Minorities experience more pressure in educational environments, during COVID-19 pandemic

Lais Campos • November 11, 2021

Even with the introduction of vaccinations, the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have far-reaching health and economic consequences for the American public, including students, according to Pew Research Center. Minorities’ experiences, however, differentiate from the rest of the population when it comes to the pandemic.

Marvel begins phase four, diversifying in villain development

Josiah Anderson • October 18, 2021

Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) started in 2008 with the first “Iron Man” movie, taking the box office by storm and not letting up, even through 2021. The journey was long, moving from cinema screen, to home TV as the MCU migrated from phase one to phase four of content production. Up until the fourth phase, villains in the MCU had been highly one dimensional and incredibly stereotypical, with a few key exceptions. But with the introduction of Marvel TV shows came increasingly complex villains, ranging from prior heroes to groups of average people fighting for what they believe to be right. The myriad of villains ultimately contributes to a far more diverse plot and creates characters which capture the hearts and minds of the viewers.

Bruin bear had a great fall

Devin Hall • November 2, 2020

In the first Bruin Bear comic of the school year, Barnky enjoys the fall season with their partner by carving pumpkins, watching movies, and spending time outdoors. Just because covid has made it harder...

Food delivery programs service affected groups

Sarah Ding • April 13, 2020

Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch won’t have access to cafeteria meals for the rest of the school year. The CPS Nutrition Services and Transportation Departments have combatted this issue by providing breakfast and lunch to students through the CPS Grab-and-Go Meal Service, which began March 30.

Homies and Homicide: Episode 17 “Signs Your Child Might Be A Serial Killer”

Rachel Stevens • January 31, 2020

We changed the name, so welcome back to Homies and Homicide hosted by your favorites: Rachel Stevens, Devin Hall and Lorelei Dohm. In this episode we dive into the warning signs of a serial killer and ramble about our own theories.

Homies and Homicide: Episode 16 “Without a Trace”

Devin Hall • January 31, 2020

In this episode the of previously entitled podcast Dinner and a Murder (now Homies and Homicide), hosts Devin Hall, Lorelei Dohm, and Rachel Stevens discuss the not so well known but horrifying murders and kidnappings committed by Larry DeWayne Hall.

Dinner and a Murder: Episode 15 “The Killer Clown”

Lorelei Dohm • January 29, 2020

In this episode of Dinner and a Murder, Lorelei and Devin discuss the disturbing life of John Gacy, who is popularly referred to as the "Killer Clown". 

Dinner and a Murder: Episode 14 “Dahm and Dahmer”

Rachel Stevens • January 22, 2020

In this episode Rachel explores the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, a torturous serial killer. His origins frequently fascinate people, and his style of murder disturbs them. 

Dinner and a Murder: Episode 13 “Young and Hungry (for blood)”

Devin Hall • January 22, 2020

In this episode of Dinner and a Murder, hosts discuss the lesser know murder of two young boys by the hands of 11 year old killer, Mary Bell.

on the Oscars

Maddie Orr • January 20, 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 9, 2020 and as nominations hit the Internet on Jan. 13, controversy and excitement overtook social media. The New York Times called the event “a showdown between old and new Hollywood,” and Adam Sandler tweeted his contempt for an Oscars snub for “Uncut Gems.”

Dinner and a Murder: Episode 12 “Mother Dearest”

Lorelei Dohm • January 15, 2020

In this episode of "Dinner and a Murder," Lorelei, Devin and Rachel discuss the case of Andrea Yates and her children. Listen to find out how the valedictorian and captain of the swim team turned into a cold-blooded killer.

Dinner and a Murder: Episode 11 “The Black Dahlia”

Lorelei Dohm • December 31, 2019

In this episode of Dinner and a Murder, Lorelei and Devin discuss the murder of Elizabeth Short, otherwise known as the Black Dahlia.