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Web Watchers - September 7, 2010

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:02:05 -0400

By: Yvonne Strumecki

and nbsp; Tackling the World Wide Web a couple of sites at a time. ...

Bloom to serve as Fullbright Specialist in Colombia

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:58:26 -0400

By: Cassandra Clegg

Associate professor of educational leadership in the College of Education Leslie Bloom will be a Fulbright Specialist in Medellin, Colombia this fall working on social justice approaches to qualitative research. ...

Bucktown gallery features weather exhibit

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:55:10 -0400

By: Gregory Hess

The Jackson Junge Gallery is now presenting an exhibition of weather photography by David Mayhew titled 'Drama on the High Skies. and rdquo; ...

Farmers’ markets offer organic food through October

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:53:12 -0400

By: Cassandra Clegg

Fresh produce and affordable healthy alternatives available in farmers and #39; markets across the city. ...

Build-a-Bear event brings RU students together

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:50:34 -0400

Welcome Week event becoming favorite among students

Roosevelt University students had a chance to stuff their own 'huggable, lovable friend and rdquo; at the Build-A-Bear workshop held on Wednesday, Sept. 1. ...

Cabrera offers free concert during Welcome Week

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:48:51 -0400

Pop star performs at nearly-full Ganz Hall last Friday for Roosevelt students

In an intimate performance in Ganz Hall, pop star Ryan Cabrera put on a free concert on campus Friday, Sept. 3, as part of SPEED's Welcome Week for students. ...

Pilsen Fringe Festival showcases all genres

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:47:35 -0400

This past weekend the 2010 Chicago Fringe Festival in Pilsen featured 46 performance groups that were selected by lottery to perform their 45-60 minute uncensored shows included comedies, dramas, dance pieces, musicals, performance art, and some that c...

Green and White Night welcomes student-athletes

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:45:11 -0400

By: Kyle Garmes

More than 70 students greeted the seven teams that will lead the return of the university's intercollegiate athletics program this year at the second-ever Green and White Night last Thursday. ...

One Big Step

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:44:09 -0400

Cross country teams make history, usher in new athletic program at inaugural meet

Cross-country teams make school history. ...

Weis move by top cop

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:41:54 -0400

By: Kyle Garmes

Jodi Weis gets gangs’ attention with controversial summit

In brief, Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis has had plenty of lowlights since becoming superintendent in 2007. Allegedly fleeing a scene after gunshots were fired near a press conference he had just completed. Being the top guy when a 14-year-old some...

‘Pundits’ gain more influence than deserving journalists

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:40:06 -0400

On Aug. 28, Glenn Beck threw his Restoring Honor rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The rally occurred because Beck wanted to revitalize the American spirit. Beck did not seem worried about the event's immediate impact. On his show he said, 'I...

Food trucks growing in city

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:38:17 -0400

By: Gregory Hess

Food trucks are beginning to hit the street in growing numbers in Chicago, although not without a certain amount of hurdles still to clear. ...

Suicide prevention goal of new student organization

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:34:11 -0400

By: Shannon McFarland

With suicide as the second leading cause of death among college students, a new student organization at Roosevelt University is trying to raise awareness of how students can help prevent such tragedy. ...