When university president Sharon Hahs attended the Indian Student Association’s Summer Show on Friday, August 31, it was a gesture of support for one of the largest student organizations at NEIU. Unlike her predecessor, our new university president is making herself more visible and accessible to the student body. These […]

The Wall Street Journal printed an article written by Daniel Henninger, entitled “The Death of Diversity,” where he illustrated the way the word diversity has changed over the course of the last thirty years. The big debate over diversity, Henninger claims, originates from its use in the political and legal […]

On August 23rd Governor Rod Blagojevich signed the long overdue state budget for fiscal year 2008. The fiscal year began July 1st. Comptroller Dan Hynes said among the first disbursements would be school aid, worker’s compensation, and social service payments. “These critical payments, which have been delayed because of the […]

The CTA is citing a lack of state funding as the reason for potential major changes. According to an open letter from the CTA, “On September 16th, the CTA will be forced to implement a plan to increase fares, reduce service, and lay off more than 600 CTA employees.” According […]

Officially installed as the new president of Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. Sharon K. Hahs was presented with the Presidential Stole, Orb and Medallion, symbolically accepting the role she has filled since last semester. An international group of delegates included students, alumni and staff, as well as, members from the military, […]

The construction barriers surrounding Building A on the northeast end of campus at Saint Louis Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue are not difficult for students to miss. However, students might not be aware that it is just one part in a continuing overhaul of the whole campus. Gary Bryan, NEIU […]

Tuesday Sept. 4Keynote Address: A Celebration of Learning in the Global Community at 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Performance by Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 5 The Dedication of The Presidents Garden 12:00 p.m. at the northeast corner of the Ronald Williams […]

Jason Bourne is back and doing what he does best, causing mayhem, racking up a healthy amount of property damage in countries and being hunted by the agency that he was created by. The Bourne Ultimatum is easily the best in the growing franchise. The suspenseful political thriller of a […]

Falling in love with Stardust is as easy as being awestruck by a shooting star, quite literally. In a story that melds the quick wits of The Princess Bride and Midnight Run it is simple to understand the charm of love. This is not an arbitrary comparison egotistically concocted by […]

Zeitgeist hit the market as Smashing Pumpkins’ newest album. Contrary to expectations, and several predictions, there were no additions to the Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin duo on the actual album. Music credits were as follows: Jimmy Chamberlin: drums, Billy Corgan: everything else. Produced by Corgan, Chamberlin, Terry Date, and […]