Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass last teamed up to make “The Bourne Ultimatum” in 2007, and while the marketing for “Green Zone” played this up, audiences should know that they are not in for another Jason Bourne story. Similarly, those who enjoyed the essentially politics free, “Hurt Locker,” will be […]

The new album from R&B superstar Usher, “Raymond vs. Raymond” concludes where his last effort, “Confessions” left off. Known for his simple beats and pure vocals, it comes at a slight disappointment that the new album relies somewhat on the current fad of autotuning. Thankfully though, the talent of the […]

As far as crude guy flicks are concerned, Judd Apatow’s movies remain on top. They provide a believable story with characters most people can relate to at some level, while keeping audiences holding their sides in laughter. “Hot Tub Time Machine” is not at that level but, by not taking […]

In preparation for NEIU’s first Italian language production by Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème”, ensemble members have been practicing their singing and acting since the start of the spring semester for the upcoming shows between April 14-17. Joining the students and community listeners are members from the Chicago Children’s Chorus and […]

Renowned Puerto Rican artist, Richard Santiago visited NEIU thanks to an invitation extended to him by Que Ondee Sola magazine on Thursday, April 1 during activity hour. In an intimate and friendly setting, Santiago spoke about his artwork and what he called the Latino experience. “Art has been a way […]

Kimberlee Mladinic, a senior at NEIU, presented her artwork in the upper gallery of NEIU’s Fine Arts Building. Mladinic’s exhibit, which began March 29 and ran until April 9, featured pieces from her series of paintings titled “Instructions,” as well as several past works. Mladinic’s work incorporates images of various […]

NEIU Professor Brett Stockdill returned from his trip to Guatemala to speak with the university about their issue of domestic violence and what is being done currently to combat it on March 30. Violence has been embedded into the country’s culture, going back to the civil war, said Stockdill. The […]

When most people hear or think of sexual assault or violence, the image of a young woman scantily dressed, in the wee hours of the night, at a bar or club might come to mind. This was not the case for Debbi Wilieko, a Des Plaines resident and insurance professional, […]

The controversial issue of human rights in Asia and the media response to it was the theme of a presentation and discussion on April 1 at NEIU as part of the Asian American Heritage Conference. The presenters for the event included Ameet Sacdev, Business Reporter for Chicago Tribune, Judy Wang, […]

Students have been concerned at NEIU about how budget cuts may affect their tuition costs and the overall affordability of college. Freshman Kevin Brown, an organizer for the Responsible Budget Coalition (RBC), held a rally on April 7 at noon outside of the B-Building, near the Student Union. The rally […]