On Oct. 3 at 12:53 p.m., an unknown offender struck a car in Parking Lot H. It is considered Criminal Damage to Property. There were no witnesses. The case is closed. On Oct. 3 at 1:28 p.m., a victim received threatening calls from a known offender. It is considered Disorderly […]
Other News
New writing requirement
Northeastern Illinois University announced plans to alter its current graduation requirements within all fields of study. Beginning fall 2008 students will be required to complete a writing intensive course specific to their major. The three-credit course will serve to supplement the English Competency Exam, which faculty and administrators recognize as […]
Mexico en Mil Colores an El Centro exhibition
Claudia Zamudio Mainou had a display of her series “Mexico en mil colores” at El Centro from Oct. 29-Nov. 2. During the reception offered on Nov. 1, Mainou explained the thought behind the work, and food and drinks were provided to the guests of El Centro. Despite the lack of […]
Diwali Show a great success
A packed Auditorium gathered to celebrate the Indian festival of Diwali, which is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and is considered the beginning of a New Year. The Friday, Nov. 2 event is the biggest show of the year for the Indian Student Association. Hosts Jacob Gabrail […]
Ilia exhibit success for student art
An electric hum vibrated the foundations of the NEIU Fine Arts building. It wasn’t a power surge but an exhibit for a number of NEIU artists including a reception for Cecilia Carboni and her new digital work dubbed Ilia, held on Friday, October 19. Alongside Carboni, the paintings of Rafael […]
Based on a true story
Film is the cinematic imitation of life. Some movies take that imitation to a bit of an extreme though. Rather than dwelling on actual beliefs, no matter how unbelievable, some dwell on actual events, no matter how gruesome, frightening or weird. This is pretty much going to be a catalogue […]
The Haunting at Old St. Andrews Inn
The alleged haunts of an old Scottish-themed pub that has been in existence since 1961. St. Andrews Inn is located on bustling North Broadway Avenue in Edgewater. Prior to 1961, St. Andrews Inn was owned and operated by a Norwegian-American married couple named Frank and Edna Giff. Frank, who was […]
The Clothesline Project hits home
It was a powerful scene in Village Square as NEIU students came across shirts designed by women survivors of violence. They hung side by side as a bell rang every time a woman is the target of violence, and a whistle sounded every time a woman is raped. The display […]
Protesters interrupt Senator Durbin
U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin was a keynote speaker at this year’s Equity in Action conference. The topic for this year was Equity in Action conference. After an introduction by President Hahs, Senator Durbin took the podium. He began with a story about a young immigrant woman. This was a […]
Masks for the Inside Out
On the corner of Montrose and Damen, there is an understated storefront with the white sign above proclaiming it “The Inside Out Art Studio: Serious Fun for Artists of All Ages.” Inside this shop is a treasure trove of hand made masks and puppets created by an artist named Jeff […]