Since February 1926, African Americans have celebrated the time-honored tradition of Negro History Week. This time of recognition, coined by Carter G. Woodson, was created to begin a tradition of scholarly examination of Negro History and the contributions of the Negro race. Since that time, the week became a month, […]
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Easy Apple Pie
Unlike regular apple pie, the “Easy Apple Pie” does not have a crust so it is easier to make and less fattening, making it a great recipe for college students. The first step is to combine the oatmeal, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl and mix them well. […]
Nearby Spring Break
Would you like to get away for spring break? Would you like to have some time to relax and not worry about school and spend some time away from Chicago with your family and friends? These places make for good and affordable get aways that aren’t too far away. Keylime […]
Show of your skills
There are many types of blogs. Many blogs are usually just text and occasionally some pictures. Some blogs feature artwork of various kinds, these are called (obviously) art blogs. Blogged.com can help you find great blogs of all types. Some blogs, called MP3 blogs, feature music that the poster has […]
Heart Disease Awareness Month
The month of February is known to many NEIU students as the month in which Black History and Valentine’s Day are celebrated. However, February is also Heart Awareness Month, with an emphasis on women. Health officials hope to raise awareness about heart disease and strokes among women. According to the […]
Fresher start
People, school has been in session for only five weeks, and the fashion disasters slapping me across the hallway have been ATROCIOUS! What happened to the good old days when we happily walked into class eager to show our fabulous styles and impress the girls and guys next to us? […]
Collage artist Bryan Collier reveals life lessons from his career
#8220;Is everybody ready?” Bryan Collier asked audience members in the Golden Eagles Room. The tables were shaped in a U, encircling Collier as he stood in the middle, smiling to a crowd of about 30 to 40 people. Collier warmly introduced himself as a Maryland native, now living in New […]
RIO Festival at NEIU
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Student Union organized the Mardi Gras/Rio Festival in the Student Union Cafeteria during activity hour. Student organizations including Alpha Psi Lambda, Gamma Psi Omega, Theta Chi Omega, Student Activities and Espanola Ensemble participated and had their tables set up in the cafeteria. The Student Union […]
The College of Business and Managment gears up for conference
About this time every year, dedicated students in the College of Business and Management here at NEIU put together the International Business Conference, otherwise known as the IBC. Each year, a different region of the world is chosen to be the focus of the IBC. Experienced business leaders are asked to come and speak […]
Keynote address: The Right to Dream by Dr. Walter Kimbrough
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, as part of Black History Month, Dr. Walter Kimbrough made an appearance at NEIU. The president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas spoke on “the right to dream,” specifically highlighting post-race and post-black history. The Chicago native was introduced to his audience by Robert […]