By Natasha Petrenko, Kateryna Maslovska and Myles Franklin-Bey Loyola University junior Jasmine Puria took a trip to Miami for her spring break at the end of February, not thinking anything of it as the United States had just a small number of COVID-19 cases. She felt fine when she returned in early March, but byContinue reading “What is COVID-19 and How is it Affecting the World?”
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Ways to Prevent Catching and Spreading Coronavirus
The Coronavirus has taken over headlines recently, as almost everything appears to be getting canceled and closed in an attempt to keep everyone inside their houses, and to prevent the virus from spreading further. The virus seems to be extremely contagious and has also been said to be very similar to the flu in termsContinue reading “Ways to Prevent Catching and Spreading Coronavirus”
Chicago Potholes Patched in Each Ward
Using Google My Maps and data from the Chicago data portal, the map below was created to show the ward boundaries in Chicago, as well as the number of potholes that have been patched in each ward. The map shows every pothole patched in the Chicago area between July 2018- March 2nd 2020. This mapContinue reading “Chicago Potholes Patched in Each Ward”
Google Trends: Most Popular Chicago Sports Team and Coronavirus Beats all Democratic Candidates
Infectious Politics The Democratic candidacy race has been heating up in recent weeks as we draw nearer and nearer to the inevitable election night. However, recently the Coronavirus has taken up most media attention, due to its increase in prevalence and incurable nature. When taking a look at Google trends to compare the number ofContinue reading “Google Trends: Most Popular Chicago Sports Team and Coronavirus Beats all Democratic Candidates”
Derrick Rose’s Season Averages
“Whatever your goal is: dedicate yourself to it and it’s going to be a lot of sacrifice, but if you love what you want to do, it shouldn’t be a problem.” ~ Derrick Rose The above chart shows a comparison of Derrick Rose’s PPG (Points per game) averages from every year in his career. DerrickContinue reading “Derrick Rose’s Season Averages”
2020 Presidential Campaign Fundraising Numbers
Other than Donald Trump in 2016, who declared he would mostly personally fund his 2016 campaign, most presidential candidates use fundraising as their main means of funding their presidential campaign. With this in mind, fundraising can be an indicator of which candidates people are truly behind. I used Datawrapper to take a look and compareContinue reading “2020 Presidential Campaign Fundraising Numbers”
Quinn: Pensions Threatening MAP Grant Program
Gov. Pat Quinn talks about MAP grants at DePaul University. (Photo/Bob Smith) Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org By Bob Smith Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul University’s Loop campus on Wednesday to discuss how pension reform is harming the Monetary Award Program (MAP) college scholarshipsContinue reading “Quinn: Pensions Threatening MAP Grant Program”
Chinatown Gentrification: Advancement or Displacement?
By Quanzi Wan, Marimar Gutierrez and Myles Franklin-Bey Gentrification is a phenomenon that has been impacting urban cities since the 1970s. Janet Smith, the co-director of the Nathalie P. Voorhees for Neighborhood and Community Improvement at the University of Illinois in Chicago, said gentrification is directly connected with displacement or the forcing out of theseContinue reading “Chinatown Gentrification: Advancement or Displacement?”
10 Winter Events/Destinations in Chicago 2019
With the temperatures beginning to fall in Chicago beach day becomes a little less of a realistic option. Although Chicago is known for its wind and cold winter temperatures, the city still provides many events and attractions during the cold months to keep residents and tourists entertained. I was able to use Google MyMaps inContinue reading “10 Winter Events/Destinations in Chicago 2019”
The Pilsen Murals are More Than Just “Art”
When taking a walk or drive down 16th street in the Chicago neighborhood Pilsen the murals immediately catch the eye. Mural/Memorial Made in Honor of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez This mural is one of the more beautifully done murals on 16th street, but it has a very ugly story behind it. Marlen Ochoa Lopez befriended a ladyContinue reading “The Pilsen Murals are More Than Just “Art””
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