Like waves, nothing ever departs from its source
By Stevenson Valentor Chameleon Staff Writer Speaking is the vocal manifestation of ideas and feelings old and new. Many of our ideas remain unspoken, though we may express them wordlessly through emotion or facial expression. Emotions and facial cues are just subtle expressions that words could have communicated. But when words are spoken, they may sit around in the air, around in the listeners’ own thoughts. White caps are the manifestations we know as waves in the water; they come from the wind blowing water to the point where the water curls over itself. Not more »
Greenola empowers women through fashion
By Sarah McBride Chameleon Staff Writer The Greenola Style launch party was held in the Damen Student Center on April 16. The brand partnered with Phi Sigma Sigma sorority to launch their spring and summer 2013 collection titled “Kazmik Voyage.” At the event, attendees could shop the collection of apparel and accessories, pick up swag bags, and learn more about the brand’s charity work. Greenola is a Chicago-based fashion line that works to empower women in Uganda and Bolivia. All of the designs are handmade in these countries out of sustainable and traditional materials, and more »
Spring shoppers seek sustainable style
By Sarah McBride Chameleon Staff Writer When seeking out some new pieces for the spring season, many of us will opt to look for some pieces that keep with the green movement trend. Didn’t think social movements would affect your clothes? Think again. Even major stores, including H&M, are now offering sustainable apparel for the eco-conscious. So, it’s now possible to shop and save the world at the same time. That’s what I call multitasking. Sustainable brand Greenola offers shoppers a way to shop for conscious apparel and accessories while making a difference in peoples’ more »
MULTIMEDIA: Chicago Pedway Photo Essay
By Lauren Cutshall Chameleon Staff Writer Check out this photo gallery of photos from the Chicago underground pedestrian walkway, otherwise known as the Pedway. The Pedway lies in the heart of the city and is used by tens of thousands of pedestrians each day. To contact Lauren, email her at lcutshall@luc.edu. All photos © Lauren Cutshall
To the student: you’re here to live
By Stevenson Valentor Chameleon Staff Writer I did not do it as the professor pleased. She asked for four to five peer-reviewed sources on this paper, and I have one. My paper is a great analysis, though; as it’s much better thought out than the Frankenstein papers I usually write. But I didn’t follow her guidelines. I didn’t do what she asked. And so my grade will suffer, just like she said. I clearly didn’t allot myself enough time. I should have been in the writing center way earlier than three days before more »






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