillo, Writer
September 9, 2014
This is who's protecting our galaxy?

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Luis Badillo, Writer
August 22, 2014

Review: Dark Souls IIFrom The Ashes

Luis Badillo, Writer
June 3, 2014
Congressman Gutierrez talks about how adversity in his early day in politics only motivated him further

Luis Gutierrez talks new Memoir, Politics, Student Activism

Luis Badillo, Writer
June 3, 2014

Letter from the (new) Editor-In-Chief

Luis Badillo, Writer
June 3, 2014
Review: Miss Julie: Strange Bedfellows

Review: Miss Julie: Strange Bedfellows

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 29, 2014
Lech Walesa Hall faces Bryn Mawr Ave, making it one of the more visible buildings on campus

Lech Walesa Hall to Keep Name

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 15, 2014
The Winter Soldier actually doesn't serve as the film's main antagonist

All The Captain’s Men

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 15, 2014
Dr. Tony Adams (left) and Wojciech Wloch (right) - Courtesy of NEIUlife's youtube video.

NEIU Engages in Dialogues on Lech Walesa’s comments

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 11, 2013
Bioshock Infinite- Screenshot courtesy of Irrational Games

Review: Bioshock Infinite: Soaring above the rest

Luis Badillo, Writer
April 11, 2013
Sequestration

After the Fiscal Cliff: Sequestration

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 26, 2013
Ghaleb Azroui

Grad Student Settles Lawsuit against NEIU

Luis Badillo, Writer
March 6, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation

Luis Badillo, Writer
February 20, 2013

Bridge to SSA: Connecting NEIU students to University of Chicago.

Luis Badillo, Writer
February 8, 2013
Iran Map

[Video] The Iran Rundown

Luis Badillo, Writer
January 26, 2013
walking dead

The Walking Dead: Season 1 Video Game: A Step in the Right Direction

Luis Badillo, Writer
January 25, 2013

2012 Gaming experiences you might have missed

Luis Badillo, Writer
December 5, 2012

Appleā€™s Next Big Thing is Going Small

Luis Badillo, Writer
November 14, 2012

Uncharted Books Putting Reading On The Map

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 31, 2012

SACNAS Advancing Science and Students

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 31, 2012

The Wii U: Nintendo’s next console

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 17, 2012

Karma Points – Gamers Scoring Through Charity.

Luis Badillo, Writer
October 3, 2012

Resistant Gonorrhea Cases On The Rise

Luis Badillo, Writer
September 19, 2012
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