Through the last weeks of February the weather continued to dish out the last couple of cold bursts before the spring season. Despite the weather not being very accommodating, with the arrival of March we have several significant sports events announcing that summer is right around the corner. The […]
Month: March 2011
Making a Second Home in the Second City
After performing for two consecutive nights at Estrella Negra and the House of Blues, the guys of Latin rock band Making Movies were thrilled to be playing once again at the Cobra Lounge for their weekend tour in Chicago. Making Movies, originally from Kansas City, Mo, is made […]
“Emma’s Child”
If a pin was dropped during one of the recent performances of Emma’s Child, chances are an audience member would hear it. The play, written in the early 90’s by playwright Kristine Thatcher, takes an emotionally stark look at the heaviness surrounding the adoption process. Thatcher ups the ante by […]
Zac’s Coffee Quest
North of the main Clark strip of Andersonville sits one of its best gems, The Coffee Studio, located on 5628 N. Clark. The Coffee Studio labels itself as “a modern, independent espresso bar focused on expertly crafting delicious drinks and snacks from fresh locally-roasted coffees and simple, flavorful ingredients,” and […]
South Dakota: Home of the Legal Homicide of Abortion Doctors
Before I even begin to pick apart the controversial bill currently making its way through the South Dakota state government, I believe it is imperative to allow readers to actually see the bill as it is written so as to ensure fairness by allowing the words to speak for themselves: […]
This is the Public Way
Gone are the good ol’ days of being able to walk the streets of Chicago without being watched like a hawk. Thanks to the push-push efforts of our mayor, Richard Daley, our street corners and even the sides of buildings are being plastered with cameras that can study our […]
Don’t Tread on Me: The Unpatriotic Act
As men and women across the nation were busy searching for gifts and making dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day this February, a provision before the United States House of Representatives was voted down by eight votes. This was no minor provision to congratulate the Packers for winning the Super Bowl, […]
Bowling: Chicago’s Rich History
The history of bowling goes back quite a few years. In fact, there is evidence that it got its rudimentary beginnings in ancient Egypt, and was even enjoyed by the likes of King Henry VIII and his posse. The first official standardized rules for a game of bowling went into […]
Wellness Fair Showcases NEIU Health Services, Encourages Healthy Lifestyles
On Thursday, February 24, Northeastern Illinois University’s Campus Recreation Center presented the Fifth Annual Wellness Fair. The fair showcased various athletic organizations, health service organizations and healthcare providers that are based either on campus or in the surrounding neighborhoods. The students were encouraged to pay closer attention to their help and to […]
Even the Rain
Period pieces can be hit or miss in film. Sometimes retelling a historical event can lead some filmmakers to take certain dramatic freedom with true occurrences. However, “Even the Rain” is able to eschew these issues by placing a fictional drama inside an actual historical occurrence. The result is […]