WZRD, Northeastern Illinois University’s radio station, has resumed limited transmission after over a month of silence caused by a mechanical malfunction with its antenna. The decision to continue transmission was made Feb. 9 after the station decided it was safe to do so. The 100-watt radio station began experiencing difficulties […]

Due to weather conditions, the University will be closed for all evening classes beginning at or after 5:00 p.m. today, February 13, 2007. The status of tomorrow’s classes will be determined early tomorrow morning. Check the Chicago Emergency Closing Center website for the latest update.

Time to come out and say it: some people are materialistic to the point of stupidity. They are bent on building of an inventory of unnecessary luxuries by any means necessary. An example of such misjudged need to acquire luxuries is the woman who died from water intoxication in the […]

     The Cesar Chavez National Holiday Coalition is currently campaigning for a day of national recognition for the deceased civil rights leader. The coalition plans to petition Congress, asking that March 31 be designated Cesar Chavez Day.       Most of the support for the national holiday comes from the Southwestern states, many […]

      In a new study published by the Chicago Tribune, one third of all disadvantaged 3-year-olds were obese. Why are so many children suffering from obesity and what can be done about it?       We live in a society where everything is quick. There are instant fixes for our mistakes, instant tax refund […]

Ed and Jean’s is, as Jean reiterates often, “Just a shot and a beer place. You don’t get more than that here.” As far as patrons are concerned, they don’t even stock ice. Ask for it and Jimmy, the co-owner and resident sot, is likely to laugh as he serves […]

Figuring out what classes to take can be difficult, and from personal experiences, it also can be a headache.  It is also not fun having to take a class that you absolutely have no interest in and at the same time have a not-so-great professor teach it.  What is a […]

The last time Northeastern Illinois University had a sports program was in 1997. At the end of spring term of that year, NEIU had to say farewell to any kind of school spirit and pride. With the lack of both dorms and sports, we are basically a strictly academic school. […]

After waiting twenty-one years, the Chicago Bears went back to the Super Bowl. Not only have they accomplished this goal, but their coach, Lovie Smith, has made history. Smith is not only the first African American to hold the position of head coach of the Chicago Bears in the football […]

Dr, Sharon Hahs began her term as NEIU President last week, and there are a few questions that bear asking as she begins her term as the chief executive of the university. First, Dr. Hahs, can you keep the labor peace? There will be contract talks with the University Professionals […]