From Evanston to Scottsdale, Matt Fitzpatrick’s Northwestern connection runs deep
By Nick Neumayer Medill Reports SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Matt Fitzpatrick was a student at Northwestern for all of 80 days. Yet as thousands of people lined the fairways Feb. 8 to watch Chris Gotterup win the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff, a man wearing a Northwestern polo followed every shot of Fitzpatrick’s round. The […]
WM Phoenix Open is Coachella for golfers, and hole 16 is headlining
By Nick Neumayer Medill Reports SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One of the earliest mentions of golf etiquette came in the Aberdeen Code of 1783 in Scotland, which stated, “while a stroke is playing, none of the party should walk about, make any motion or attempt to take off the player’s attention, by speaking or otherwise.” For […]
Here’s how many Super Bowls it would take to power an AI data center
By Ryan Hinske Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area was the site of the biggest media event of the calendar year Sunday. At Super Bowl LX, Levi’s Stadium needed an amount of energy that would power thousands of homes. But across town, data centers make the big game look microscopic. The stadium’s instantaneous […]
Tender(loin) heart: As San Francisco district faces new challenges, local group aims for people-centered approach
By Bianca Bryant Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO – In the middle of the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, Kent McCormick isn’t looking to just hand out another brochure or meal, he’s looking deeper to form relationships. McCormick, the director of restoration initiatives at Youth With A Mission has spent 14 of his 30 years living […]
As San Francisco becomes AI hub, Mel’s Drive-In diner stays iconic
By Sarah Galla Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — On Feb. 3, the Lombard Street location of Mel’s Drive-In closed indefinitely due to a kitchen fire, leaving only three of the popular and historic restaurants in the San Francisco area. The original was founded at 140 S. Van Ness Ave. in 1947 by Mel Weiss and […]
Rhetoric around Bad Bunny halftime show is projection, manifestation of America’s polarized political culture, scholars say
By Monique Louis Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — One week ago, Bad Bunny was the first Latin artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year. On Sunday, Bad Bunny was the first solo Latin artist to headline America’s most-anticipated and most-watched production: the Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny starred in the most […]
Recording is still in session at Sausalito’s 2200 Studios
By Collin O’Callaghan Medill Reports SAUSALITO, Calif. – After being shut down in New York City and Los Angeles, 2200 Studios in Sausalito is the last remaining music studio under the former enterprise Record Plant. Located on 2200 Bridgeway is a facility that might not appear to be much, but one that holds a lasting […]
NFL’s Pride Flag Football Clinic marks major milestone for San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community
By Brendan Preisman Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — Most football players are used to receiving motivational messages ahead of game time, but for the group of players from the San Francisco LGBT Center and Pride House SF, their message was extra special. It came from the very top of the football world — NFL Commissioner […]
Super Bowl LX brings traffic nightmares to San Francisco streets
By Brock Morgan Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — Super Bowl LX has caused traffic headaches for locals and visitors alike. City officials closed key streets near City Hall and Grace Cathedral, but the published notices online weren’t much help. “This is hands-down the worst traffic I’ve seen here,” said Jasmine Amine, an online livestreamer in […]
For the Patriots’ Leonard Taylor III, special teams has always been a special time
By Brendan Preisman Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When New England Patriots defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III blocked Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz’s 45-yard field goal attempt to help preserve the Patriots’ 13-10 lead in the AFC championship game, it shocked the Broncos crowd at Empower Field at Mile High. But not New England’s […]