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
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Ryland Roberts, Online Editor

Ryland is studying Education at NEIU. Originally, He joined The Independent as a photographer in Fall 2023. Within the Fall 2023 semester, they gained the roles of Social Media Manager, Online editor, and staff writer. Only being at NEIU since Fall 2023, He is passionate about what he does and plans to hone his journalism skills while working at the newspaper.
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President Dr. Bell Jordan In blue regalia wearing the presidential medallion. She is looking to the side holding the University Orb

[Photo] Dr. Katrina Bell-Jordan Becomes 8th President of NEIU

Leslie Lozada and Dan Maurer
October 11, 2024
Cafeteria Elevator in Student union with a out of order sign on elevator button.

[Photo] NEIU: No Elevators In Use

Asher Zigle, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2024
Dan Mauer (Left, flannel), News Editor, recording an interview with Dennis Sagel (Middle, white glasses), SMB Advisor, walks past.

[Photo] Independent Staff Covering the DNC

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2024
Participates in the Coalition to March on DNC hold the black and white cutouts of US Vice President Kamala Harris and Russia President Vladimir Putin with red streamers connected to their hands to convey the funding of genocide.

Counter Protesting the DNC at Union Park

Jasmine Rodriguez and Ryland Roberts
September 18, 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

The Fight to Be Ourselves: LGBTQIA+ Pride and Standing Tall in The Face of Adversity

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
June 24, 2024
Chicago Fire Department pulled up their engine to the Student Union entrance. A firefighter (center) carries extinguisher to the cafeteria

“It’s a nice day for a fire” a student says as Smoke from the Cafeteria Kitchen causes the evacuation of the Student Union

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
April 2, 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
Palestinian flag waving in the air. All photos from Vigil.

Associated Press On the Wrong Side of History

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
January 21, 2024
Faculty senate sitting in a circle of desks.

“This is Petty Shit.” a Reporter’s First Impression of the Faculty Senate

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
January 20, 2024
Stage Before show

History Has Its Eyes on Us

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
January 20, 2024
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[Photo] Police Blotter for January 2024

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2024
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[Photo] Vigil For Palestine Results in Harrassment, Calls to Action

Zachariah Simmons, Opinions Editor
December 23, 2023
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[Photo] “In the Belly of the Whale (a.k.a The Jonah Play)” Review

Joanne Fanfan, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2023
Winners of the 2023 Nuevas Voces playwriting contest

Seventh Annual Nuevas Voces Playwriting Contest

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
November 1, 2023
"Peeling Hour" By Olly Greer, Made of old wallpaper, ceramic, decals, and 3-4 kiln firings.

Olly Greer’s “Tranifestations”

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
October 31, 2023
students covering up Lech Walesa display in protest of name

“But they can’t walk around the city on their toes and confuse my grandchildren.” – Lech Walesa, 2019

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
October 30, 2023
Front door of NEIU Police Department on North Campus

Interview with Chief of Police

Ryland Roberts, Online Editor
September 25, 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
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