By: Jessica Vattiprolu and Kate Cortes Discouraged and frustrated, millions of Americans are spending months and sometimes even years without a job. The bills do not stop and neither do any of their responsibilities, but yet despite their best efforts, it is still difficult for them to find work. Some commuting hours away just to …
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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen, futuristic and miles high. Dubai has quickly become one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world, attracting tourists from thousands of miles away. Whether it is …
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It can be difficult for veterans to integrate back into normal, everyday life. There are many things that are harder for military retirees to do when they get back home. For example, finding a job or buying a house, the list goes on. Every state in the country varies in laws and policies concerning veterans. …
Chicago is known as the murder capital of the country. Chicago is constantly in the news because of shootings and gang-related crime. There are many communities in the city that are unsafe at night (or at any time of the day) because of the high crime rate. So, what can the city do to help …
Kim Kardashian vs. Taylor Swift News media in the United States has started to cover celebrity news just as much as covering politics, crime, and the economy. Over the past few years, especially in the younger generation, we see that Twitter and Google have become the primary sources from which the public gets their news. …
Derrick Rose is a great franchise player for the NBA. He started his career right out of college in 2008. He was a No. 1 overall draft pick for the Chicago Bulls from The University of Memphis. He had a breakout season in 2008 and was named “Rookie of the Year”. This graph follows Rose’s …
The Chicago Cubs have a long history and importance, not just to Chicago natives but all baseball fans. The Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field, a beloved and iconic field for any Chicagoan. People attend these baseball games from near and far. However, in the past decade, we have seen fluctuations in game attendance between …
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