The Blue Man Group did not compete in NEIU’s pirate-themed talent show (unless they were out-of-disguise and performing as a college rock band), but they were there in spirit alongside “Guys With Drums”, whose glow-in-the-dark, audience friendly percussion earned them first place and $1100. Each act was given up to […]

A report released by the Consortium on Chicago School Research reports the graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University is one of the worst in the country. The six-year graduation rate for full-time freshman at NEIU is 17 percent, according to a Department of Education study. The report also cites federal […]

A recent story by The New York Times cited NEIU as having one of the worst graduation rates in the nation. The story was based on Department of Education statistics that may not have taken into account transfer students and those who practice “stopout” behavior. NEIU only has statistics available […]

Dr. Antonio Morales-Pita was on campus Oct. 11 to speak as part of the Equity in Action Conference about his new autobiographical book, Havana-Merida-Chicago: A Journey to Freedom. He was introduced by Daniel Lopez, director of El Centro, who described the book as “strongly psychological.” The impact of Fidel Castro […]

You recently may have noticed a few of the buildings of Chicago’s skyline illuminated in pink. This is in honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many people hear the words “breast cancer” and are filled with a sense of dread, and its no wonder that people find it […]

Capoeira is a lifestyle for those who are really dedicated to the activity, such as NEIU’s Lupe Gutierrez. He described capoeira as a source of a different perspective on life. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 p.m., Gutierrez and other capoeiristas invite NEIU students to join their group and experience that […]

Over 10 million Americans claim Polish ancestry, according the the Polish American Congress. The largest waves of Polish immigration to the United States took place when Poland was divided during the middle of 19th century through World War I, as well as when it was under communist control after World […]

Headlining at the Vic Friday, Oct. 6, Ladytron’s seductive synth-pop had the audience screaming for more, even after their encore performance, which included the single, “Seventeen.” The ladies of Ladytron, Mira Aroyo and Helen Marnie, were perfectly charming, witty, and all smiles during their interview with the Independent. And their […]

Sweet Release is a production that uses contemporary movement, audio and visual elements to portray the vast contrast between traditional Romanian and American attitudes toward death. While American culture suffers from a chronic phobia of death, Romanian culture takes a more light-hearted approach. When facing death, Romanians do not mourn. […]

Almost 20 years after the debut of their first album, the Barenaked Ladies (BNL) are still churning out hits. Their newest album, The Barenaked Ladies Are Me (BLAM) paints the band as a grown-up version of their former selves. Make no mistake, you’ll find no “chickety-china” type songs on this […]