If a pin was dropped during one of the recent performances of Emma’s Child, chances are an audience member would hear it. The play, written in the early 90’s by playwright Kristine Thatcher, takes an emotionally stark look at the heaviness surrounding the adoption process. Thatcher ups the ante by […]
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Zac’s Coffee Quest
North of the main Clark strip of Andersonville sits one of its best gems, The Coffee Studio, located on 5628 N. Clark. The Coffee Studio labels itself as “a modern, independent espresso bar focused on expertly crafting delicious drinks and snacks from fresh locally-roasted coffees and simple, flavorful ingredients,” and […]
South Dakota: Home of the Legal Homicide of Abortion Doctors
Before I even begin to pick apart the controversial bill currently making its way through the South Dakota state government, I believe it is imperative to allow readers to actually see the bill as it is written so as to ensure fairness by allowing the words to speak for themselves: […]
This is the Public Way
Gone are the good ol’ days of being able to walk the streets of Chicago without being watched like a hawk. Thanks to the push-push efforts of our mayor, Richard Daley, our street corners and even the sides of buildings are being plastered with cameras that can study our […]
Don’t Tread on Me: The Unpatriotic Act
As men and women across the nation were busy searching for gifts and making dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day this February, a provision before the United States House of Representatives was voted down by eight votes. This was no minor provision to congratulate the Packers for winning the Super Bowl, […]
Bowling: Chicago’s Rich History
The history of bowling goes back quite a few years. In fact, there is evidence that it got its rudimentary beginnings in ancient Egypt, and was even enjoyed by the likes of King Henry VIII and his posse. The first official standardized rules for a game of bowling went into […]
Wellness Fair Showcases NEIU Health Services, Encourages Healthy Lifestyles
On Thursday, February 24, Northeastern Illinois University’s Campus Recreation Center presented the Fifth Annual Wellness Fair. The fair showcased various athletic organizations, health service organizations and healthcare providers that are based either on campus or in the surrounding neighborhoods. The students were encouraged to pay closer attention to their help and to […]
Even the Rain
Period pieces can be hit or miss in film. Sometimes retelling a historical event can lead some filmmakers to take certain dramatic freedom with true occurrences. However, “Even the Rain” is able to eschew these issues by placing a fictional drama inside an actual historical occurrence. The result is […]
Behind The Red Curtain
#8220;Behind The Red Curtain: Performances on HIV” was an event supported by various student clubs and organizations such as the Black Caucus, Latinas in Power (L.I.P), Black Heritage Gospel Choir, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Contemporary Dance Club, and Gamma Phi Omega Sorority Inc. Rush University Medical Center, Feminist Collective, The […]
One goal, different visions.
The ongoing negotiations between the NEIU administration and NEIU faculty and staff union are entering their third year. There is still no agreement on many important issues and faculty and staff, as well as the students, are on edge because of this situation. Faculty members of the union bargaining team […]