Smoking rates among younger Chinese-Americans shrouded in mystery
By Ruojing Liu Cigarette butts litter the streets in Chinatown. The Respiratory Health Association (RHA) collaborates with the Asian Health Coalition to organize students for a tobacco litter clean-up there on World No-Tobacco Day each May 31st. They meet in Chinatown Square. As in the past, volunteers can expect to fill dozens of clear jars […]
Plastic bags — the stuff that dreams are made of
By Xiao Lyu & Qingwei Chen Mary Moy, vice president of New Life for Old Bags (NLOB), has crocheted 52 sleeping mats in the last 5 years ago. But the mats are not made of yarn, they’re made from discarded plastic shopping bags. The process not only recycles the bags, but gives them new life: as sleeping mats for the homeless. Every […]
When a Chicago Radio Station becomes a mouthpiece for activism
By Iacopo Luzi Que4 Radio is more than just another Chicago radio station. It’s a place where people can share ideas, develop solidarity, and promote diversity. The community station shares independent music and independent thoughts. Located on North Elston Avenue, Que4 Radio broadcasts its music and the voice of its radio hosts every day. “It’s […]
On The Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft Podcast Examines the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In Part II of our post-draft podcast, Jordan, Tolly and Peter give their evaluations for several teams throughout the NFL. Tolly gives high marks to Washington, Jordan bemoans the Texans not selecting a certain receiver, and Peter hands out low marks to the Atlanta Falcons.
Medill 2016 Draftcast
A Medill Sports Production The Medill 2016 Draftcast is a 30-minute show that takes viewers through the three-day 2016 NFL Draft that was held in downtown Chicago on April 28-30, 2016. [vimeo 165247445 w=474]
