Baseball season is back in full swing on Chicago’s North Side as the Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field after an extended off-season after missing the playoffs for the first time under manager Lou Piniella. The Northsiders have made a few significant changes over the off-season. Key departures include starting […]
Month: April 2010
Spring fruit pudding
In the spirit of spring, this edition’s recipe is the highly rated and easy to make Spring Fruit Pudding by chef Emeril Lagasse. You can find the full recipe at foodnetwork.com. The recipe and ingredients here are divided, so that each group of ingredients is followed by the directions needed […]
Out on a school night: The Pasta Bowl
A Lincoln Park favorite, The Pasta Bowl has been a neighborhood attraction for over 10 years. Its lively atmosphere, affordable prices and key location make it a spot to keep in mind when looking for a delicious night out. As one might expect, the main attractions at The Pasta Bowl […]
“God of War III” slaughters its way to fun and entertainment
The God of War series has become synonimous with Greek mythology in the gaming world. Providing an epic retelling of the most famous myths coupled with intense action gameplay, it has carved its way into the hearts of gamers. The much anticipated third installment has finally arrived and it plans […]
Celebration of Poetry
April is National Poetry Month which was introduced in 1996, by the Academy of American Poets. (AAP) It is a month-long celebration of poetry in the USA. Honoring not only the poetry heritage, but the living poets as well. National Poetry Month was established to increase the attention of society […]
Greeke Peek
Recent Greek event summary: Gamma Phi Omega holds a yearly contest to choose a male who will represent each chapter during the coming year. This contest is called Mr. GPhiO. Each chapter of the organization holds one of these competitions every spring. Then each region holds one big Mr. GPhiO […]
Spring Break at Mammoth Cave National Park
Spring break – a perfect occasion to run away from Chicago’s sunny, snowy rainy spring to the places of consistent temperature with 90-degrees, a beach and cocktails, if possible. Considering the fact that this kind of setting doesn’t really fit our student budgets, NEIU Adventure Club and the Northeastern Programming […]
Back to the 80s: vintage trends are hotter than hot!
Vintage is the hottest trend in fashion right now. From furry jackets to satchels and colorful fashion throwbacks, it is all in the mixing and matching. No matter how tired or bored to death you may seem by your wardrobe, throw in some fun colors that are spring-ready and vintage-hot. […]
“Food, Inc.” promotes food awareness
The American Dietetic Association created the campaign National Nutrition Month. Education and information about making wise food choices and improving physical activity habits serves, as the campaign’s primary focus. Knowledge is power. Campaigns such as this assist in spreading awareness about nutrition and good health. But it isn’t enough. Consentual […]
“Imperial Life in the Emeral City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone”
National editor for the Washington Post, Rajiv Chandrasekaran shares his experiences in Iraq’s Green Zone during the summer of 2004. The Emerald City was Baghdad’s Green Zone, a city built exclusively for American soldiers, which is so luxurious veterans began to call it a ‘Little America.’ They had every necessity […]