Monthly Archives: April 2012
NEIU Students Bring Solace to Undocumented Community
By: Ashmar Mandou Undocumented students at Northeastern Illinois University held a press conference earlier this week to unveil a new organization that deals with the struggles many of them endure… Read more
Green Wonders: Back-of-the Yards Receives First ‘Green’ Playground
By: Ashmar Mandou To coincide with Earth Day, Chicago Commons, on Wednesday, revealed the new Paulo Freire Family Center Playground in Chicago’s Back of the Yards/New City neighborhood. The new… Read more
El Laberinto de la Matrícula: Trazando un Curso Especial
Como padres y tutores, esperamos el día en que nuestro hijo sea aceptado en el colegio de su predilección. Desafortunadamente, para muchos, la alegría de la aceptación de su hijo… Read more
After School Matters Acepta Ahora Solicitudes para los Programas de Verano
After School Matters está aceptando solicitudes para la sesión del programa de verano, que comienza el 25 de junio. Programas en arte, comunicaciones, ciencias, deportes y tecnología serán ofrecidos en… Read more
Estudiantes de NEIU Llevan Consuelo a la Comunidad Indocumentada
Por: Ashmar Mandou Los estudiantes indocumentados de la Universidad Northeastern Illinois sostuvieron una conferencia de prensa a principios de esta semana, para revelar una nueva organización que desafía las luchas… Read more
Grammy-Nominated Artist Gustavo Galindo, State Farm Encourage Benito Juarez Students to Stay in School
For the second time around serving as the spokesperson for the State Farm program, “Celebrity Music Teacher for a Day” Gustavo Galindo, along with State Farm agents, visited various predominantly… Read more
Survey Reveals Many Chicago-Area Students Attribute Success to Educators
As the country embarks on Teacher Appreciation Week, a poll conducted by Everest College indicates that Chicago-area young people do, in fact, hold educators in very high esteem. A majority… Read more
Maravillas Ecológicas: Back-of-the Yards Recibe su Primer Campo de Juego ‘Verde’
Por: Ashmar Mandou Para coincidir con el Día del Planeta, Chicago Commons, reveló el viernes el nuevo Campo de Juegos del Centro Familiar Paulo Freire, en Back of the Yards/Nuevo… Read more
Sandoval and Dominick Declare War on Gangs
State Senator Martin Sandoval (D) has declared war on gangs in Chicago and West Suburban Cook County. On Thursday April 12th, Cicero President Larry Dominick hosted State Senator Martin Sandoval’s… Read more
The Tuition Maze: Charting an Effective Course
As parents and guardians, we look forward to the day that our child gets accepted to the college of his or her choice. Unfortunately, for many, the joy of their… Read more
