Scenes Around South Carolina: Voters on the Democratic presidential primary
By the Medill Explores South Carolina Reporting Team Medill Reports Medill reporters are traveling throughout South Carolina this week to ask the state’s voters their thoughts about the Democratic presidential primary and which candidates will receive their support. Here is a look at what they found during their first day of reporting and observing. By […]
SC Biden supporters unbothered by disappointing NH 5th place
By Samone Blair and Emine Yücel Medill Reports Despite poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, supporters of former Vice President Joe Biden were optimistic the presidential candidate will come out strong in South Carolina. Biden finished fourth place in the Iowa caucus last week and fifth place in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday, but […]
Two weeks later, the LA community continues to process Kobe Bryant’s death
By Leah Vann Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – Two weeks ago, Tiger Woods learned of Kobe Bryant’s death from his caddie Joe LaCava as he walked off the 18th green at Torrey Pines. As he tees off for the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club this week, he’s still grappling with the death of a […]
Q’s on the Quad: College of Charleston
By Samone Blair and Emine Yücel Medill Reports The majority of the College of Charleston students surveyed Sunday by Medill School’s Q’s on the Quad expressed no interest in voting for former Vice President Joe Biden in the presidential primary, although a recent East Carolina University poll found 37% of likely South Carolina Democratic voters […]
Advice you didn’t know you needed from a sex therapist in the #MeToo era
By Hannah Farrow Medill Reports Free porn, internet dating and the hookup culture affects American’s sexual behavior a lot, says Shirley Baron, a Northwestern University clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences who’s been a certified sex therapist for over 30 years. In her black and white office on the 27th floor of a […]
Uber targets profitability by the end of the year
By Kari Mcmahon Medill Reports Uber Technologies Inc., a ride-hailing company, reported a wider quarterly net loss, but its shares still rose as the company said it expected to meet their adjusted profitability target by the end of this year, a year earlier than previously estimated. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, said on the earnings […]
Six candidates compete in 12th District primary as committee plans appointment
By Joel Jacobs Medill Reports With the March 17 primary fast approaching, six candidates are vying to fill the 12th District House seat held by former State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, the Chicago Democrat recently appointed to fill former Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s seat. The district consists of parts of Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Near North […]
Real Dog Moms of Chicago find innovative ways to raise pet rescue awareness
By Justin Horowitz Medill Reports Approximately six million companion animals enter rescue shelters each year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. To raise awareness of overcrowding in shelters, community organization Real Dog Moms of Chicago is hosting weekly events benefiting rescue centers in the city. The group’s events are […]
Always compete: Tyler Uberstine fulfills dream of playing college baseball
By Forest Stulting Medill Reports In his number 28 black jersey and gray pants, Tyler Uberstine stood atop the artificial mound inside Northwestern’s Trienens Performance Center. He took a deep breath and fired home. “Strike one,” yelled the umpire. Uberstine finally had his chance. “It was great to find a coaching staff that supported and […]
Riverdance brings 25th anniversary show to Chicago stop on US tour
By Michaela Schirra and Sally Ehrmann Medill Reports Legendary Irish themes with brisk contemporary footwork and dreamscape staging grace theaters across the country this year as Riverdance celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Riverdance show is in Chicago through Feb. 9 to present audiences with the new show highlighting traditional Irish dance, music and elaborate costumes. […]