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City vs. ’burbs problems
By Juana Estrada, Eric Solorio Academy and Africa Baker, Oswego Two Mashers, one from the city (Juana) and one from the suburbs (Africa), debate what their part of Chicagoland has to offer. Summer break CITY: Despite [...]
New CTA cars, new CTA etiquette
By Emma Seslowsky, Lincoln Park and Gavin Sullivan, Loyola Academy The seats on the “L” have taken a 180-degree turn. Well, more like 90 degrees. New CTA cars have been popping up across the city following [...]
Report card: Which mobile apps make the grade?
By Ashley Black, St. Charles East and Mikhaela Padilla, Whitney Young The time of simple communication is dwindling toward extinction. Think about it: When’s the last time you called a friend from a landline phone and [...]
Celebrities react to Boston Marathon bombs via Twitter
The Mash As news about the Boston Marathon spread online through social media Monday, many celebrities tweeted messages of support to their millions of fans, some even suggesting ways to help. Here’s a quick roundup: @justinbieber: [...]
How Boston blasts could affect Chicago security
Chicago Tribune After Monday’s explosions at one of the nation’s most iconic sporting events, Illinois officials immediately began to look to Boston for clues on how to protect a public headed into the warmer months of [...]
Now hiring: Get a jump on the summer job search
By Laura Bartusiak, Woodlands Academy and Andrea Limon, Kenwood It’s April, which means your parents probably have started nagging you about getting a summer job. If you’re already tired of hearing your mom ask, “Have you [...]
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