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OPINION: We're losing the media war

OPINION: We’re losing the media war

Stuart J. Dantoin, Contributing Writer April 15, 2019

Social media overload is the silent killer of our generation. It affects millions of us, and though many realize its danger, the average young adult does little to escape our internet prisons. Many of...

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OPINION: A chance at redemption for DC movies

Gianfranco Ocampo April 15, 2019

The trailer for the new Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix was released on April 3, showcasing the Joker’s origin story and hopefully kicking off a top-tier film DC superhero movie after some disastrous...

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OPINION: Green New Deal: Ocasio-Cortez led Democrats in a valiant charge of environmentalism — straight off a cliff

Benjamin Conboy, Editor in Chief April 8, 2019

Democrats had found the Golden Ticket — or rather, the Green Ticket. They had in their holster an idea that was so grand, so focused and inspiring that it enjoyed the support of more than 80 percent...

Ukrainian presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy being photographed on the set of his TV show 'Servant of the People,' where he plays a schoolteacher-turned-president. (EFREM LUKATSKY | ASSOCIATED PRESS)

OPINION: Acting like the president

Angelina Korniyenko April 8, 2019

While Chicagoans were in the middle of a mayoral election, Ukrainians were embroiled in a presidential election that felt like something of a joke. As Ukrainians went to the polls on March 31, the only...

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Influence cannot mask the truth

Madi Garner March 11, 2019

In the wake of Hollywood’s #MeToo movement, coupled with #TimesUp, the number of actors, singers, and performers exposed has become exhausting to keep up with. From Bill Cosby to Kevin Spacey, actors...

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Adolescence and the issue with internet hoaxes

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor March 11, 2019

For people who grew up as the internet was first making its way into every home in the nineties and 2000s, there was no telling of what they were going to see. If a box popped up that said you can download...

Juuls, teens and taxes

Juuls, teens and taxes

Shane Rene, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2019

I enjoy cigarettes, I won’t lie. And I will admit that they have become sufficiently imbedded in my life. As I walk out the door each morning, I pat myself down and go through the checklist: phone, wallet,...

Satisfaction has gone viral

Satisfaction has gone viral

Luc Fougere March 4, 2019

Whether it’s a squish, pop or crunch, we have all seen those oddly satisfying videos on social media at some point. Whatever your ASMR preference, there is probably an Instagram or YouTube page dedicated...

Feel the Bernie Bros

Feel the Bernie Bros

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor February 25, 2019

With the long-winded Mueller investigation’s completion on the horizon, the potential political interference of the 2016 presidential election is still fresh in our heads. But before we will find out...

When politics become  a contact sport: The media continues to whip up a storm about team owners, but fans will likely stick to sports

When politics become a contact sport: The media continues to whip up a storm about team owners, but fans will likely stick to sports

Marty O'Connell February 25, 2019

It’s been a hard offseason for Chicago Cubs fans. Instead of signing big name players like Bryce Harper or adding depth to the bullpen, the team has been plagued by a series of PR controversies.  The...

The Lincoln Yards site currently stands completed grounded and paved, awaiting Sterling Bay's development to begin. The people behind the site promise that the community will benefit from increased tourism and opportunities for store owners, but those assurances are not logical when put into perspective.

Lincoln Yards is not the legacy Emanuel should aspire for

The DePaulia Editorial Board February 18, 2019

The 2017 Hulu documentary “Too Funny to Fail” tackles “The Dana Carvey Show” and its short run on ABC during 1996. When it was greenlit, its success seemed undeniable to both ABC and fans. But...

Class is sometimes in session: Public schools are technologically advancing as they ruminate replacing curriculum with online  teaching and block classes while some are left  wondering if it will be effective

Class is sometimes in session: Public schools are technologically advancing as they ruminate replacing curriculum with online teaching and block classes while some are left wondering if it will be effective

Carolyn Bradley, Copy Editor February 18, 2019

Students have complained about the school day being too long, too early and too boring, while they simultaneously have so much to learn in so little time. In the past, students have had to adhere to strict...

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