As any well-informed Illinois citizen will already be aware, January marks the one-year anniversary of our status as a “smoke-free state.” Now, if you also happen to be a well-informed American (a title a bit harder to come upon,) you will also know that a total of 23 states and […]

It’s difficult to maintain a conversation with just about anyone this time of year without falling into a conversation about New Years resolutions. Whether their goal is to lose weight or quit smoking, folks love to share their hopes for the New Year Recently, a friend of mine decided he’s […]

While people make their own personal resolutions for 2009, there is one resolution our country needs to make, and with Barack Obama beginning his presidency this year, this resolution could become a possibility. The United States needs to collectively overhaul sex education programs to assure that children are not only […]

Phi Rho Eta Fraternity is bringing a chapter to NEIU. The Fraternity is to bring awareness and solutions to social awareness through mentoring. Started in 1994 at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale they strive for community development and the development of their own members. The Fraternity strives to provide its members […]

Even though the Olympics are over for the next few years, the words ‘live the spirit’ ring true always. These words are often written when Euripides “Rip” Kastaris signs a piece of work for someone. Rip embodies this philosophy, not only in his artwork, but in his life as well. […]

On Dec. 20 at 8 p.m., Ensemble Espanol will present a ‘special family holiday concert.’ The concert is part of NEIU’s Performing Arts Series. General admission tickets are $25, $15 for seniors and alumni, $10 for children under 12 and students with ID. The dance concert will take place in […]

President-elect Barack Obama has inherited an extremely high budget deficit. He will begin his presidency with the country involved in two costly wars. The stock market is being severely challenged, to say the least. The American infrastructure is in desperate need of repair, evidenced by the bridge collapse a couple […]

Recently, while writing for an online gaming journalism website titled Gamertell, I worked on a story about California attempting to revive its anti-gaming crusade that was headed up by state Sen. Leland Yee. The Court of Appeals is currently in deliberation on whether or not the Circuit Court’s decision about […]

Large banks are in need of a financial bailout from the government. Not just one bank needs help, either. Many leading banks need the help of the government, a “bailout” as it’s called. How and when did this happen? It seems as if spontaneously, many banks are in need of […]

For a variety of reasons, donated blood is necessary. Accidents and organ transplants are just two examples that may require a person to receive blood from someone else. On Nov. 25, in Alumni Hall, FHP (Future Health Professionals) and SGA (Student Government Association) offered a blood drive for students at […]