The NEIU Police Department (NEIUPD) arrested 53-year old Scott McClendon on March 5 outside the Ronald Williams Library after he was caught on surveillance stealing wallets from students’ bags. The NEIUPD turned McClendon over to the Northwestern University Police where he had an outstanding warrant for similar activity. McClendon was […]
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”Skintastic” Food That Works from the Inside
It’s fascinating, the questions I get from women when it comes to food. From “what can I make in 10 min tonight” to “I have 20 bucks for dinner chef…what can I make?” I have always have had a simple approach to food, but I always try to look […]
The Fitness-Fallacy of Spot-Reduction
In fitness circles these days, it is not uncommon to hear the term, “spot-reduction.” For those of you who haven’t, spot-reduction is a term pertaining to fat loss. It is an alleged method of reducing the amount of fatty tissue in a specific, isolated area of the body, such […]
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Embellishing the history of an already dynamic and immense man by way of fiction may seem like a simple task. When the subject is Abraham Lincoln, a figure so cherished in our past, such a feat appears needless-unless vampires are involved. The average citizen’s image of Lincoln is already […]
.:Seeds:. Spring 2012 Journal Launch Event
1. Ra Perre Shelton delivers a moving rendition of his poem, “16 Quatrains for Bayard Rustin” to kick start the launch. 2. The .:Seeds:. reception provided a more intimate engagement with keynote speakers, guest, and food catered by Good to Go! Jamaican Cuisine & Fresh Juice Bar. 3. Master […]
NEIU Celebrates its Phenomenal Women Leaders
As the Editor in Chief of the paper, and founder of Seeds Literary Journal of NEIU, I understand what it takes to perform in leadership roles here at NEIU. That’s why, for women’s history month we decided that the best way to pay homage to the women leaders here at […]
Mandatory Contraceptives – Religious Liberties or Women’s Rights?
Contraception has become the most recent hot button bipartisan issue. This leads us to wonder why President Obama believes now is a good time for America to fight over this battle. This issue that was previously known to be very controversial and cause a divide in communities and politics, […]
Submission
#8220;Having been so blessed in life, I often think of the things that I should be grateful for. The list al- ways seems to be never ending, but invariably it ends at one thing, that I was born as a MAN. Nothing in the world scares me more than […]
NEIU College of Education Brings Home Top Honor
At the close of it’s 64th annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, February 19th 2011, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) awarded NEIU’s College of Education a top honor for Best Practice in Support of Global Diversity. According to conference marketing materials, over 800 higher […]
Spacious Facility for El Centro
Construction plans are underway for a new three-story campus building in the Irving Park neighborhood to move El Centro, a satellite campus of NEIU. The $15 million project is supposed to provide better accommodation for the facility’s growing needs. It will be funded through the addition to NEIU’s debt, but will add overall […]