On Wednesday, March 18, the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiative presented a “Latinos in Science” panel discussion for interested members of NEIU’s community. The main objective of this academic program’s series of panel discussions is to help foster education and promotion within the fields of science, thereby presenting these fields […]

This really sucks! I mean, how long does a winter have to be? I’m freezing here, I really need to be in Cabo right now. I can hardly wait for spring break, I mean I just can’t stand the cold, it’s killing me! I wish they had heat in that […]

Senator Iris Martinez of the 20th district, a Northeastern Illinois University alum, came to NEIU on March 16 to speak to students and the community about her voyage to Israel. Before speaking about Israel Martinez talked to the audience about the looming recession that has begun to affect people everywhere. […]

Give up your churches. It’s time for lent, right? I am asking for everyone who believes that the correct way of life would be to follow Jesus Christ and his teachings to give up something extremely valuable to them. I’m saying that if you really want to live in the […]

During her past five years at NEIU, Kimberly Murphy has been involved in many aspects of extracurricular life.  From being a University Ambassador to Vice President of SGA to President of Theta Chi Omega, Murphy has not only kept herself busy as a student leader, but has also learned a […]

On Apr. 1, Jonathan Gronli, Entertainment Editor for the “Independent,” was committed into the newly built Arkham Asylum for the Transdimensionally Confused. It came about while he planned for the “Independent’s” April Fools edition. The people who knew of his plans were already worried. Gronli’s attempt to see how much […]

NEIU President Sharon Hahs announced this morning that the school board had finally come up with a solution for college students who were desperate for housing accommodations. “The solution is simple,” Hahs stated, “We are going to kick out those dead-beats next door and begin building dorms”. Government officials were […]

Facing a budget crisis that could raise tuition for students and force cuts in developing and modernizing the university, Northeastern Illinois University President Sharon K. Hahs, announced a drastic solution to the problem March 21, 2009. Following the example set by many other Chicago institutions, most famously the former Comisky […]

#8220;I told my mom I was pregnant and she almost took me to the hospital. At first, she kept questioning me and when she started the car I told her April Fools.”Darlicia Montgomery, Freshman “When I was younger, my mom told me that there was a mouse behind me, I […]

What makes artists tick? And what about women’s art might be a recurring theme? As part of the International Women’s Month, the Ronald Williams Library hosted the sixth annual NEIU Women’s Artist Exhibit, which ran from March 2 – 13. Perusing the exhibit’s wealth and diversity of art definitely showed […]