On April 3rd Que Ondee Sola gave presentations aimed at getting more support for the Latino/a students place in the upcoming cultural center. As Xavier Luis Burgos wrote in the Que Ondee Sola periodical, “It is absolutely no secret that for decades the Latina/o students at the Northeastern Illinois University […]

On Thursday, April 2, teachers and students from Northeastern Illinois University gathered in Alumni Hall from 1:40 to 5 p.m. to celebrate University Day by hearing a lecture, having a discussion and celebrating with a banquet. The lecture was titled “A Compass: Essential Learning for the 21st Century” and was […]

Dr. Ortiz is the director of the Latino American Studies program at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU). He has been a teacher here since August 2001. This position was created because of the need to consolidate the numerous programs that did exist, but were inconsistent because of the lack of organization […]

The Asian Lion Dance and Variety Show took place on April 3 in Alumni Hall. It was sponsored by the Chinese Student Club as a part of the Asian American Heritage Conference. The event was arranged in two parts, first being the Asian Lion Dance Show, and the other being […]

On Friday, April 3, musical compositions of drums rhythmically shook Alumni Hall into beats of harmony and cultural bonding. The event titled, “Dynamic Asia: Drum Night,” was the finale of the Asian American Heritage Conference that spanned from March 30 to April 3. The event consisted of drum performances from […]

The art show “Air,” which was on exhibit in the Ronald Williams Library until April 10, had a mission that is as essential as the element it is named for: to get Northeastern Illinois University accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD). Curated by Art […]

Besides being the guy who brought the world a nude Harry Potter, Peter Shaffer has come to be known in the world of theater for powerful dramas like “Equus” and “Amadeus.” His flair for the comedic, however, is evident in his play “Lettice and Lovage,” being produced by the Stage […]

On April 1, Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) Auditorium welcomed a fair sized audience to escape into a world of fantasy at the inception of the large scale musical “Into the Woods.” The show began promptly at 7:30 p.m., and immediately visual and aural delights tickled the senses. NEIU’s stage was […]

In recent years, the idea of a “preppy” style has picked up a somewhat negative connotation. However, like most things that get shunned in society, this prejudice is based in simple misinformation. Contrary to popular belief, the set of terms, “prep,” “preppy,” and “prepster” do not have their roots in […]

From March 22-27, 10 students participated in Northeastern Illinois University’s first Alternative Spring Break. The students traveled to El Paso, Texas and across the border into Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The purpose of the trip was to immerse students in the real lives of people who live on the border. Over […]