#8220;O-ba-ma, O-ba-ma!” was the chant that bombarded my body on the day that I will remember for the rest of my life. Nineteen months ago, just two hours before the senator from this state was to repeat his announcement that he would be pursuing the highest office in America, The […]

In case you hadn’t heard, it’s an election year for the office of president of the United States. I, personally, am not a political person. I am going to use my right to vote this year; however there have been years that I used my freedom of choice to not […]

Passing through Village Square between Oct. 20 and 24, you may have wondered, “What was the deal with the bells and whistles and the cardboard figures?” Although the display was colorful, the message was a grim one. The sounds and figures that were part of the event represented the victims […]

Much has been said lately about Barrack Obama’s speech on race in America. Yet, while the pundits and prognosticators ponder the meanings and implications of the Obama speech, the status quo remains. The ugly truth is that America is unwilling, or unable, to deal with the issue of race. America […]

It is inevitable that, as a functioning member of society, you have probably had to venture outdoors in the past few weeks for one reason or another. So even if your only contact with the elements involves the trip from the front door to the bus stop, braving the quad […]

Helen Lanzourakis, NEIU Graduate President: “The final campaign, whoever comes up with the better speech is probably going to pick the economy for America.” Gov. Rod Blagojevich: “He hasn’t done much for the great state of Illinois. My son is jobless because of him and I don’t have a great […]

I’m an independent voter who has waited until the last minute to decide who will get my vote for president, but I have reached a decision. One of the reasons I consider myself an independent voter is that I support issues that fall on both sides of the political fence. […]

I’m a Green who wants the nation to progress. The three most likely candidates for President are McCain, Obama and McKinney. I will admit that chances are the person that will be elected is Obama. Obama, though he is inexperienced, is a fresh face with fresh ideas that are needed […]

Editor mailboxes have been fairly empty for over a month’s time in the newspaper office. There has been very little from clubs or organizations on the NEIU campus to report on. What happened to our once thriving university? This campus use to have activism, information sessions, and fun activities that […]

$1.25 for a newspaper? I think not. I just spent $10 on a super-size mocha-lada and a copy of Fashion Weekly. My favorite episode of Will and Grace was rudely interrupted for some breaking news on the presidential elections. Everything I need to know about the world should be accessible […]