<![CDATA[The NEIU Independent RSS]]> /se/the-neiu-independent-rss-1.1596849 en-us Wed, 22 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Eagle Eye Advice: Timely Advice for Real Problems]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/opinions/eagle-eye-advice-timely-advice-for-real-problems-1.2768549 Lakeesha J. Harris – Senior Staff Writter

Eagle Eye advice is committed to providing real answers to everyday problems. As it is Black History month I wanted to dedicate this space to the integral issue of mental health and suicides among African Americans. One question cam...

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1.2768549 Opinions Eagle Eye advice is committed to providing real answers to everyday problems. As it is Black History month I wanted to dedicate this space to the integral issue of mental health and suicides among African Americans. One question cam...]]> Lakeesha J. Harris – Senior Staff Writter Opinions <![CDATA[It’s Tax Time Again!]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/opinions/it-s-tax-time-again-1.2768546 Tony “ The Tax Man” Nazarowski – Contributor
By: Tony “ The Tax Man” Nazarowski – Contributor

This is the time of year when taxpayers start receiving documents and information to be able to prepare and file their federal and state income tax returns. Being a student puts one in a position to look for additional information that needs...

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1.2768546 Opinions Tony “ The Tax Man” Nazarowski – Contributor Opinions <![CDATA[Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarship and NEIU – A Troubling Partnership ]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/opinions/illinois-general-assembly-legislative-scholarship-and-neiu-a-troubling-partnership-1.2768540 Christos Liardakis - Copy Editor
By: Christos Liardakis - Copy Editor

NEIU is among a few Illinois public universities that participate in the Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarship Program, brought to you by the state of Illinois. This has been ...

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1.2768540 Opinions NEIU is among a few Illinois public universities that participate in the Illinois General Assembly Legislative Scholarship Program, brought to you by the state of Illinois. This has been ...]]> Christos Liardakis - Copy Editor Opinions <![CDATA[How Black is Too Black in the Media World?]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/opinions/how-black-is-too-black-in-the-media-world-1.2768536 Jacklyn Nowotnik - Arts and Life Editor
By: Jacklyn Nowotnik - Arts & Life Editor

I remember one day in grammar school, my class had shared what our ethnicities were. When the circle finally got to me, I didn't know what to say, because I am of both Caucasian and Latina descent. When I was even younger, I remember thinkin...

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1.2768536 Opinions Jacklyn Nowotnik - Arts and Life Editor Opinions <![CDATA[The Basement Is No Place for Us]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/opinions/the-basement-is-no-place-for-us-1.2768520 Rodney Allen - NEIU Non Traditional Degree Program Student

Every now and again while reading a newspaper or any periodical there's an article about Northeastern Illinois University. Northeastern was ranked at the top among other ethnically diverse universities in the Midwest. I have also witnessed a...

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1.2768520 Opinions Rodney Allen - NEIU Non Traditional Degree Program Student Opinions <![CDATA[Red Tails: An African American Obligation?]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/opinions/red-tails-an-african-american-obligation-1.2768505 Shantez Marie Talbot - Staff Writer
By: Shantez Marie Talbot - Staff Writer

The recent movie about the Tuskegee Airmen, 'Red Tails', has been stirring up a lot of noise with it being number two in the box office in its first weekend. While I did support this movie and made my contribution to the cause, I have one pa...

]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 1.2768505 Opinions Shantez Marie Talbot - Staff Writer Opinions <![CDATA[President Barack Obama – An Overview Of The Incumbent]]> http://www.neiuindependent.com/news/president-barack-obama-an-overview-of-the-incumbent-1.2768262 By Matthew Sardo - News Editor

President Barrack Obama has been in the White House for three years. With the 2012 election on the horizon, and President Obama up for re-election, his resume could use some review.