Existentialism in traditional Japanese tea ceremony
By Urvashi Verma The Japanese tea ceremony, called “Chanoyu” “Sado” or “Ocha,” is a traditional ritual that dates to 9th century Japan. For both the host and guests, it is less about drinking tea and more about having an existential experience, or preserving the sanctity of the moment.
How homeless Chicago teens are using social media to communicate
By Haley Velasco Correction: The original version of this story published on March 9 incorrectly identified the makers of the Streetlight app. The app was not created by the City of Chicago. Streetlight is a joint project created and managed by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Youth Futures and the Young Invincibles, with grant […]
Video: Good food and love inspire Thai restaurant owner
By Jenna West Thai restaurant owner Mr. Tee fills his patrons with full bellies and a cozy love. His affection for toys, which began at age 12, inspire his colorful restaurant design. But his desire to spread joy to everyone who steps into Cozy Noodles and Rice is what drives him everyday. Photo at top. […]
Chinese entrepreneurs still find success in Chicago
By Beixi (Bessie) Xu In Chicago there’s a Chinese online food ordering platform that became known for its modest $1 delivery fee. All the co-founders and employees are Chinese, it delivers meals of 26 Asian restaurants, mostly in Chinatown, and after just two years, it already has 12,000 users, 90 percent of them Chinese. This […]
Future of clean energy in Japan remains uncertain amidst crosswinds
By Hannah Levitt The future of large-scale renewable energy generation and distribution in Japan remains unclear due to industry complexities six years after the Fukushima plant accident. Although Japan committed to a 26 percent greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2030 as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, fossil fuels made up 92 […]
World’s first ‘nerd circus’ originates in Chicago
By Alissa Anderegg Chicago’s Acrobatica Infiniti Circus is the world’s first self-proclaimed “nerd circus.” Each month they perform a new show at Uptown Underground in Uptown. Photo at top: Ashley Sylvester, a performer with Acrobatica Infiniti Circus, shows off her hula hoop skills as part of the show. (Alissa Anderegg/MEDILL)
Four Chicago style and fashion blogs to follow in 2017
By Lauren Baker Whether they are creating new statements or staying true to the city style, Chicago fashion bloggers are creating names for themselves locally and nationally. But with so many bloggers with so many different styles, it becomes difficult finding the right blog to follow. By examining the trends in fashion icons local Chicago […]
Chicago startup hub empowers women in technology on International Women’s Day
Yingcong (June) Fu Sandi Mays, chief information officer at Zayo Group, dresses up for work, but then finds herself surrounded by men in jeans and t-shirts. She is often interrupted by men when she is the lone woman at meetings at the Boulder, Colorado-based communications technology company, and she sometimes gets left out of social […]
Northwestern’s Anthony Walker Jr. becomes top NFL prospect
By Alexis Wainwright After a remarkable season with Northwestern University, Anthony Walker Jr. was invited to the 2017 NFL Combine. After seven weeks of intense training, Walker Jr. performed in the 2017 NFL Combine last weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. Walker ran a 4.65 in the 40 yard dash. He also finished tied for fifth with […]
This business endures by staying the same
By Zhu Zhu There is a barbershop at 1579 Maple Ave. in Evanston that’s been there since 1925. It’s long-lasting because the owner (who doesn’t work there) keeps it a friendly “family-type” business. It is Jay’s Barbershop. Jay Rogosich started there 52 years ago after he graduated from barber school. Rogosich passed away in July […]