NEIU held a talent show. More like a lively and multi-genre talent competition open to all NEIU students, faculty, and staff. On Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7 p.m., the show kicked off with Chicago Latino comedian Ricky Carmona hosting and introducing the panel of judges, cash prize logistics, and […]

If you happen to drive by California and Roscoe on a Friday or Saturday afternoon and see a line out the door of a small corner storefront and wonder what it’s about, your answer is Hot Doug’s. The encased meats and sausage emporium serves up your standard Chicago dog alongside […]

September 25 was a day for the history books. All across the globe, gamers gathered to witness and, ideally, obtain a fabled copy of their long awaited prize, shipped from the Studios of Bungie Software to the nearest game store. Halo 3. Never has any other first-person shooter reached this […]

Most people are skeptical when it comes to Hanson. The constant jokes about their hair, their gender, their bubblegum pop ditty, “MMMbop,” are fading with the onset of critical acclaim. Saturday, September 29, at House of Blues, Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson proved they can still sell-out shows and bring […]

Many newer students, or those who are not majoring in a science discipline, may be unaware of the Math Lab at the Learning Center, located on the fourth floor of the Ronald Williams Library. The Math Lab is a free service to all NEIU students. While the tutors’ main priority […]

Imagine an institution that inspires the imagination and provides the tools that make ideas come to life. American Science & Surplus is that place. According to their manifesto on their website, they are fascinated by discovery and invention and dedicated to having fun along the way. They must be doing […]

The 756th homerun ball hit by Barry Bonds was purchased for $752,467 and Fashion Designer Mark Ecko has an unusual plan for it. He set up a website at vote756.com to allow the public to vote on one of three options; 1. Send it to the Baseball Hall of Fame […]

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown increasingly popular in the US and abroad. The sport, whose fighters have dangerous sounding nicknames like, “Rampage,” “Axe Murderer,” or “Iceman” has seen an explosion of popularity, particularly among the highly coveted male 18-35 demographic. The most popular of these leagues, the Ultimate Fighting […]

The University’s upgrade of the student e-mail system created an unforeseen consequence at the beginning of the semester. They could no longer access e-mail from NEIU’s portal, NEIUport. Seven weeks into the semester, students still can not log onto their NEIU e-mail accounts from NEIUport. The problem is bigger than […]

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2008 is accepting essays on contemporary ethical topics that college students must face on a day-to-day basis. The contest’s purpose is to challenge students to analyze their own perception and thoughts on ethics by writing thought provoking essays that raise questions. The […]