Women’s March draws more than 300,000 to Grant Park
By Xiaozhang(Shaw) Wan One year after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, more than 300,000 marchers joined the second annual Women’s March in Chicago. They rallied for the votes in November to defeat Trump’s policies and called for more women candidates. “If we don’t register to vote, register our friends and neighbors, knock on doors, support other women who […]
Northwestern Men’s Tennis falls to North Carolina State in the first season match
By Athena Liu Medill Reports The Northwestern University men’s tennis team lost to North Carolina State University Thursday with a score of 4 to 3 in the ITA dual season opening game. But the debut wins of several freshmen players shed a hopeful light on the season prospects. The Wildcats opened their 2018 dual season […]
First-time female Congressional candidate hoping to challenge the status quo
By Caroline Tanner Medill Reports CHICAGO – “Even now, I talk to women my age and they’re still looking for permission,” said Democratic political hopeful Sameena Mustafa. “I think that we’re in a moment where it’s clear that we’re not going to get permission.” Rather than waiting to be told, Mustafa, a former real estate […]
Flesh-tone tights empower ballet dancers of color
By Eunice Wang Medill Reports A simple leotard and pink tights are the typical uniform for many ballet dancers when they train. It’s a tradition that dates back hundreds of years to the origin of ballet in Europe. As with many other traditions, however, the times, they are a changin’. Dancers of color have started […]
The case for Keurigs
By Emily Clemons Medill Reports I am a proud drinker of sh—y coffee. I am a longtime user of the ubiquitous and much-reviled Keurig coffee maker. Above only instant brews, K-Cup coffee occupies the lowest rung on the java ladder, eternally damned there by knowledgeable and high-brow coffee-drinkers who value their French presses and pour-over […]
NU climate change symposium stresses urgency and solutions
By Lakshmi Chandrasekaran Excuses that exonerate business-as-usual emission scenarios are not a luxury we can afford as climate change heats up the globe, said Chad Frischmann, vice president and research director of Project Drawdown, a climate change mitigation project envisioned by renowned environmentalist Paul Hawken. But do not despair, since opportunities and optimism can convert […]
Under the sea: The search for potential miracle cures
By Yvaine Ye Medill Reports What mysteries lurk in the blue water that covers more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface? No one truly knows, not even scientists. But many suspect the next miracle cure could be swimming in vast oceans amongst tiger sharks and stingrays.
Hiplet: The Baby of Modern and Classical Ballet
By Eunice Wang Medill Reports Hiplet, the fusion of hip-hop and ballet, started back in 1990 as Homer Hans Bryant’s rap ballet. As a dance teacher, Homer has always been fascinated by classical ballet and what dancers can do en pointe. Homer wanted to give back to his community by teaching kids of color the […]
A female tattoo artist makes her mark, beating the boys at their own game
By Hannah Wiley Medill Reports Emily Fong started tattooing professionally when she was 19 years old. Now, at 21, she’s overcome gender stereotypes and doubts about her youth to become an accomplished artist. Fong’s career started when she decided that her childhood love for drawing was something she wanted to pursue as a career, specifically […]
B-Sides Coffee and Tea spins tunes and brews coffee for the South Side
By Xinyi (Ethel) Jiang Medill Reports Kevin and Karen O’Malley, Beverly residents and music lovers, are thrilled to be part of the community on a small business level. The couple opened B-Sides Coffee + Tea on the South Side of Chicago. The shop, located near the 99th Street Metra depot, is a throwback, decorating its […]
