Some people fear contracting arthritis or catching cancer, others fear having a heart attack or experiencing erectile dysfunction-yet diabetes, which can be a silent and sometimes deadly disease, never seems to be on people’s radar! It is something that “old people” catch or something you’re “born with,” and there’s nothing […]
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Shining City needs second act
When God closes a door, he should open a laptop. The Goodman Theatre production of Conor McPherson’s Shining City suffers from a few minor flaws in the acting but ultimately fails to satisfy due to deficiencies in the script. There are five scenes in this one-act play. In terms of […]
Self-expression lives in the Fine Arts Building
The Fine Arts building was constructed during George Ryan’s tenure as Governor of Illinois, using the architectural firm VOA Associates who have been designing buildings since the late sixties. The early concept of a Fine Arts Building came about many decades ago but has gained renewed interest under Gordon Lamb, […]
Do we stay or do we leave?
As the world watches the American election process this year, one wonders how the soldiers are feeling. How DO we feel about the changing tides, about losing our current Commander In Chief? What, do we feel, must be done in 2009? As military personnel, our opinions matter little. In fact, […]
America’s best hope
As most of you who know me, know I am an unapologetic Republican. I will be the first Republican to admit that our party is not always perfect and we have had our political disagreements internally, but the mission, philosophy and values of the party are the core of what […]
Potential increase in budget and reception
NEIU is currently negotiating a contract with Verizon Wireless regarding the construction of a cell antenna on top of the library building. This was confirmed by Assistant Director of IT Strategic Planning, Sergey Chernov, who has declared that NEIU is negotiating the terms of the contract. There are plans of […]
Sodexho boycott remembered
The boycott of NEIU’s contracted food provider enacted by the Student Government Association’s Finance Committee Chair Paul Harris back on September 25, 2007, has ostensibly run its course. Harris was hoping to generate a galvanizing effect among the student body to push for changing something on campus. Whether there is […]
Whispers of promise
Serena Ryder recently released her EP Told You in a Whispered Song. It is one of the most promising things released within the past year outside of the country genre. Ryder’s musical, writing and vocal style is reminiscent of Alanis Morrisette. In terms of the music, it is your normal […]
The best show on television is also the most important
For those who have the patience and attention span “The Wire” has long been one of the most rewarding shows on television. For just as long it’s been one of the most important social commentaries of our time. But, as the fifth season builds toward the series’ climax, it has […]
Audition’s second act
The Audition, one of Chicago’s best kept secrets of the Indie underground music scene, released their sophomore album Champion on Tuesday, Jan. 22 on Victory Records. The ten teasing tracks take any pair of ears for a wild ride through lively lyrics, powerful guitar riffs, and melodramatic West Coast-attitude meets […]