Bedfellows: A modern checklist for finding a roommate
By Nicholas Moutvic Chameleon Staff Writer Mertz hurts, we all know it. Don’t bother hurting it back, it’s not worth the wasted energy. Instead go out and find yourself that lucky boy or girl you will think is God’s gift to the world for the next three beautifully blissful weeks unaware of the absolute ignorance that plagues them and the absence of even a glimmer of self awareness that seems to radiate from that empty skull. Using my foolproof checklist, you will find the ideal, lack luster comrade with a list a mile long of hidden traits more »
SUNDAY TRAVELER: Silence and Advent Peace
By Megan Niedringhaus Chameleon Religion Blogger Silence. Something that, as Chicagoans, we probably aren’t used to. How many of us have headphones in while we walk to class, ride the el, or even just sit in a coffee shop? I love the city, but sometimes it’s almost impossible to find time and places to just have quiet. As a Catholic, I grew up with a misunderstanding that silence wasn’t an essential part of prayer. If you’ve ever been to a Catholic Mass, have you noticed how little silence there actually is? Believe me, I’m not hating on the more »
PANEL REVIEW: Looking Under the Sexuality and Spirituality Microscopes
By Andrew Kletzien Copy Editor Recently Loyola hosted a panel of five speakers who came to address attendees about religion and the LGBTQIA community. Included were two representatives of Judaism, two representatives of Christianity (one Catholic and one Protestant), and one representative of Islam. The Catholic representative, a Catholic graduate student here at Loyola, started off by pointing out that alternative readings are not helpful in interpreting the Bible from a queer perspective. Bravo. We will get nowhere by pretending that the passages aren’t there, that it doesn’t say what it actually says. There are plenty more »
CREATIVE WRITING CATHARIS: “Slither”
By Barbara Crowley Chameleon Creative Writing Blogger You slither in the shadows of my mind Leaving a thick slime that stains my memories Your foul stench never leaving my flesh I can’t even cut it out And I’ve tried Tried slicing open my veins and pouring out the blood that you’ve spoiled But it’s all spoiled Like a thick rancid milk left out in the sun, my blood turns to lumps near my heart when I think of you… Of you slithering on top of me Like the serpent cursed more »
FRIDAY FASHION SPECTRUM: The Best Time to Wear an Ugly Sweater is Christmastime
By Ericka Reyes Chameleon Fashion Blogger The holiday season brings with it cherished traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, baking cookies, and of course ugly sweaters. Every year you receive that invitation to an ugly sweater party and chances are you have a perfectly cringe worthy knit in the back of your closet for the occasion. These parties seem to be the only occasions when you can wear jingle bells and red nosed reindeers without shame. Any other time and it would be a fashion faux pas, right? Wrong. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, more »
OPINION: Assault on a friendly weapon
By Barbara Crowley Chameleon Staff Writer [EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of the persons quoted in this article chose to remain anonymous or to use a pseudonym for privacy reasons. The views and opinions expressed in this particular piece do not reflect those of the LUChameleon editorial staff, or Loyola University Chicago.] Do you “charm the cobra,” “clean your rifle,” “crown the king,” “shake hands with Abe Lincoln,” or “walk the dog”? Perhaps you “go mining,” “grope the grotto,” “hitchhike to heaven,” “squeeze the peach,” or “surf the channel.” Whether you “jack or jill off” in your spare time, you more »
A Preview of the Republican Underdogs
By Andy Gonzalez Chameleon Staff Writer Chances are that you’ve either seen them or heard about them before. I like to call them the Seven Dwarfs, but formally they are known as the 2012 Republican Presidential candidates. These “Seven Dwarfs” include: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, and (until last Saturday) Herman Cain. I don’t consider Texas Congressman Ron Paul one of the dwarfs. I left out three candidates: Gary Johnson, Buddy Roemer, and Fred Karger. These are Republican candidates who have been excluded from all or most more »
FRIDAY FASHION SPECTRUM: The Decade Fashion Tip
By Hannah Lutz Chameleon Fashion Blogger Each third Friday, I will come to you with a decade fashion tip. Here’s a classic look for winter and the upcoming holidays. This look never goes out of style. The outfit resembles fashion of the 1930s with a hint of the 40s, but the wedge heels and lacy top give it a modern touch. Each piece can be worn in a different combination- I only bought the top and skirt together. But, I can wear the top with jeans, and the skirt looks great with a black tank more »
SUNDAY TRAVELER: Welcoming the New Translation of the Roman Missal
By Derrick Witherington Chameleon Religion Blogger One week ago on Sunday, November 27, Roman Catholics around the United States began using a new translation of the prayers used at the celebration of the Mass. At Loyola’s Madonna della Strada Chapel, we have been preparing for this transition since August by singing the new versions of the Gloria, Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy), and Mystery of Faith at our Sunday Liturgies. In the few weeks immediately prior to the changes, our Director of Music Steven Betancourt spoke to the congregation before the start of the Mass to remind them more »
FRIDAY FASHION SPECTRUM: Outfit of the Week
By Anna Kebe Chameleon Fashion Blogger This outfit was quickly thrown together one night before going out on-the-town with the girls. I wanted to focus on the high-waisted, skinny jeans while at the same time having a sexy feel. The lace shirt was a dollar at a random thrift store in Colorado, which brought together the late-night atmosphere. I wore these heals to graduation and still love them because of all the straps, which create a dressy, yet casual feel. And, of course, thank you to the gorgeous Ellen Holcomb for modeling this outfit. Catch more »
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