November 11 falls on a Sunday this year and though our school won’t close the following weekday, an important holiday is observed. Veterans Day was originally conceived to celebrate the ending of hostilities of World War I but was later expanded to honor all veterans regardless of war. Of all […]
Month: November 2007
Police Blotter
On Oct. 3 at 12:53 p.m., an unknown offender struck a car in Parking Lot H. It is considered Criminal Damage to Property. There were no witnesses. The case is closed. On Oct. 3 at 1:28 p.m., a victim received threatening calls from a known offender. It is considered Disorderly […]
New writing requirement
Northeastern Illinois University announced plans to alter its current graduation requirements within all fields of study. Beginning fall 2008 students will be required to complete a writing intensive course specific to their major. The three-credit course will serve to supplement the English Competency Exam, which faculty and administrators recognize as […]
Mexico en Mil Colores an El Centro exhibition
Claudia Zamudio Mainou had a display of her series “Mexico en mil colores” at El Centro from Oct. 29-Nov. 2. During the reception offered on Nov. 1, Mainou explained the thought behind the work, and food and drinks were provided to the guests of El Centro. Despite the lack of […]
Diwali Show a great success
A packed Auditorium gathered to celebrate the Indian festival of Diwali, which is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and is considered the beginning of a New Year. The Friday, Nov. 2 event is the biggest show of the year for the Indian Student Association. Hosts Jacob Gabrail […]
Ilia exhibit success for student art
An electric hum vibrated the foundations of the NEIU Fine Arts building. It wasn’t a power surge but an exhibit for a number of NEIU artists including a reception for Cecilia Carboni and her new digital work dubbed Ilia, held on Friday, October 19. Alongside Carboni, the paintings of Rafael […]