J.B. Pritzker’s Recently Passed Minimum Wage Bill Raises Concerns
by Maci Killman Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker was able to get one of his first bills passed overwhelmingly earlier this year. The plan is to increase the Illinois minimum wage to $15 an hour but not until the year 2025. The current Illinois…
Vater Fite: a Woman Who Knew No Bounds
By Savannah Singletary It is never too late to find your passion. Vater Fite found hers at age 65. ‘Gran’ as her family called her, found her talents late in life but that didn’t stop her from having a fulfilled career. She lived to be 104 anyway. Born…
CUC Celebrates Black History Month
By Savannah Singletary As it is well known, February is Black History Month. This is a celebration observed in North America (in February), Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (in October). What began as a way to remember important historical…
Fiona, The Unofficial ‘Official’ Campus Dog
by Maci Killman A familiar furry face walks the paved paths at Concordia University Chicago (CUC). Almost 10 years old this May, Fiona has seen Concordia change with new buildings, faculty, and students with each passing year. The one thing that stays…
Inspiring Creativity in Art Club
By Karina Kosmala As most students are preoccupied with keeping up with their classes, some still find time to join clubs and activities on campus as further pursuing their interest in the arts. Art Club held its first meeting on Thursday, January 25th,…