NEIU Independent

01/11/2024

Having a great time at the Fall 2024 National Media Convention!

Check out our papers from our latest issue!

25/10/2024

Jiaming Lou, Special Features Section Editor was featured on a panel on Gabrielle Zevin's 2022 novel “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow”.

18/10/2024

to April '24 with the LEAD Awards!

Managing Editor Jasmine Rodriguez and News Editor Dan Maurer won individual awards, along with Que Ondee Sola's Editor in Chief, Xavier Morales-Greene and Student Media Board's Community Relations Director Kevin Islas.

Independent Editor in Chief and the Student Media Board Vice President Leslie Lozada accepted an award on behalf of the Student Media Board.

15/10/2024

The answers!!!!???!!!!1???

Reminder that soduku has multiple answers!

12/10/2024

Dr. Katrina Bell-Jordan was inaugurated as NEIU’s eighth president. On the lawn of the NEIU’s University Commons, in front of a gathering of students, professors, staff, and guests from across the country and around the world on Oct. 4, 2024.

The stage for the inauguration prior to the start of the event. (Ryland Roberts)
“This, the inauguration of a new president, is a defining moment in the history of a school.” Telemundo Chicago newscaster Alfonso Gutiérrez said as the emcee of the inauguration.

Since 1997, President Bell-Jordan has worked at NEIU, in several roles, starting as an assistant professor in the Department of Communications, Media and Theater. She rose to department chair and then Dean of the College of Arts and Science before becoming Interim President of the University in 2023 after the previous president, Dr. Gloria Gibson, left the position.

Read the full article at: https://neiuindependent.org/20875/news/dr-katrina-bell-jordan-becomes-8th-president-of-neiu/

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Article by Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief and Dan Maurer, News Editor

Photos: Ryland Roberts (1-2) and Todd Crawford (3)

04/10/2024

Our EIC and News Editor on the field now at the presidential inauguration!

03/10/2024

Jasmine, managing editor of Que Ondee Sola and the Independent, and Dan, news editor of the Independent and FYE Peer Mentor presented at an FYE: Justice Studies class in El Centro.

They covered how to report on social political issues in the community. Jiaming, Special Features Editor was also there presenting.

26/09/2024

to one of our Student Media Board Retreats, this one in Oregon, Illinois! This was at the start of a tour of a castle on the Stronghold campus.

Picture: Ryland Roberts

20/09/2024

Edie, one of our Student Media Board Faculty Advisors will be leading a workshop on October 1st at 3pm. She teaches a variety of media and journalism courses here at NEIU. She has worked with WBEZ, Chicago's NPR- affiliate radio station, Latino USA, All Things Considered and Morning Edition, among others. She is also the head of the Journalism Minor at NEIU.

* Workshop will be in E-042

17/09/2024

The Independent Staff at work!

12/09/2024

to Fall Fest 2019!

Chuck Sipps, then Arts and Life Editor, covered Fall Fest 2019, with T-Pain as the headlining act!

Check out the full gallery below!

https://neiuindependent.org/12857/uncategorized/12857-campus-life-student-life-photo-galleries-12857

09/09/2024

The Office of Alumni Relations is extending an invitation for alumni to come out to the following NEIU Weekend 2024 events, a Greek Alumni Reunion at Avondale Bowl on Friday, September 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

At Avondale Bowl, you can enjoy some time on the lanes bowling, as well as catching up with old friends. Food will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Check out some additional Alumni events for NEIU Weekend!

Sign up for the Golden Eagle 5k, the annual race around NEIU, today!

For those that are a fan of trivia, check out this Alumni Trivia Night over at Draft Bar. RSVP is required!

Email [email protected] or call their office number at (773) 442-4205 for any additional questions!

09/09/2024

Mark your calendar and get ready for NEIU Weekend 2024! Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, staff, or a friend of Northeastern Illinois University, this weekend is packed with activities designed for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for a variety of events including the Golden Eagle 5K Run-Walk, our first ever Greek Alumni reunion, Alumni Trivia night, Fall Fest, and so much more! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the NEIU community spirit!

Head out for a run with the Golden Eagle 5K!
Link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/OWgg8Q?vid=17fg68
All Alumni are welcome for our Alumni Trivia Night!
Link: https://www.neiu.edu/alumni-and-giving/neiu-alumni-trivia-night-2024
Greek Alumni are welcome for this fun bowling night in Logan Square!
Link: https://www.neiu.edu/alumni-and-giving/neiu-greek-alumni-reunion

Don't miss out on the fun - sign up today and prepare for an unforgettable weekend!

Visit neiu.edu/neiuweekend for all of the links to register and for the full schedule of events!

07/09/2024

Get to know Lyric Lounge, a new Open Expression Studio at NEIU. The Studio was created in a matter of months, with the help of Program Director Lafe Williams, Studio Manager Daniel Gutierrez, Technical Director Pablo Santiago and former Head of Audio Alban Peltier.

Article by Samantha Helgerson, Contributing Writer

Photo provided by Lyric Lounge Staff

05/09/2024

to one of our Independent issues! Check out these articles (and more!) on our website!

Interested in joining? Feel free to message us!

03/09/2024

During the week of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, several Independent editors were reporting with Pacifica Network, a broadcasting station for Grassroots radio, turning in daily audio clips and scripts for nightly broadcasts.
Several of the topics covered were the impact the DNC had on Chicago, with several protests throughout the week and different events within the two locations of the DNC (United Center and McCormick Place).

Other editors were on location reporting for our newspaper, including a Chisme and Politics panel that featured two NEIU alumni (Jesse Fuentes and Delia Ramirez), as well as interviews with people during protests,

Shoutout to Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief, Dan Maurer, News Editor and Zachariah Simmons, Opinions Editor who worked on this project. Managing Editor Jasmine Rodriguez and Production Manager Ryland Roberts were on location during the week with their own coverage.

Check out the following link here for our radio coverage and upcoming DNC articles https://neiuindependent.org/dnc-2024/

26/08/2024

Welcome back, new and returning Golden Eagles.

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09/08/2024

All of our Independent Section Editors and Editor in Chief at the Medill Midwest Solutions Journalism Hub's Summer Summit on July 30th at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism downtown campus.

⭐Check out what we did on the day! From creating prompts from Arts and Crafts to hearing from different voices regarding protests, there was a lot covered in this one day summit!⭐

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Photos taken by
1-2,9: Edie Rubinowitz, Faculty Advisor
3-8: Jenna Braunstein, Program Assistant for Medil's Journalism Department and Staff Photographer

23/07/2024

A form was created by NEIU's Independent with the intent to collect and analyze our readership's impressions of Joe Biden's recent decision to leave the 2024 presidential race, and any repercussions it may have.

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📸 Joe Biden" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse

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16/07/2024

The announcement follows an inclusive year-long national search focused on the University’s renewed commitment to its mission with an eye toward the future.

02/06/2024

Happy pride! Keep an eye out for an opinion article about pride this year and the history behind LGBTQIA+ pride!

25/05/2024

This silly little glitch on the website will be fixed soon! We apologize for any inconveniences! It should be fixed later tonight or the next day!

23/05/2024

Here is the condensed version of our most recent article!

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⛓️ https://neiuindependent.org/20471/news/neiu-janitors-fear-for-jobs-police-presence-in-union-meeting/

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12/04/2024

10/04/2024

🚨NEW ARTICLE ALERT🚨

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