President Sharon Hahs addressed NEIU student issues on Oct. 5 in a Town Hall meeting where many questions were asked and answered.  Hahs began the meeting by greeting and thanking all those in attendance. She then gave the floor to the NEIU student body. The first issue that was brought […]

#8220;Are you ready for this?  Because what I hold in my hand…is not just going to blow your mind…it’s gonna blow your soul.”  These are the words Jack Black deadpans before unveiling an LP or “Brutal Legend,” a rare item of forbidden metal hidden in the back of a record […]

Every year collegiate athletes get together at a university to compete in a state-wide extramural tournament. This year, Northern Illinois University played host as they invited all colleges in the state to compete in a flag football tournament. Schools sent their best players to take on other schools’ best players. […]

On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Latino community, as well as the O’Cherony family, suffered a loss. Domingo O’Cherony, doctor until the age of 81, passed away at the age of 97. Through his years of service as a doctor, which spanned decades and between two countries, O’Cherony had cared for […]

The “Saw” franchise is one of those hard things to try to classify as good or bad. It’s mostly because you had two good movies, an average one and then two bad movies. With “Saw VI” out now, the question is, which way will the scale be tipped? Well, let’s […]

In a small hospital in the city of Chicago, a little boy lies in fear upon a comfortable bed.  Bruce Willis sits beside him, questioning the cause of such terror.  He asks, “Do you see road construction?”  The boy nods meekly.  “Where?” Bruce asks.  The boy answers, “Everywhere!” I’ve been […]

In the last two years, Northeastern Illinois University has made a significant push to take advantage of newer technology. The online application Blackboard is one of these advances. Blackboard is a powerful tool for both students and instructors alike. The application allows two-way communication between the students and instructors, as […]

For months, if not years, students have been complaining about the prices of food in the Student Union cafeteria. The recent renovations may have seemed like a slap in the face for students who wished the money had gone toward finding more inexpensive food items instead of dolling up an […]

Feminism is a powerful word that evokes different emotions for people. There are classes, organizations and even entire universities based on the idea of feminism. Even here at Northeastern Illinois University we have a feminism-based student organization. The concept of equal rights for women seems to be an idea everyone […]

President Barack Obama has recently joined the prestigious league of only three American presidents to be awarded the Nobel Peace prize. Critics worked quickly to sway opinion against Obama’s receiving the award. In an official statement, Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said, “The real question Americans are […]