When it comes to violent cities in America, people often think of Chicago and its reputation for crime. This is something that’s affected the city for years, but for some, crimes or violence are becoming more noticeable. There have more concerns regarding crime in Lincoln Park as certain incidents affected people, students and not, nearContinue reading “DePaul Students: Worried Over Rise in Crime.”
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Travel and Community: The Story of Volunteering through Southeast Asia.
Travel is something that gives people the opportunity to travel beyond their home states and cities to know what life is like in a different place. Young people especially have this opportunity through gap year and study abroad programs. For some, going abroad means giving back and learning more about cultures than the average person.Continue reading “Travel and Community: The Story of Volunteering through Southeast Asia.”
Mental Health: The Affects Stress, Depression, and Drug Abuse Have On Students.
World Mental Health Day on October 10 reminds people why their mental health is important, but for college students, mental health can be an everyday struggle. Mental health advocacy and awareness is becoming less of a taboo topic among college students and younger people with the hope that people will be more comfortable talking aboutContinue reading “Mental Health: The Affects Stress, Depression, and Drug Abuse Have On Students.”
Think Before You Eat: High Risk Restaurants Near Lincoln Park Schools
For those who go to school in Lincoln Park, you might want to think about where you eat the next time you’re on campus. credit: https://data.cityofchicago.org/Health-Human-Services/Food-Inspections/4ijn-s7e5/data https://data.cityofchicago.org/Education/Chicago-Public-Schools-School-Admissions-Informati/nfp9-pxfv/data This map, courtesy of Google Maps and the Chicago Data Portal, shows all of the schools in the Lincoln Park area and surrounding restaurants that are high riskContinue reading “Think Before You Eat: High Risk Restaurants Near Lincoln Park Schools”
India: Combating “Trash Mountains” by Banning Single Use Plastics.
A country of one billion people will soon be using less plastics to help fight climate change. A country of one billion people will soon be using less plastics to help fight climate change. India’s Prime Minister vows to ban single-use plastics On August 15, India’s Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to banContinue reading “India: Combating “Trash Mountains” by Banning Single Use Plastics.”
Coral Bleaching in Mauritius
Reefs across the world that were once known as colorful and full of life are now white and almost barren due to coral bleaching. Coral bleaching, according to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is when coral becomes stressed due to changes in its conditions. These changes include nutrients, water temperature, and sunlight exposure.Continue reading “Coral Bleaching in Mauritius”
Coming Home With Katie 