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The movie “Gamer” tells a conventional story that follows the plot devices of “Death Race” and “The Running Man,” where prisoners fight in Slayers, a contest of death.  The new spin on this one is that the inmates aren’t in control of their actions but rather are being played by […]

The third annual Latino/Latina Open House was held in Alumni Hall.  Chairs were set up with tables decorated by the presiding organizations.  There was a long table covered by trays of pizza with beverage dispensers at the end.  Music played over the speaker system as the crowd drifted from the […]

Video games have always strived to be the only medium geared towards creative expression from their user. The action being watched on screen is a result of the direct input from the player, hence the name “interactive entertainment.” However, the majority of games are still being controlled by the designer; […]

This past Thursday marked NEIU’s annual talent show, consisting of acts including singing, rapping, dancing, and miming. Armed with double-sided signs reading “CUT!!!!” and “Action!! YOU ARE A STAR!!” the audience was allowed to voice his or her opinion on who they thought had talent, and who lacked it. There […]

This summer, the Student Actvities Office said goodbye to Tony Courier, Programming Consultant and staple in the NEIU community.  Courier retired at the end of the spring semester after 39 years in higher education administration, 20 of which were spent at NEIU.    Tony Courier’s first job in higher education […]

Within a five minute drive from where I work there is a Burger King set on a corner and two McDonald’s. There is a Wendy’s down one road, a White Castle down another and two Taco Bells. There are numerous little restaurants clotting parking plazas selling various grease-lathered hot dogs, […]

Students were confronted with a sign stating “Ask me why you deserve to go to hell” outside of the Student Union on Tuesday, Sep. 1. Greg Davis of the Mission Independent Baptist Church displayed the sign with the help of two young boys dressed in military fatigues. This initiated a […]

The Department of Education has granted 2.4 million dollars that will be used by the Biology Department. This will fund student research, as well as the construction and maintenance of a new two-story complex, the Student Center for Science Engagement, within the Science Building. The Principle Investigator of the 2.4 […]

Ever wondered what was going on with Building A, the one located east of the newly renamed Lech Walesa Building?  The renovation of the building, which commenced in July 2007, is well on its way to being completed.  The building will house the College of Business and Management (COBM) which includes […]