The most inaccurate statement circulating our country today is, “We live in a post racial society”. Since the election of President Barack Obama, there have been many instances to prove that this particular statement is a fallacy. But here, on our humble campus; where we are constantly reminded that our […]

According to New York Times, President Obama proposed that Congress adopt his “balanced” plan combining entitlement cuts, tax increases and war savings to reduce the federal deficit by more than three trillion dollars over the next ten years. He said he would veto any approach that relied solely on […]

Celebrating the very first day of the scariest (and most fun) month of the year, Oct. 1 saw the 3rd annual Chicago Costume Fashion Show shine the spotlight on costumes once again. Coming in on the heels of Fashion Week around the world, Chicago had its own unique […]

The skies were clear and the fall weather was amazing, as residents took to the streets of Bryn Mawr and Kedzie to enjoy the North Park Art Walk. One of the artists in the gallery, Dana A Salmorin, a junior at North Park University was excited about her experience, […]

At 21, Demi Lovato has matured, and so has her music. “Unbroken” is a departure from her teenage Disney sellouts and ascends towards adulthood, just like the singer. “Unbroken” is a gem of an album which should also appeal to male listeners.   The album starts with a fun […]

Shantez M. Tolbut – Staff Writer 1.       Daydreamer – Adele 2.       Inside – Kem 3.       Amazing – Tank 4.       Novacane – Frank Ocean 5.       BaBopByeYa – Janelle Monáe   Dulce Arroyo – Arts & Life Editor 1.       Miss You – Foster the People 2.       No Harm – The Boxer Rebellion […]

#8220;Occupy Chicago” List of Proposed Grievances From: http://occupychi.org/   1. PASS HR 1489 REINSTATING GLASS-STEAGALL. – A depression era safeguard that separated the commercial lending and investment banking portions of banks. Its repeal in 1999 is considered the major cause of the global financial meltdown of 2008-2009. 2. REPEAL […]

While in San Antonio, Texas, just a few hours before hitting the road to Houston, the guys of Pop Pistol were preparing to kick off El Movimiento—a cross-country tour that will lead them to Chicago this month. El Movimiento is a collaborative effort in which Pop Pistol (made up […]

NEIU’s annual talent show was held on Sept. 29 in the auditorium, enticing its 18 contestants with cash prizes of $1,100 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place. On the way inside the auditorium, everyone was handed a two-sided sign—one side read “I Can’t […]

In the heady days of the Sexual Revolution of the 60s and 70s, when women gained agency over their own sexuality, when the Pill and legalized abortions reduced the risks of pregnancy, and gonorrhea and syphilis had medical cures, most of us did not bother with practicing safe sex. […]