Chicago Ethiopian leaders question world’s silence over devastating drought in homeland
By Hannah Gebresilassie Ten million people in Ethiopia are struggling to survive, let alone find a decent meal to eat. The country is facing its worst drought since the eighties, while political tension continues to erupt as ethnic groups clash. It’s been just ten days since South Sudanese gunmen were blamed for killing 200 people […]
On the Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft Podcast gets defensive. What’s on the line for the Bears?
Jordan, Peter and Tolly continue their draft preview series by taking a look at some of the defensive linemen the Bears could target in the first two rounds of the draft. They also get into a little bit of a debate about Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche and whether or not his off-the-field concerns […]
South suburban standout ready to make history at NFL Draft
By Adam Rossow On Thursday night at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, 31 college players will join an elite football fraternity: first-round NFL draft picks. One player that’s expected to be taken in the opening round is former Ole Miss wide receiver and Chicago-area prep standout Laquon Treadwell. Treadwell made the varsity as a freshman […]
CDC highlights lifetime risks for contracting HIV
By Kierra Gray One in two black men, one in four Latino men and one in 11 white men who are gay or bisexual have a risk of contracting HIV in their lifetimes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released these latest statistics recently. [vimeo 158651535 w=474] The AIDS Foundation of Chicago helped host […]
