By: Alissa Hirsh A few weeks ago I discovered the key to leading a successful life. I was craving a late night snack, so I stopped by Dunkin’ Donuts to buy myself a box of Munchkins, as they are without question the superior miniature donut. This of course seemed like a very ordinary occurrence; however, as I shoved munchkin after munchkin into my mouth, realizing that nothing would make me happier than finishing the box in one sitting, I came to the powerful revelation that tomorrow’s me would really appreciate... Read The Rest →
By Brendan Moore What is the value of an education if it cripples your mind and empties your pocket? That’s the question facing teens at the opening of the 21st century, only many of us don’t seem to realize it. What are we told from day one? Make good grades, score well on the ACT, and get into a decent college. Major in something “practical,” like accounting. Get a stable job, etc. But intellectuals in the 1970s proposed a radical alternative to this cookie-cutter solution, and in the... Read The Rest →
I recently read an article on the late Steve Jobs that heralded him as one of the great innovators of our time. The article stressed that Jobs was so successful in part because he listened to that little voice in the back of his head telling him he had to follow his dreams. The article implored us to take a lesson from the dead, and similarly listen to the little voices in the back of our heads, regardless of whether they tell us to move to China, drop out of... Read The Rest →
On Thursday night, for the second night in a row, the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals were deadlocked in a thrilling pitcher’s duel. For the second night in a row, Alexi Ogando and Allen Craig went mono y mono to break the late-game tie, and for the second night in a row Allen Craig emerged victorious. The Rangers then countered with game-winning heroics of their own, but for the second night in a row, no one was watching. The Series is taking a beating in the Nielson TV ratings,... Read The Rest →
“THE PRESERVATION OF POETRY” is an event produced as collaboration between the creators of Artistic Jeanius and Exposed for “The Mycelia Project” at the Hyde Park Art Center. The goal of the event was to build awareness around Emmanuel’s residency at the Hyde Park Art Center, to build awareness about the Art Center’s residency program, and to engage community involvement while providing a warm, creative, entertaining environment that sparks conversation while stimulating the senses! Young Wonder was able to attend the event in its entirety and learn a lot about... Read The Rest →
This past weekend, I attended the Art for Haiti benefit in Pilsen. The loft space was filled from wall to wall with photographs, paintings, drawings, poems, and sculptures revolving around Haiti and the people who live there. Art for Haiti was started by a group of philanthropic artists and medical doctors committed to helping improve living conditions in underserved communities around the world. A group of artists strongly support these medical teams that travel to the impoverished countries to assist with the basics that people need to survive. To raise funds, the... Read The Rest →
As high school football season swings into full gear, I can’t help but take a trip down memory lane. I vividly remember the Friday night showdowns, the pre-rivalry game pep assemblies, and of course that horrendous aroma assaulting all persons within a 90 foot radius from the varsity boys locker room, making sure we were all well aware that football season was now in session. And every day after school, as I watched those oversized 16-year olds schlepping their pads out into 90-degree heat to beat the shit out of... Read The Rest →
Sports Illustrated magazine recently published an article about Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, addressing the immense pressure and criticism he has faced during his time in the Windy City. They claim that the city of Chicago has taken unfair fault with Cutler over his apparent lack of toughness, his patented look of disinterest on the sidelines, his lack of media charm, and most importantly resistance to doing hilarious Sony commercials like Peyton or Entourage cameos like the rest of the NFL. Now as a Chicagoan I resent the implication that our... Read The Rest →
Last week we fucked with the Freshwater Chicago t’s, and put together a lookbook for them. Thanks to the homie Bailey at Be Live for helping us put it together. Share → Tweet
Dear USA Women’s National Soccer Team, Let me start by saying that I am your biggest, albeit bandwagon, fan. Now don’t worry- this isn’t just your cliche ugly-American-turned-soccer fan-story: it’s just strikingly similar. I will freely admit that a few months ago I had no idea who any of you were, I was pretty sure the FIFA World Cup was just a video game based on fictional events, and if you had asked me who Hope Solo was I probably would have said a character from Star Wars. However, I... Read The Rest →
