While it may not seem like spring on the south side of Chicago, nonetheless the White Sox find themselves heading into the last weeks of spring training down in Arizona. Here is a look at some of the developments so far and some of the questions that still […]
Month: March 2011
The Perils of Peaceful Revolutions – Why Winning isn’t Always Enough
Over the last few weeks, several Middle Eastern and North African countries have been rocked by peaceful revolutions. Widespread protests forced the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt out of power, a civil war broke out in Libya and, as of this writing, protests have been slowly gaining traction in Yemen, […]
The Real Threats to the Institution of Marriage
When it was finally ratified, our country’s Declaration of Independence promised two specific goals to every living person. It states that every person is created as equal and is ensured the natural given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Some politicians, however, thought it logical to deny […]
March on Madigan
For over a year, the group “Anti-Eviction Campaign” has been working along with residents and community leaders to seek justice in unfair housing practices, evictions, and foreclosure disparities. Now the group calls on university students to join them in their fight for justice. Unlike other protests, and rallies the group […]
Recommendations Made For Improvement/Expansion of Online Education – Little Action Taken
In August of 2010 a report reviewing the status of online education at NEIU and providing recommendations for improving online course quality and online learning infrastructure was submitted to the Faculty Council on Academic Affairs (FACAC) and to the Provost. It was hoped that with the timing of the submission, […]
Social Media and Nonviolent Change
#8220;Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment […]
Black Heritage Awards Ceremony
#8220;This is an annual tradition that resonates with the universities core values,” stated Grace Dawson, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, as part of her opening speech at this year’s Black Heritage Awards ceremony, where Tim King, founder, CEO, and President of the Urban Prep Academies spoke to a packed […]
Undocumented and Unafraid: Student Activists Explain Need for Immigration Reform
Many students have the privilege of living without worrying about of things like deportation. NEIU was privileged to get an inside glimpse into the lives of two young women, who aren’t as fortunate in the presentation, “Undocumented and Unafraid”. For many Chicagoans, living in fear of deportation, of leaving your […]
Boiling Point
Students and Faculty gathered together Thursday March 17, 2011 to rally in support of the contract negotiations between NEIU labor unions and the administration. The rally began in Village Square, where supporters held signs and chanted loudly. A number of professors spoke to the crowd, urging them to stay together […]
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Celebrates Popular Culture
The 2011 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) took place on March 18-20 in McCormick Place’s west building. The showroom was open between 10a.m.-7p.m., but there were a few events that took place afterwards. The convention attendants spent most of their visit wandering around the showroom floor, which was filled […]