Meet Jesus Coll, one of the first college students in the U.S. to receive an athletic scholarship for esports
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By Daniel Comer Medill Reports The next big thing in college athletics is simmering beneath the city streets of downtown Chicago, tucked away in a basement full of computer science majors whose sweaty palms and beady eyes indicate they’ve been battling for hours. Athletes or not, this team of Robert Morris University (RMU) esports players […]
The Second City: A comedic journey through Chicago
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By Daniel Comer Medill Reports Chicago has long been known for its bustling comedy culture. In this newscast, we take you on a behind-the-scenes journey through the city, stopping at classic comedy venues where comedy stars of past and present are born. Photo at top: Mural at The Second City Training Center depicting some of […]
Catching Up with All-Star Weekend’s Mascot Babysitter
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By Daniel Comer Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – Several recognizable team mascots have entertained spectators throughout NBA All-Star Weekend, but who is the middle-aged man wearing 10 credentials and chasing them from event to event? That would be Dominic Davila, 46, who is known in NBA circles as the mascot babysitter this weekend, a designation […]