NEIU Mourns the Loss of Dr. Michael T. Kelly, Dean of Students

By Janean L. Watkins, Editor in Chief

Dr. Michael T. Kelly touched the hearts of many students; faculty and staff at NEIU. His presence will be missed. Dr. Kelly, known as Dean Kelly to many of his students, went above and beyond his call of higher education professional, to the level of friend for many. Students and staff were saddened on Friday when the news of his passing swept through the corridors of our campus. He is survived by his wife, sons, and a host of family members, friends, colleagues, and mentees.

The Student Center for Scientific Engagement

By Emily Haddad – Associate Managing/News Editor

One of NEIU’s best resources for Math and Science Majors is also one of its least-known. The Student Center for Scientific Engagement (SCSE) in Bernard Brummel Hall (BBH) is a multipurpose study area where all students, not just Math and Science Majors, can go to find free tutoring help or a quiet place to study.

Eagle Eye Advice: Timely Advice for Real Problems

Lakeesha J. Harris – Senior Staff Writer

Q. Dear Lakeesha, For years mental health has been taboo topic in my family. I am African American and we just don’t talk about stuff like that. I am finding that many of my family members are dealing with it through drug use or not at all.

It’s Tax Time Again!

By Tony “ The Tax Man” Nazarowski - Contributor

This is the time of year when taxpayers start receiving documents and information to be able to prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns. Being a student puts one in a position to look for additional information that needs to be reported. Students have tuition payments, as well as expenses for books, materials, fees and sometimes room and board. These can be very expensive out-of-pocket legal obligations for students but we have to be careful about which items the IRS will allow as a deduction.

American Violet: A Film Review

 "What's happening in Melody is happening all over our country. Drug task forces use military tactics to terrorize poor people. Drug laws specifically target people of color. Mean- while federal money goes to counties that convict the most people. And plea bargains are aggressively pushed to hasten those bargains." Can you imagine living in such a world? A world where certain uncontrollable circumstances in your life can be the cause and effect of everything that happens to you, a world that takes pleasure in financially profiting from scaring you away from your own freedom.  Full story

Utatu Collective Celebrating African Tradition

Utatu is a chartered club at Northeastern Illinois University on the CCICS satellite campus located on the South Side in the Bronzeville community. Utatu is dedicated to providing an African consciousness to the CCICS campus student life through workshops and student activities.