Sexual Misconduct Investigation Process Draws Criticism
A female Loyola student accused two male students in separate incidents of alleged sexual misconduct on campus. While the case was closed without a resolution, the woman and accused men all concluded Loyola’s process for handling allegations had faults, which made an already stressful situation worse.
STDs On The Rise
The Future of Chicago Beach Conservation May Be in Trouble
More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, which is the highest cumulative number on record. A chunk of those numbers come from Chicago.
The future upkeep of the beaches could be in jeopardy. President Donald J. Trump’s budget outline, announced March 16, eliminates the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative as part of a $2.6 billion budget cut to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Breaking Down To Build Back Up
From an early age, Loyola professor Matt Bodett knew he would be an artist, even skipping high school classes just to draw all day. Art was his escape then. It later would become his salvation when a mental disorder led to a breakdown that turned his world inside out and had him questioning his very existence.
Loyola Fans Keep Pride in the Ramblers Despite Final Four Loss
Advocate's Annual Drag Show Is Anything But Boring
The Loyola men’s basketball team fell short against the University of Michigan 57-69 in the NCAA Tournament Final Four March 31. Despite the loss, Rambler fans were still loud and proud of the team as the game ended.
Advocate is Loyola’s official student organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students, and it provides a community where members discuss sexuality, gender and social justice issues. Every year, the student group organizes and sponsors the Drag Show, in which Loyola students perform as their alter egos.
Chicago's Homelessness Stretches From The Streets To Jail
Of the more than 80,000 people homeless on the streets of Chicago, most are either mentally
ill, people of color or military veterans, and worried advocates are warning that recent cuts in
services are putting nearly all of them at further risk.
Tattoo Exhibit Leaves Its Mark on Chicago
The “Tattoo” exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History showcases tattoos as pieces of history and explores the traditions behind tattooing.