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Participates in the Coalition to March on DNC hold the black and white cutouts of US Vice President Kamala Harris and Russia President Vladimir Putin with red streamers connected to their hands to convey the funding of genocide.

Counter Protesting the DNC at Union Park

Jasmine Rodriguez and Ryland Roberts September 18, 2024

On Aug. 19, 2024, the Coalition to March to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) gathered at Union Park on its opening day. The coalition aimed to advocate for various demands including funding for...

(left to right) Gemini Gnull, Hatem Abudayyeh, Dr. Tammy Abudhnais, Dod McColgan - speakers for the press conference on August 22, 2024 at Union Park.

“20,000 people in the streets with” Coalition to March on the DNC

Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor September 13, 2024

The Coalition to March on the DNC held its last press conference on Aug. 22, 2024, at Union Park. During their press conference, Hatem Abudayyeh, spokesperson for the Coalition of March on the DNC and...

At Union Park, the Coalition to March on the DNC host an outdoor stage to host their program for the opening day at Union Park.

Who is the Coalition to March on the DNC?

Jasmine Rodriguez, Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor September 12, 2024

The Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention (DNC) led organized marches in Chicago on Aug. 19 and 22, 2024. They began in Union Park and marched from Washington Boulevard to Park 578 near...

ASUS Vivobook, where it has Windows 11

A Longtime Windows User Makes First Impressions of Windows 11

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor September 4, 2024

      Windows 10 will only receive free updates for another 15 months, and then it will take out-of-pocket expenses to get updates for an additional three years. Windows 11...

An Android phone has the Musicolet app playing the song "In The Summer Time" by Shaggy & Rayvon from the album "Boombastic." The synced lyrics are on screen, and the current lyric is in bolded font and reads, "In the summertime when the weather is high." Several controls of the music playing app are visible onscreen as well as several organizational icons along the bottom tray of the app.

Longtime iPod User Loves Musicolet App on Android

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Listening to music has been a longtime hobby of mine since my childhood. I started listening to mp3s with a Creative Media Player, and then I adopted an iPod classic 4th generation, iPod Touch 4th generation,...

Round Pizza with square slice cuts for pizza.  Round pepperoni piece are main topping.

Calo Ristorante: A Place for Pizza Enthusiasts

Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor July 29, 2024

Calo Ristorante is a family-owned establishment that has operated since 1963 in the heart of the Andersonville area, offering a diversity of Italian and American cuisine including steak, chicken, fish,...

A beverage container with Garibaldi's logo is resting on a table in the restaurant. The logo features a caricature of a smiling Italian man with a long and curly mustache. The blurred background features bright colors and mounted televisions for a luminescent eating atmosphere.

Longtime Fan of New York-Style Pizza Rates Garibaldi’s Italian Eatery

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor July 28, 2024

Deep-dish pizza is ubiquitous throughout the Chicagoland Area. However, sometimes pizza that is lighter on the cheese and filled with other non-cheesy flavors is desired by customers. Some alternatives...

A photograph of a phone is displayed with single exercise of a lesson on the Duolingo app

Duolingo App Review As Rated By A 2-Year Streak Holder

Ananth Prabhu, Health & Sports Editor July 27, 2024

I have consistently used Duolingo to learn languages for the past two years. For those who are not familiar, Duolingo is a gamified language learning app with both free and paid tiers. I consider it to...

Dancers dressed in black performing on stage in the background with a plant cross is in the foreground, covered with grass and white, yellow and pink flowers.

Midsommarfest: An Andersonville Tradition Continues

Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor July 27, 2024

Midsommar, one of the most popular holidays in Sweden, celebrates the beginning of summer and the season of fertility. These festivals have been around for over 500 years but were not prominently recognized...

Jimmy's Red Hots has been a staple of the Humbolt Park area since 1954.

Jimmy’s Red Hots: 70 Years of Chicago’s Best Hot Dogs

Gabriel Gurrola, Campus Arts & Life Editor July 27, 2024

  Jimmy’s Red Hots, affectionately called Jimmy’s, was founded by Jimmy Farrugia in 1954. Today, Farrugia’s family owns and operates the establishment, continuing a legacy which has spanned...

The Fight to Be Ourselves: LGBTQIA+ Pride and Standing Tall in The Face of Adversity

Ryland Roberts, Production Manager June 24, 2024

This year has shown the best and worst of humanity, whether that be the gruesome genocide of Palestinians, or, in the wake of Pride Month, communities gathering to show pride for themselves and others....

Letter to the Editor: GLFFC Students on Student Pantry Issue

May 31, 2024

Dated: April 22, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: We are writing to bring to your attention an issue that is of great concern to the Great Lakes FAST Fund Consortium (GLFFC) Student Changemaker Fellowship....

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