Every year at this time, movie lovers across the country set their eyes on Hollywood, California. The Golden Globes aired Sunday, January 16th on NBC. James Cameron's "Avatar" took home the two top awards of the night for Best Motion Picture-Drama and Best Director.
Democratic congressional leaders are in talks to develop a new strategy to help finance their ambitious healthcare plan. This plan would apply Medicare payroll tax to capital gains, dividends and other forms of unearned income as well as wages. It could also help Medicare through its financial difficulties and place the new tax burden on mostly upper class Americans, leaving the middle class relatively untouched.
On Groundhog's Day, 2010, voters across Illinois will gather to cast their primary ballots for key Illinois offices. To earn the Republican gubernatorial candidacy, seven contenders have thrown their names into the ring. Notable among them are Hinsdale-based State Senator Kirk Dillard, Bloomington-based Senator Bill Brady, and media-savvy businessman Andy McKenna, who has gone to such lengths as incorporating Blagojevich-style wigs into his television ads.
These days, when you head out to the grocery store, it's likely that you'll see a bunch of products boasting "100% Organic" labels or "Fair trade". However, most people have no clue how to decipher those labels. What do they really mean? You're in luck with this handy little guide to eating green.
The University of St. Francis' (USF) Prolife group sponsored four students and one administrator on a trip to Washington, D.C. to lead in the "March for Life" on January 21 and 22. Students Mary George, John McGreal, Margaret Motto, and Marco Reyes were accompanied by Aaron Krumreich, Assistant Director of Ministry.
JOLIET, Ill. - Senior guards Anna Sears (Providence Catholic H.S./Mokena, IL) and Jacqie Storm (Sandburg H.S./Orland Park, IL) scored 27 and 22 points, respectively, to lead the streaking University of St. Francis women's basketball team to its 10th straight win with an 87-75 decision over league rival Robert Morris Tuesday night at the Recreation Center.
ELGIN, Ill -- The University of St. Francis won its second straight game with a 75-69 win over Indiana University South Bend last week. The Saints were led by Greg Leavell's (Farmington Hills, MI) double-double. His stellar performance earned him CCAC Men's Basketball Division I Player of the Week for the week ending January 31 The Saints were down by eight points with seven minutes remaining when they put together a 22-8 run to storm back and win the game.
Valentine's Day brings lots of baggage for men and woman. I mean think about it, really think about it. Questions are flying around everywhere. How much do you spend on a gift? Are diamonds too much? Is a card not enough? If we just started dating, do I really have to buy her something? It's one of the most confusing holidays of the year.
On Wednesday, the University of St. Francis' Marian Hall played host to the first of the "Healthy Body-Healthy Mind" series coordinated by Jim Kubalewski. "The Balancing Act," discussion led by Dr. Donald Maier of the Department of Business, dealt with assisting college students to find a balance amid the technologies, events, clubs, friends, and other demands on their time and energy.
Yes, it's that semester again when upperclassmen are overwhelmed, nervous and lazy when it comes to schoolwork and classes. It could be because the seniors are finally graduating, and just want college to be over. Waking up for class becomes one of the hardest goals you have to set for yourself the night before, homework is a struggle to get done and projects are put off till the absolute last moment.
In a year filled with changes and overwhelming uncertainty many found comfort in escaping for a few hours in a movie theater. Traveling though various worlds of fantasy found on the big screen is one of my favorite pastimes. Over the course of 2009, I went to see many movies.
Facebook has more than 350 million active users, and just a few weeks ago many had statuses that said nothing more than "black," "red," or even "none". All of these women, and a few good humored men, set their status after receiving an inbox message asking them to post the color of their bra to raise breast cancer awareness.