Imagine living in a world that is like looking in a mirror: everyone looks, thinks, dresses, believes and acts as you do.  Would this make you feel safe, secure, happy and unchallenged?  I tell you how it would make me feel – BORED – stifled – drowning in sameness!  The […]

The Illinois Education Association held a presentation on “Puppet-Making Across the Curriculum” on October 21, 2009. It was run by Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels, President of the IEA and Hareem Razzak, Vice-president of the IEA. Their next meeting will be on November 5 during activity hour.

The adored children’s story by Maurice Sendak has finally received a film adaptation. With unorthodox director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich”, “Jackass”) at the helm, the story takes on a much darker tone, dealing with some uniquely thematic material. Needless to say, “Where the Wild Things Are” is not a […]

On Halloween night, the joy of the occasion doubled with the Ruth Page Dance Series’ presentation of “Dance Chance Redux”- a rocking event comprised of beautiful performances from five promising choreographers who came from all across Chicago to share their talent.   The show was moderated by Zachary Whittenburgh, and […]

In the novel “Welcome to My Planet”, author Shannon Olson experiments with both dark and light aspects of life that make readers feel a close relation to the narrator. The story is about a woman who comes to terms with turning 30 and with the realization that her life sucks. […]

Spirit Week kicked off on Oct. 27 with a Halloween pumpkin carving contest and a costume contest hosted by the Student Union. The judges for both contests were Veronica Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Felicia Keelen, Director of the Student Union, and Rugen Reyes, Graphic Designer for Student Activities. […]

For most students, school is an escape from the outside world. Campus safety and security is typically not at the forefront of students minds, academics are. However, several recent murders on campuses have raised concerns of campus safety. Since the school year started in August, there have been several murders […]

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican celebration that has been brought to NEIU thanks to the efforts of the Movimiento Cultural Latino Americano (MCLA). Despite popular belief, and its misguiding name, Day of the Dead is more of a celebration of life. Taking […]

On Oct. 23, the Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted its annual celebration in honor of the Diwali Festival. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a Hindu celebration representing the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. It is the biggest festival on the Hindu calendar and although it […]

The university may be draining energy (and therefore your money), but here’s the good news: something is being done about it.     According to David Rubin, a representative from Facilities Management, the electricity and natural gas costs for the university have risen 77 percent in the last four years alone. […]