The newly created anthropology class, Museum Studies, is excited to bring to Northeastern Illinois University its first exhibit on Apr.11-22, titled I.D.entity, that will seek to explore the many ways in which an individual perceives himself or herself through the power of art. The theme of the exhibit will be […]
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The World Peace Diet Explores Veganism as the Key to a Transformational Life
Philosophy meets spirituality meets science (conjoined with an ethical and historical viewpoint) is how to describe the meaningful read The World Peace Diet, written by Will Tuttle, Ph.D. This book stands as an advocacy for a vegan lifestyle transformation in an effective and positively enhancing way to benefit the planet […]
Transformative and Innovative NEIU Repertory Dance Ensemble
The audience in the auditorium theater was treated to both awe and captivating delight in transformative dance on March 18th and 19th. This was due to the sophisticated combination of both ultra-modern and classic dance presented by the NEIU repertory dance ensemble under the visionary artistic direction of Venetia Stifler. […]
Bar Room Sports Part II: Chicago Billiards Beckon
Did you know that the sport of what we call “pool” is really classified under a bigger heading of billiard games, or “cue sports”? Did you know that what is now an indoor American style of pool playing got its origins in the outdoors of 15th century Europe? It […]
The Facebook Death Policy, Your Profile after Your Death
Our obsession over posting our personal details on Facebook grows every other minute. Among the 500 million Facebook users, over 375,000 American Facebook users will pass away this year. This means that more than one Facebook user dies every 90 seconds, according to an estimate made by the New York […]
The Earth is Our Planet, but We Don’t Own It!
Are we not a product of our environment? I don’t think so. The environment sustains our lives. Do we sustain it? No. Why are we so destructive? We can’t be a product of this planet, which is taking care of us, providing us with air, water and ground to walk […]
Get Your Garden On!
Around the first of April, check the weather and assess what the precipitation outlook is for the first two weeks of the month. If it calls for a lot of rain, stand pat, until drier weather is forecast. If the little rain is on the horizon, then you are ready […]
To Intervene or not to Intervene?
The Middle East is revolting against the authoritarian regimes. People want their leaders no more, who are some of the richest people in the world, while they live in poverty. Thus, it’s time for the western countries, including the U.S., to oppose these autocrats and stop supporting regimes by buying […]
Chicago Fire Soccer Club
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 […]
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 […]