Author Yiyun Li presents a new collection of stories highlighting different aspects of that species-unique phrase, the human condition. Raised during China’s Communist movement, Li brings a fresh perspective on people who lived through an era often bereft of the subtleties of the human experience because of the Communist […]
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A Land Ethic For Our Time – The Green Fire Still Burns
The film Green Fire, is about Aldo Leopold’s life and the way he influenced ideas of ecology, forestry and the environment, was shown at NEIU almost 6 months ago, on Nov. 14, 2011. Although Leopold passed away in 1948, the film communicates a sincere understanding of who Aldo […]
People You Should Know – Dr. Bullard, Environmental Activist
People You Should Know – Dr. Bullard, Environmental Activist Robert D. Bullard is the Dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. He is often described as the father of environmental justice. Professor Bullard received his Ph.D. degree from Iowa […]
It’s Baseball Season But Where Are the Brothers?
The smell of fresh cut grass, along with the sounds of batted balls being hit tells us that it is springtime, otherwise known as “Baseball Season.” In the African-American community, baseball has a long and celebrated history, as it was the sport that we, as a group of people, […]
The Feminist Collective Presents: The President’s Pen
Nergal Malham is a second-year student and the president of the Feminist Collective. She has been active in the club since her first year at Northeastern. She also works on campus as a First Year Experience Peer Mentor. She spends most of her time sleeping, filing paperwork, and insisting […]
Delegate Allocation – The Republican Primaries March On
This year’s Republican primary has been a very long road for the candidates. The media has been following the race very closely and has put great attention on the state elections. But what must be noted is that the winner of the state elections is not the all-important factor. […]
Blown Away by NEIU’s Music Department
To hear great pieces of music performed by excellent musicians, one does not have to go to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The NEIU Wind Ensemble and NEIU Varsity Big Band concert on Thurs- day, March 1st was not only satisfactory, but remarkable. The evening was divided into two […]
A Taste of Spanish Brass at NEIU
NEIU hosted the fourth annual Chicago Brass Festival from March 9 – 10, bringing brass- lovers together from around Chicagoland to celebrate with exhibitions of local talent, master classes, and performances by some of the behemoths of brass. The performances kicked off on Friday with a show by world-renowned […]
Supporting Dreams through Leadership at NEIU
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) hosted the Second Annual Latino Student Leadership Conference, Apoyando Los Sueños [Supporting Dreams] on Saturday March 10. The conference started off with an expo in Village Square of all the organizations involved in the conference with an accompanying complimentary breakfast. After the expo, everyone was […]
Three Women: Three Narratives
For the month of March, students, Jacqueline Hochbaum, Milena Milo, and Junghee Lee’s artwork is on display in the Student Union. The installation, entitled Three Women: Three Narratives, will run until the end of March. Curator, Maria Carbonell Serafin of the Student Union – along with Jason Demma, Student […]