There are some parts of this country where tension between the races still exists-or at least they aren’t hidden. Places where, for the most part, white children will not play with black children, or vice versa. The small town of Jena, Louisiana is one example of a place in the […]

In October 2007 the Homeland Security department will be opening the National Applications Office (NAO). The new department will make use of new tools that the government can use to keep tabs on us, the populace of the United States of America. The order to implement the NAO was conceived […]

The construction barriers surrounding Building A on the northeast end of campus at Saint Louis Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue are not difficult for students to miss. However, students might not be aware that it is just one part in a continuing overhaul of the whole campus. Gary Bryan, NEIU […]

Officially installed as the new president of Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. Sharon K. Hahs was presented with the Presidential Stole, Orb and Medallion, symbolically accepting the role she has filled since last semester. An international group of delegates included students, alumni and staff, as well as, members from the military, […]

The CTA is citing a lack of state funding as the reason for potential major changes. According to an open letter from the CTA, “On September 16th, the CTA will be forced to implement a plan to increase fares, reduce service, and lay off more than 600 CTA employees.” According […]

On August 23rd Governor Rod Blagojevich signed the long overdue state budget for fiscal year 2008. The fiscal year began July 1st. Comptroller Dan Hynes said among the first disbursements would be school aid, worker’s compensation, and social service payments. “These critical payments, which have been delayed because of the […]

The Wall Street Journal printed an article written by Daniel Henninger, entitled “The Death of Diversity,” where he illustrated the way the word diversity has changed over the course of the last thirty years. The big debate over diversity, Henninger claims, originates from its use in the political and legal […]

When university president Sharon Hahs attended the Indian Student Association’s Summer Show on Friday, August 31, it was a gesture of support for one of the largest student organizations at NEIU. Unlike her predecessor, our new university president is making herself more visible and accessible to the student body. These […]

Although the fall application deadline passed mid-August, the Odyssey Project of the Illinois Humanities Council is an organization that offers free college-level classes for low-income students. In partnership with Bard College, students are able to earn six units of credit which are fully transferable to other colleges and universities. Classes […]