NEIU students and faculty will soon receive a new Learning Management System (LMS) to support their academic courses. Our current LMS, Blackboard version 8, will be phased out gradually and be turned off completely by the end of the summer in 2013. As part of the process of selecting […]
Month: April 2012
Read my lips, NO TUITION INCREASES!
I began my term as Student Trustee in February 2012. Entering mid-term, amidst a heated debate regarding tuition increases for incoming students and students who have been at NEIU longer than six years, was well underway. It was first proposed that incoming students would face a 3.6% increase in […]
Gluten-Free – The Way To Be?
Celiac disease and the lesser-known non-celiac gluten sensitivity are buzzwords in the world of celebrity diets. Miley Cyrus recently touted having celiac disease and attributed her recent weight loss to it, denying rumors that it was due to anorexia. But what is celiac disease and how does it […]
Debts vs. Students; Will Our Miseries Ever End?
Will this nation ever produce an affordable education to us students? US student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion this year, exceeding both credit card and auto loan debts. Business Week says that, “The average student loan debt is about $25,000, which is up 25 percent in the last […]
NEIU Police Blotter
Theft less than $300 On April 2, 2012 at 3:17 p.m. at the Student Union Building, an unknown offender stole a victim’s cell phone after it was left unattended in the bathroom. On April 5, 2012 at 2:42 p.m. at the P.E. Building, an unknown offender cut a bike […]
The Day in the Life of a Misanthrope – NEIU Stage Center
A wise Sir Walter Raleigh once said “I wish I loved the human race, I wish I loved its silly face, and when I’m introduced to one, I wish I thought ‘what jolly fun!’” It’s funny how well Raleigh’s quote seems to capture the essence of Moliere’s character, Alceste, […]
The “Ab Belt” and the “Perfect Pushup”: Are They Legit?
Last issue, we covered the merits of a standard gym exercise, the upper body squat. This issue, we’ll review the merits of two well-known and highly advertised pieces of fitness equipment: The “Ab Belt™” and the “Perfect Pushup™.” The “Ab Belt™” is essentially an electric muscle stimulator that wraps […]
Men – Eating Heart Healthy
My culinary journey to become a chef started because of my dad’s influence. We went to many diverse restaurants together and we loved them. My house was also frequently filled with the smells and flavors of wonderful southern food due to my mom’s phenomenal cooking. My dad’s parents were […]
Review: Blue Like Jazz- An Odd Tale of Self Discovery
Blue Like Jazzis a 2012 adaptation of the celebrated Christian author Donald Miller’s semi-autobiographical book of the same name, directed by Steve Taylor, Miller co-wrote the screenplay with Ben Pearson and Taylor. Both the novel and film Blue Like Jazz follow author Donald Miller as he struggles with his […]
Saul Williams: Up Close and Personal
The 1st Annual Nest Fest at NEIU has secured its own legacy as one of the best creative arts exhibitions NEIU has to offer. Saul Williams, the festival’s headliner, did not fail to entertain, educate and illuminate the minds and hearts of those in attendance. Versatile enough to perform […]