In the height of the Iraq War a bill was put into law under the title, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), during the Bush Administration. The NDAA allocates predetermined spending to different parts of the military and spells out military boundaries as to where their authority starts and where […]
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Lech Walesa adds humor to Lincoln Leadership Prize ceremony
Established in 2006, the Lincoln Leadership Prize recognizes outstanding leaders in fields of government, business, science, journalism and the creative arts. This year, the award winner was Lech Walesa – an electrician by trade and a charismatic leader who founded the Solidarity movement in 1980, a man who helped […]
NEIU Enrollment Yields To Sluggish Economy
In a trend that has everyone involved apprehensive, faculty and students alike, enrollment is down at Northeastern Illinois University. Despite tax-breaks and national support to encourage an amplified level of college graduates in the U.S., NEIU has succumbed to the ramifications of a slow economy, when compared to recent […]
Protester’s Message is Clear: “No War On Iran”
Tensions are rising between Israel and Iran and the prospect of war is not far off. Considering the strong ties between the United States and Israel, many Americans are wondering if our affairs in the Middle East are coming to an end or just beginning. Add in the results […]
Luminous Field by Luftwerk
The Cloud Gate, more commonly known as The Bean, showcased a new look from Feb. 10 to 20, a video and sound installation created by a Chicago-based ensemble named Luftwerk. It was designed specifically for Millennium Park and is titled Luminous Field. Along with stunning visuals and lights the […]
NEIU’s Honors Program Helps Students Shine
#8220;Honors students are wonderful,” says Physics Professor Dr. Paul Dolan. “They are among the best students we have.” Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) Honors Program (UHP) assists high-achieving students dedicated to academic excellence, according to the UHP brochure. Its goal “is to help [students] invest in [their] personal and […]
Eagle Eye Advice
Keesha, Since the Adult and Women’s office is no more, where can adults NEIU students get info on important resources they need to help them succeed, such as low cost childcare? I ask because the Head Start program in Uptown I am working for is opening a new room […]
Civil Unions In Illinois and How To File Your 2011 State Income Tax Return
In 2010, the Illinois legislature passed a civil union bill that conferred all state-level spousal rights between two individuals of the same sex. Governor Quinn signed the bill that became law on June 1, 2011. Now that Illinois recognizes a civil union relationship between two people of the same […]
The Health Benefits Of Being A Vegetarian
If you have decided to become a vegetarian, or have been thinking about going “vegan” either for the health benefits or as a stand against the cruelty of animals, then you’re making a smart choice. Most people don’t realize that a lot of their health issues stem from what […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters Recipe
Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters 2 cups hazelnuts 1 cup sugar 2 tsp salt ¼ cup water One package semi-sweet chocolate chips When you buy hazelnuts they will probably still have their skins on. Turn your oven to 325 degrees and place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake […]