Chicago sports the ‘stache as most mustache-friendly city
For decades, thousands of men have pledged a belief they promise never to forget: Every time a mustache is shaved, an angel in heaven dies and falls to earth. In Chicago, the outlook is sunny with only a small chance of angel showers. A new two-year study by the American Mustache Institute (AMI) found Chicago to be … Read more
College grads more likely to say ‘I Do’ at younger age
It used to be said that a college education was a bad thing for women in the marriage market. Compared to their non-educated counterparts, college-educated couples have traditionally married at a later age. However, a new report reveals this is simply no longer true.
Exposing Layers of Vogue
As it turns out, Vogue isn’t so so vogue after all. When the 2010 covers were layered together, the product revealed the magazine’s very strict format. However, if you juxtapose the layered editions from various countries, many cultural patterns are revealed. Even if Vogue’s structured approach is fairly disappointing, I have to admit it- the end result … Read more
Survival of the Evolution Lesson Plan
IN THIS ARTICLE The majority of biology teachers are reluctant to teach evolution, found two political scientists after studying U.S. public school biology instructors. Additionally, creationism is given at least an hour of class time and put in a positive light by 13 percent of the nation’s biology teachers.
Jesus Christ the Superhero, Cowboys, and the Bible Unite
If you are a porn-star, there is a Bible for you. If you are a cowboy, there is a Bible for you. If you are looking for style, then there is a Bible-purse hybrid for you.
When Ignorance isn’t Bliss: America’s Lack of Religious Knowledge Stirs a Debate
The average American doesn’t know basic facts about world religion, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. America’s lack of religious knowledge has led many to question whether world religions should be taught as objective, academic inquiries in public schools. According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), Americans were able to correctly answer 50 … Read more
Growing Number of Americans Believe Obama is Muslim
A growing number of Americans believe that President Barack Obama is a Muslim. A new survey found that nearly one-in-five Americans say the president is a Muslim, up from 11 percent in March 2009.
When Drug Cartels Silence the Press, Social Media Tells the Story
In Mexico, the deadliest country for journalists this year, many news outlets have stopped reporting on crime, drug trafficking, and government corruption out of fear of the drug cartels. As the news became increasingly censored, many citizens turned to social media as a way to inform the public.
‘Mancession’ Brings New Majority to the Workforce: Women
“Mancession” is the new nickname being thrown around for the recession that began in 2007. The nickname stems from the victims of job loss in the recession: mostly men. This year, for the first time in American history, women make up a majority of the workforce in highly paid managerial and professional positions, holding down the fields at 51.4 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At the same time that blue-collar jobs historically done by men are becoming hard to find, higher education is being dominated by women. This is giving way to a new dynamic in the white-collar workforce.
Pretty in Pink and Corruption
To many women with breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about the evils of pink.
How Do You Take Your Café?
Café Magazine sent a couple staff members to Bonnaroo this year to catch all of the music and color. I got to compile (from my cubicle, oh yes) videos from their interviews, video, and photographs.
A Bridge Between Two Legal Cultures
Dealing with international law does not always lead to smooth sailing. Cultural barriers can only make things even more sticky. But, the opportunities for an enterprising young lawyer in this field are many. As a senior associate at global law firm Mayer Brown, Georgina Fabian understood this quite well. She saw a continuous growth in … Read more
Nortec Collective at Bonnaroo 2010
Café Magazine sent a couple staff members to Bonnaroo this year to catch all of the music and color. I got to compile (from my cubicle, oh yes) videos from their interviews, video, and photographs.
Chicago Enters the World Cup Experience
BY ARIANNA HERMOSILLO AND RACHEL METEA, PHOTOS BY GRIZEL PRECIADO The streets of Chicago were bursting at the seams last Friday to celebrate the beginning of one tournament and the end of another. Diehard Blackhawks fans waiting for the victory parade stopped to catch a glimpse of another major sport moment – a face-off between … Read more
