Student and faculty senate planned on taking votes of confidence or no confidence of President Hahs and Provost Frank on Tuesday, Oct. 26 during activity hour. However, student senate was the only group to come to a concensus, voting “no confidence” in Provost Frank, but “confidence” in President Hahs. Many […]
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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The October 26 issue of the Independent leads with the story “Faculty and Staff vs. Administration” which focuses on the contract negotiations between the University and the UPI. This is, of course, a central event in the life of the University at […]
NEIU Alumni Miguel Del Valle Runs For Mayor
Chicago mayoral candidate Miguel Del Valle was a featured speaker after a tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Unlike Senator Kennedy, Del Valle is scandal-free. Del Valle hasn’t quit his job, nor has he made front-page news in a negative light. Regardless, Northeastern Illinois University […]
Islamophobia: An Intangible Reality
As one of the current hot topics of discussion, Islam and the social representations linked to it, urged the Sociology Club to schedule and organize a dialogue on Islamophobia. The event, titled “Islamophobia and the Anti-Mosque Protests in the U.S.,” took place on Nov. 4, in LWH 2094 and was […]
Andy Shaw Advocates For Better Government
Andy Shaw, famed Chicago reporter and currently the executive director of the Better Government Association (BGA), visited Northeastern Illinois University on Nov. 4s as part of the Political Science Day events. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt a passion about anything the way I feel about this,” said Shaw. Both […]
A Closer Look At Aramark
If one were to look around the campus, disarray would be the first word that would pop into one’s mind. The students and staff are preparing the stakes to burn the president and provost, financial aid is disappearing and there are talks of strikes by the staff. It is a […]
What’s the Beef?
The beef you eat today may very well hinder your ability to be cured of illness tomorrow. This is a scary thought, especially if you are reading this while eating a roast beef sub at the Eagle’s Nest. That is why the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is set to issue […]
The Need for Women to Continue Their Education
When I think about the past, I always think about the question “what if?” Looking at how we used to be and how we are now, anyone can see the drastic change we have made over time, especially for women. Women used to be looked at as the bearers of […]
Ensemble Espanol: Much More Than Dance
My 11-year-old son is busting a move! It’s a good thing our downstairs neighbors moved these days because they would be going crazy with all the toe-tapping and snappy dance moves my son is practicing. All this dancing is a result of his having been accepted into the Ensemble Espanol […]
Bean and Corn Salsa
What You’ll Need: 1 can of black beans 1 can of corn onion tomato cilantro jalapeños (optional—but gives it a better kick) olive oil salt Directions: Dice the onion, tomato, jalapeños and cilantro. Mix all of the ingredients into a bowl, along with a tablespoon of olive oil and a […]