We are in the midst of awards season, folks. The Golden Globes has come and gone, the Grammy Awards took place this past Sunday, and the media has hit the ground running…
On Coping with News Burnout
Paris is flooding. The Doomsday clock is two minutes to midnight. Vietnam is facing a migrant crisis due to global warming. The flu season hasn’t even peaked yet. There has been 11…
The Sun is Energy For the Long Run
On Monday, January 22, 2018, the Trump administration imposed tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels. There is an approved 20% tariff on the first 1.2 million washing machines with 50%…
Voting Is More Powerful Than Protesting
Last Saturday, I attended the Women’s March in downtown Chicago. I went with two friends and we made signs the night before, as is a tradition of protesting. While at the march,…
The Tide PODS Challenge: It’s Really Not That Funny
So the new trend among Millennials and Generation Z is….the Tide POD Challenge. If you haven’t heard about the Tide POD Challenge, here’s some background info. It all started when Dylan DelMonico…
SXU’s Shannon Center Holds Six-Week Fitness Challenge – January 29 to March 4
A new year brings new possibilities. What better time to challenge yourself to commit to a fitness goal? The “Step Up to Shape Up” fitness challenge is going to be back in…
SXU Celebrates Black History Month
The month of February is Black History Month and, as always, Saint Xavier University has created a list of events to engage the community in remembering and honoring Black history. Black History…
International Clash Day
“This is the Radio Clash!” It’s a day where “we’re celebrating music as a tool for social consciousness, and a band that made it sound so damn good.”*Join WXAV 88.3FM on Wednesday…
Schweinsteiger Deal Caps Off Busy Week for the Fire
It’s been a busy week for the Chicago Fire. The team faced quite a bit of question marks following their 4-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls in the MLS playoffs….
Athlete Profile: Guard Kara Krolicki
The 2017-2018 Cougar basketball season is in full swing with conference games rapidly approaching. So far, both the women’s and men’s basketball teams are having acceptable seasons. The 2017-2018 Cougar women’s basketball…