It’s obvious that as students, you should avoid getting into debt. Look around and read some business publications such as Wall Street Journal, The Economist and others and you will see all kinds of headlines about European countries in debt and how much trouble they’re in. Just like some […]
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Rahm Emanuel and Chicago City Government Transparency
When he campaigned for mayor, Rahm Emanuel promised that his government would be transparent and accountable. Every mayoral candidate since the Jane Byrne has promised something similar – only a few actually followed through. The real test would come once he assumed power. Seven months into his term, it […]
Battling the “Sadists Of People’s Amalgamation – SOPA” On Internet
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is an illegitimate son of Hollywood fathered by our very own house lobbyists. God forbid, if passed, this bill literally can shut down all user-content websites such as YouTube and Wikipedia, among others. The legislation would authorize law enforcers to remove an entire […]
Trio as an org on campus
My name is Jackie; I am currently a junior with a major in communications, media and theatre and a minor in music. I have been a member of Trio NEIU for about a year and a half now and I’m very proud to say I am. Originally I […]
Looks like We’ve Got Jersey Shore Problems
I think it may be safe to say that I am a Jersey Shore-aholic. Ok…well maybe that is a bit extreme, but I do get excited for Jersdays (Jersey Shore and Thursday)! I started watching Jersey Shore when they were in their 2nd […]
Man vs. Technology
Remember the good old days when people used to communicate with actual people? Well those days are gone! We now live in the age of information, technological advancements are being made at the speed of light, and the more we advance in technology, the more ignorant we become and […]
Little Triggers, Big reaction
On Jan 14, The Side Project Theatre packed a tiny area of tightly-placed folding chairs full of people, all anticipating the opening of Daniel Caffrey’s play, “Little Triggers.” Sitting at the top of a black-painted and elevated wooden platform, I noticed most eyes facing toward the bedroom-sized stage. The […]
Bird Flu??
Jacklyn Nowotnik, Arts & Life Editor 1. Understanding PIPA/ SOPA & Why You Should Be Concerned http://youtu.be/EBy7yooz3MM 2. Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus: Spoken Word http://youtu.be/1IAhDGYlpqY 3. S**t Spanish Girls Say http://youtu.be/LpaDBD84ET0 4. S**t Abuelas Say Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_dCjyMZfbU 5. Common – Stay Schemin (Remix) [Drake Diss] […]
Red Tails: Fun, Action, and History Too
On a balmy and snowy Chicago winter’s day, there’s only one thing can get me out of the house – and that’s partaking in a good movie with my children. When producer George Lucas announced that Red Tails, a movie about the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during WWII, would […]
New Year’s in Times Square
My boyfriend and I began our winter break in Columbus, Ohio. After a few days in Columbus exploring the entire capital, learning about the state history and enjoying the regional architecture, we drove out to New York City. About noon on December 31, 2011 we were passing through the […]