Putting together my first research project in second grade (“The Mighty Hippopotamus,” on which I received an A) I had my first lesson in using academic sources. Back then, the books were 20 pages long, and encyclopedias were an acceptable reference. In fact, we were chastised if we did not […]

India, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand. These are just a few of the countries that may have a technological revolution on the horizon. In areas where there is no indoor plumbing or electricity, school children may soon be receiving their own personal notebook computers. The One Laptop Per Child initiative, brainchild of […]

It started as a simple search tool, indexing the World Wide Web. No fancy web design, no flash animation or complex site to navigate. Now 10 years later, it can still answer almost any question as well as find the best deals, get directions, manage your e-mail, and bring video […]

The English language is always being added to and changed. Leslie Savan’s book, Slam Dunks and No-Brainers: Pop Language in Your Life, the Media, and, Like, Whatever, explores the phenomenon of pop language and the changes it makes in communication. Savan goes through pop language, past and present. She discusses […]

#8220;If it is not success I will be execute,” says the fictional Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev, who is played by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. He stars in the controversial and number-one box office mockumentary Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. The film, which […]

The Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) consists of a group of dynamic, passionate teenagers who take on the task of bringing real-life human drama, triumph and pain to the stage. Albany Park is one of the most culturally ethnic and diverse communities in Chicago. It is a working-class area with […]

The global job market has undergone considerable growth in the 21st Century. Much of that growth can be attributed to the rapid development of multi-national corporations, technology, and tourism. As the job market expands, more American professionals and students have moved overseas to meet the demand. According to figures released […]

Occasionally, in one of Chicago’s many unsentimental dives there is a musical outfit that self-consciously recovers the sounds that made Chicago a destination for musicians. They can be green or seasoned, of both the jazz and blues stripes. A patron can close his eyes, and in between sloshes of rye, […]

Square-Enix’s final hurrah with the Final Fantasy series on PlayStation 2 is an event not to be missed. Final Fantasy XII is easily one of the strongest and most entertaining entries in the series, providing fans with vibrant graphics, involving characters, unlimited customization options, innovative battles, and over 50 hours […]

When people think of Robert Randolph, most think of the awesome pedal steel musician who frequently jams with Dave Matthews. Having had the pleasure of seeing Robert Randolph’s over-the-top pedal steel performance with Dave Matthews Band on PBS last year, the prospect of a good studio album seemed improbable. According […]