Reading Between the White Lines
By Zach Elliott Despite it sometimes feeling like educated fortune telling. Baseball has become notorious for variance in scouting, with Hall-of-Famers being drafted from the first round to the 30th and college stars materializing out of thin air – despite talent evaluators’ best efforts. “We’re just taking the information that we have and trying to…
Homeless, Not Helpless: Homeless Shelters in Pandemic and Beyond
By Zach Elliott Walking down a busy street in Chicago – or any big city for that matter – you’re bound to see people in need, people in poverty – the homeless among us. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, homelessness was on the rise, and housing data from Harvard University suggests that the economic and…
Social Consciences of Chicago Sports
Central to every major city are its cultural cornerstones. Iconography such as food, entertainment, and sports become part of the city and its people, especially in large metropolitans like Chicago. “These teams represent a good bit of the identity of the residents of the city they happen to be in, DePaul Professor and long-time sports…
Chicago Movie Theaters Took a Hit During the Pandemic – What’s Next?
By Zach Elliott Whether it was dinner with friends, a night on the town, or a trip to the movies, the COVID-19 pandemic has robbed most of the world of the type of joyful experiences that make a long week of work worth it. One of those industries responsible for bringing entertainment into our lives…
A Day at Navy Pier
One of the hottest tourist attractions for every Chicago visitor is Navy Pier. Following the path that many do, from the entrance off of Michigan Avenue and walking up the boardwalk, I tried to chronicle the path of a Navy Pier visitor. Starting from outside, where you’ll see ferries heading out on the water and…
What Do I Want to Eat? All Day Kitchens Has You Covered
By Zach Elliott Coming from all different walks of life, no two college students are going to have the same interests, beliefs or tastes. Ultimately though, we all must eat. According to the USDA, the average college-age student spends between $225-$400 on food each month, depending on their spending habits. With how far food service…
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