Why do we go to college? Is it all a means to an end? Or do we go for the college experience? The easy answer can be to get a degree or get a job. However, the college experience is much broader than the classes we take or the subjects […]

To help raise money for the NEIU Haiti Relief Fund, the Physical Education Department, along with comedian Vince Acevedo, hosted the “Hoops For Haiti” event on Feb. 17. However, this fundraiser was much more than a basketball game. There were entertaining events throughout the course of the basketball game that […]

A group of 17 NEIU students, predominantly from the Student Government Association (SGA), traveled to Springfield for the 32nd annual Model Illinois Government (MIG) Simulation from Feb. 25-28, but what started out as a fun experience of participating in state politics turned into problems for some. Delegates from 19 different […]

The Student Government Association (SGA) decided to hold a student “Speak Out” on Mar. 2 during activity hour as part of their annual free speech symposium. Set up on a simple stage with a microphone, the symposium allowed students to have a platform to voice their concerns. This event was […]

Thinking about going out? Instead of looking for the newest fancy place, go to one of the most notorious bars in Chicago – Green Mill Cocktail and Lounge. Located in Chicago’s Uptown area, this authentic place has been around since 1907. It was one of Al Capone’s favorite places to […]

Greek Week is a yearly event that the Greek organizations hold in late April or early May, right before finals. This event started in 2007 when the Greeks were trying to hold an event that showcased the talents of the Greek community, while reflecting the traditions that they hold dear […]

Albany Park Bikes hosted a bike workshop. It covered nearly everything you need to know about your bike, such as safety and maintenance. The place was full of bike enthusiasts. Albany Park Bikes is headed up by three men: Hector Soriano, Tony Riccardo and Mike Lathem. They are starting up […]

The day begins on another warm and sunny day in a little piece of Texan paradise.  There is a light breeze floating in over the tide onto the beach, barely noticeable under an 85 degree temperature that lingers all through the day, dropping into the low 70s and high 60s […]

So, you know those days when you’re by yourself? The days when your friends are at a movie you’ve already seen? Or when your kids, siblings or roommates have exhausted themselves into an early-evening slumber? When you’re looking for something… rewarding? Those are Baja days. When thinking of anything as […]

With all the online technology and social networking available today, starting and spreading a rumor is easier than ever. But it has also become easier to get caught. Recently in the news, there has been a growing trend of people getting into trouble for writing comments about their schoolmates and […]