The English Department members who signed a letter responding to my charges all teach writing and critical thinking, and several will be intimately involved in coordinating writing throughout the university. So how does their letter stack up as an example of good writing and sound thinking? The signers merely assert […]

An Oct. 23 Independent article reported that the Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) Administration President, Dr. Sharon K. Hahs and the NEIU Student Government Association (SGA) President, Keenan Arnold could not find a way to make the U-Pass a reality for NEIU. Citing difficulties in determining where funding would be allocated, […]

President Musharraf has declared a state of emergency in Pakistan, enacted martial law and suspended the nation’s constitution. This controversial move was made because of a potential terrorist threat in Pakistan. While it seems necessary, it probably will not help. Enacting martial law and suspending the nation’s constitution, which gives […]

One can only imagine the war of words that goes on at departmental meetings in the English Department. Professor Harry White’s editorial triggered a storm of controversy that continues to play out in a public way. The focus on grammar mistakes seems trivial and you’d think professors would have more […]

As part of its Reading and Lecture Series, the Apocalypse Literary Arts Coalition hosted Junot Diaz. The celebrated Dominican-born writer is the author of Drown, a short-story collection about growing up in the Dominican Republic and New Jersey during the ’70s and ’80s. It is mostly semi-autobiographical and became a […]

Northeastern Illinois University is in the process of screening three candidates hoping to become the Vice President for Advancement. Murrell Duster, chair of the search and screen committee, who is also dean, academic development, said she believes that adding the position of Vice President for Advancement is a very important […]

University President Dr. Sharon K. Hahs met with Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and Illinois Board of Higher Education Chairwoman Carrie J. Hightman on Nov. 16, insisting that the House of Representatives pass a comprehensive capital construction program for $59.3 million for a new Education Building and $575,500 for remodeling and […]

Chicago is a global city known for its social prowess as well as its role as a major manufacturing center. Cars, warehouses, and factories maintain this world-renowned pulse but in turn circulate considerable amounts of pollution through its veins. These contaminants draw the cleanliness of its natural resources, especially water, […]

In 1998 the university opened its doors to the Polish Heritage celebration. This years was the 10th and with over 250 people attending, Marlene Gill is very proud to be Polish. Gill, who’s maiden name is Wilczynski, while working on her Masters at NEIU proposed a plan to have NEIU […]

Everyone wants to do something important with their lives, and maybe even take a stand for something they believe in. But there is always a fear it will all be in vain. Lions for Lambs is a three-perspective story about making the right choice, and doing what you believe is […]