In the last two years, Northeastern Illinois University has made a significant push to take advantage of newer technology. The online application Blackboard is one of these advances. Blackboard is a powerful tool for both students and instructors alike. The application allows two-way communication between the students and instructors, as […]

In a small hospital in the city of Chicago, a little boy lies in fear upon a comfortable bed.  Bruce Willis sits beside him, questioning the cause of such terror.  He asks, “Do you see road construction?”  The boy nods meekly.  “Where?” Bruce asks.  The boy answers, “Everywhere!” I’ve been […]

The “Saw” franchise is one of those hard things to try to classify as good or bad. It’s mostly because you had two good movies, an average one and then two bad movies. With “Saw VI” out now, the question is, which way will the scale be tipped? Well, let’s […]

On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Latino community, as well as the O’Cherony family, suffered a loss. Domingo O’Cherony, doctor until the age of 81, passed away at the age of 97. Through his years of service as a doctor, which spanned decades and between two countries, O’Cherony had cared for […]

Every year collegiate athletes get together at a university to compete in a state-wide extramural tournament. This year, Northern Illinois University played host as they invited all colleges in the state to compete in a flag football tournament. Schools sent their best players to take on other schools’ best players. […]

#8220;Are you ready for this?  Because what I hold in my hand…is not just going to blow your mind…it’s gonna blow your soul.”  These are the words Jack Black deadpans before unveiling an LP or “Brutal Legend,” a rare item of forbidden metal hidden in the back of a record […]

President Sharon Hahs addressed NEIU student issues on Oct. 5 in a Town Hall meeting where many questions were asked and answered.  Hahs began the meeting by greeting and thanking all those in attendance. She then gave the floor to the NEIU student body. The first issue that was brought […]

Famous modernist sculptor, Ruth Duckworth, died Oct. 18 as a result of a minor illness that had afflicted her for several weeks. Specializing in ceramics, many of Duckworth’s pieces have been featured in public areas such as the Art Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art and here at NEIU. Born Ruth […]

A group of activists along with renowned professor Dr. William Ayers assembled at the Alumni Hall on Oct. 29   for a presentation and panel discussion titled the “Evolution of Activism”.  This event was held by the Sociology club to discuss activism and its triumphs, failures and current state. “Activism is […]

I have been standing at the bus stop since 6:00 p.m. and its 6:55 p.m. now. I am supposed to be at the Fine Arts building at 7:05 pm. Oh there’s a bus coming this way. Don’t get excited, it’s going to the North Park Garage. Another ray of hope, […]