The ladies of Northeastern Illinois University’s chapter of Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. have many reasons to celebrate. The sorority recently initiated its Beta line and the chapter’s Vice-President Julissa Flores is Gamma Phi Omega’s 2008 National Swan. Last but not least, the ladies recently became an official chapter […]

In possibly the closest race SGA elections have ever seen, Eduardo Arabu Jr. beat out Melina Rodriguez for Student Trustee 256 to 255. The race for President was just as close; Jason Garcia got 210 votes and won by 19, beating out David Benjaih and Mark Banks who both received […]

The SGA held one of its last meetings of the semester and decided on important end-of-semester business on April 17. There was a broad range of new business to attend to, but much of it consisted of charter approvals for new clubs, allocation of funds for upcoming events and nominating […]

Rainbow streamers and flags adorned the Student Union as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ally (LGBTA) club kicked off its annual Pride Awareness Week on April 14. It featured LGBT themed workshops, networking opportunities, LGBT Rights, safe sex information and health services offered by the university. The first day […]

Northeastern Illinois University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ally (LGBTA) held opening ceremonies in the Student Union April 14. The opening ceremonies kicked off the organization’s awareness week. The LGBTA is seeking to create a safe haven for students. “In light of the events with hate groups such as Heterosexuals […]

NEIU seniors and alumni discussed recent problems they have encountered with the Geography Department Chair, Dr. Erick Howenstine, with Provost Lawrence Frank. Howenstine has also acted as an advisor to many of the students. These students are concerned for future geology students, considering the number of issues that have arose. […]

April 8: NEIU Percussion Ensemble (directed by Clay Condon) 7:30 p.m. Auditorium April 10: Student Recital 1:45 p.m. – Recital Hall April 10 – 26: Arcadia by Tom Stoppard (directed by Anna Antaramian) Thursday – Saturday 7:30 p.m. – Stage Center April 10: Bill Holman conducts the NEIU Varstity Big […]

The Iraq War draws up a controversy between right and wrong, patriotism and the U.S. position in foreign affairs. Many struggles go unnoticed by blind-sighted Americans, though CNN continues to report on the situation. Without a doubt, young individuals will appreciate Kimberly Pierce and MTV Films’ decision to step out […]

Ira Glass, the host of This American Life, best describes his radio show turned Showtime television series at the end of each intro segment: “It’s This American Life. I’m Ira Glass. Each week on our program we choose a theme, and bring you a variety of different stories on that […]

Anna Fermin could have been anything in life: a doctor, lawyer or even a schoolteacher. But thanks to an ex-boyfriend, and luckily for her fans, she became a singer-songwriter instead. The boyfriend, whom she met while in art school, inspired her to become a performer while he serenaded her one […]