The City Game: With Quick Start, DePaul Again Chasing Demons of Past Success
In 2015, Oliver Purnell led DePaul to a 5-2 start in Big East conference play. The Blue Demons lost 10 of their next 11 games that year to finish 6-12, […]
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Trash or Not Trash: Suicide is NOT Painless
Communication isn’t a one-way street. The message a communicator sends to a receiver is affected by the communicator, the receiver, the way the message is sent, and the ecology surrounding the communication.
The City Game: Homecoming Kings Taylor, Peevy Elicit Cheers Back In Chicago
Last week didn’t provide quite the homecoming Morgan Taylor would’ve wanted if he had his say, but he was still happy to be back in Chicago. Taylor, a 2018 Marist […]
The City Game: Local Stars, Rivalries Shine Bright at Chicago Elite Classic
Upon first glance at the schedule for the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic, one might’ve asked whether the “elite” adjective was fitting for the city. Sure, state powerhouses Whitney Young and […]
The City Game: New Venue, Fresh Talents Headline Chicago Elite Classic
The 2018 Chicago Elite Classic tips off tonight and for the first time in the tournament’s history, it will be played at Wintrust Arena in the South Loop
Patience and Perseverance: A Letter of Appreciation To Chicago Legend D-Rose
This achievement not only shows that you still can play at an elite level, Derrick, but highlights the important lesson of perseverance and patience for all, a life lesson that has always spoke to me from throughout my childhood through my schooling and as I endeavor on my young sports journalistic career.
Trash or Not Trash: A Tale of Two Chicagoans
It was coincidental that Kanye West’s tweet about “being used” came in the hours before the surprising and emotional 50-point game from Derrick Rose, but the dichotomy of the two situations can’t be ignored, especially in Chicago.
In The Scope: Jabari Parker’s FA List Proved Coming Home Was His Best Option
It would seem that the Bulls wound up offering Parker the most of what he’d like to have in his second NBA stop but there was a lot to tempt him in his other options.
Bulls: Jabari Parker Highlights Community Service at Chicago Ideas Event
Belief regarding whether this native of Chicago could be a significant building block in the Bulls’ rebuild often shifts from one game to another. One thing that will never change is Parker’s support and love for the community that bred him.
In The Scope: LeBron Has Set Example Kanye Should Follow, Not Critique
Just because you may leave your hometown, does not mean you can’t consistently give back and make a big impact within that community. James left home, but has always taken care of his. ‘Ye left and we haven’t heard from him until now
