Sunday, November 7, 2010

WELCOME

This video is a quick introduction to the FALL 2010 entries (under October and November).

--Lydia Saravia




Our Loss to CPS

"Our Loss to CPS" by NguyenT

My video is about CPS teachers losing their jobs. It shows how students are affected by it also. It explains what affects teachers and students.


Walking in the Shoes

"Walking in the Shoes" by Justyna Klimecka

My video shortly explains why it is that teen join their neighborhood gangs. The video includes information from two past gang members, explaining their choices. And in the video there is also a tiny bit of information from a newspaper article.

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Chicago and Violence

"Chicago and Violence" by Khai Van

Chicago is a pretty dangerous place to live in. There is always headlines about a crime or death. But the city officials has made it safer to live in.

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Chicago and Segregation: Little Italy and Greektown

"Chicago and Segregation: Little Italy and Greektown" by Alyssa Hickstein

This video tells you that there is more to Chicago than Michigan Ave and Navy Pier. It shows the argument of these ethnic enclaves, and that they really are not as bad as everyone perceives them to be. The video also shows pictures of some of the well-known restaurants/buildings in Little Italy and Greektown.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Chicago, Violence and The Burbs

"Chicago, Violence and the Burbs" by Tyler Leninger

My video has to do with how violence from Chicago in the form of gangs, homicides, etc, finds their way into the near west suburbs. The film especially focuses on violence and the suburb of Forest Park.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Public Schools

"Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Public Schools" by Lauren Green

This is a video compairing University of Illinois at Chicago and US Cellular Field. I want people to see the differences between these two buildings and their surroundings and how much money goes into one and not the other. I'm proving the point that people's priorities of social class are out of order.


Violence on Hermitage Street

"Violence on Hermitage Street" by Kevin Berk

Violence occurs every day in Chicago, particularly in Bucktown. Three friends move to the city unaware of the violence in their new town. They have to adjust fast or something fatal could happen.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Chicago and its Social Class

"Chicago and its Social Class" by Molly Pennino

This video portrays two different neighborhoods in Chicago. The areas contrast each other based on how much income the residents have to give back to their neighborhoods to improve the way they look. The video will show many differences between the two neighborhoods.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Chicago and Architecture

"Chicago and Architecture" by Jessie Ebert

This video is showing how architecture as art is overlooked by our fast-paced society. When people think of architecture of Chicago, they think of the Sears Tower and Millenium Park, but that is not the heart of Chicago architecture. It is the older lesser-known architecture that is the base and inspiration for the new, and this needs to be recognized.


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Chicago and Diversity

"Chicago and Diversity" by Devin Jastrowski

A short video showing how immigrants of all types have made the city of Chicago what it is today. The video displays the culture that immigrants have brought with them to make this city culturally diverse.


Chicago and Education

"Chicago and Education" by Samara Toney

This is the video showing the corruptness of the Chicago Public Schools. It also asks and possibly answers who is to blame for it.


Chicago's Public Art

"Chicago's Public Art" by Jacob Waas

This video is about Chicago's public art. It focuses on three public art works and how they are viewed by the public. Furthermore, the video argues how and why the public art is being taken for granted.


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Gentrification: Humboldt Park

"Gentrification: Humboldt Park" by Julissa A. Santos

A neighborhood known for its Hispanic background. Culture that streams from California Avenue to Kedzie, displayed by its puertorriquen attributes. Gentrification has struck, Humboldt is changing in a fast pace. The projects down condominiums up.


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Graffiti Art of Chicago

"The Graffiti Art of Chicago" by Devin Laschinski

This video shows that graffiti is one of Chicago arts. It is not any different than painting on walls. Shows a ton of cool graffiti writings on different places.

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Chicago: Social Class Equality

"Chicago: Social Class Equality" by Kerzie On Chong

This video is about how the social class system has affect the people in Chicago. Due to the fact that Chicago resolves around money, people are being limited their human rights. I am proposing that the money has impacted on the social class negatively by limiting job opportunities, children's education, and health.


Chicago and Violence--English Visual Project

"Chicago and Violence--English Visual Project" by M, Le

This video is about violence in Chicago. It shows the differences of neighborhoods and why children are affected by violence.


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Graffiti in Chicago

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"Graffiti in Chicago" by Yasmeen Akashe

Chicago is a city full of art almost anywhere you go. Graffiti is a common form of art that the public fails recognize and appreciate. This video will show why it's important to respect graffiti as art and the artists who create it.

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Chicago and the Arts

"Chicago and the Arts" by Paul Bianchi

My visual essay presents how Chicago's public art displays Chicago's culture. It tells the viewer what each piece of public art means in relation to Chicago's culture.


The Culture of Chicago

"The Culture of Chicago" by Patrick G.

Chicago is a very diverse city. Each neighborhood is unique and one of a kind. In here I explore two neighborhoods and focus on contributions that make it stand out, from the past generations and current generations of immigrants that helped that certain neighborhood.

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Chicago and Immigration: A Growing Dependence

"Chicago and Immigration: A Growing Dependence" by Therese Quijano

A walk through Chicago's neighborhoods by showing how Chicagoans have growing dependence on immigrants. These neighborhoods have brought cultural identity in Chicago. This video will show how Chicagoans are conitnually depending on immigrants economically.


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Chicago: The City of Immigrants

"Chicago: The City of Immigrants" by Pranjali Desai

Chicago is known for its skyline and major locations. It is also known for it popular ethnic neighborhoods. How did thse come about? This video explains the importance of immigrants in Chicago and its economy.


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Kpop in Chicago

"Kpop in Chicago" by Myung Kwak

Kpop is getting popular worldwide, even in Chicago. There are many Korean fans, but there are many international Kpop fans in Chicago. However, I feel that Chicago is not gettting enough Kpop concerts to please the Kpop fans.

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Affects of a Little Village

"Affects of a Little Village" by Jamie Juarez

The video showcases how Mexican immigration has affected Chicago and left a long standing impression in the city. It specifically focuses on Little Village and demonstrates how Chicago is a better city because of Mexican Immigration.

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Chicago and Education

"Chicago and Education" by Janelle Samuels

The Chicago Public School System is constantly in the spotlight for its uneven distribution of school funding. Those who have any connection to CPS, will now realize that this is a problem that will not be fixed unless someone does soemthing about it.


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Youth Violence in Chicago

"Youth Violence in Chicago" by Joseph Herzer

This video is about the youth violence that occurs in Chicago. The video also provides the youth with alternatives as well as points out some of the benefits for our society if we can minimize violence.


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Chicago Public Schools Fail to Pass

"Chicago Public Schools Fail to Pass" by Kevin Kim

My video is about how most of Chicago Public Schools are failing or on probation. My first school is Budlong elementary which is rated 4 out 10. My next school is Jamieson which is 7 out of 10. I wanted to show some schools in Chicago are not doing well. CPS is losing students to schools in suburb. CPS is having hard time to recover.


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Chicago Violence

"Chicago Violence" by Charles Maniago

Basically, my work shows the effects of gang graffiti towards neighborhoods. Although it seems harmless, it really affects thousands of lives in a daily basis. Gang graffiti is a threat to society.



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Middle Class Jobs

"Middle Class Jobs" by Ryan Falasz

My video shows Chicago as a city and how some middle class jobs effect Chicago. And that if the city doesn't step in to help the middle class jobs from being hurt by the economy the most it could have a negative impact on the city.


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Gallery 400

"Gallery 400" by Hetzet Costilla

The purpose of this video is to show the possible flaws that Gallery 400 has regarding attracting new visitors. Such flaws include promotion of Gallery 400, the location, and the way exhibitions are exposed.


Chicago and Immigration: "Devon Avenue"

"Chicago and Immigration: "Devon Avenue" by Odmaa Grammenos

This video shows an argument that Devon Avenue, which has been a port of entry for many immigrants is not just an Indian based community but is an ethnically diverse immigrant community.


University of Illinois-Chicago Arts

"University of Illinois-Chicago Arts" by Alan Reifer

The video is a visual essay that explains how UIC lacks art. It is a comparison between UIC's campus and Downtown Chicago.

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Land of Possibility

"Land of Possibility" by Aurelian Craciun.

Chicago is a wonderful city that is full of hard working immigrants. Immigrants come to Chicago in search of a better future for themselves and their families and in the process they are making a better country.


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Chicago and Violence

"Chicago and Violence" by Tiffany Eng

Chicago is a big city and many forget about the bad side. Violence occurs everywhere. Chicago schools lack the awareness of Chicago violence. Take a look to see what Chicago schools lack and should do.

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Education and Income Controlled by Immigration Status

"Education and Income Controlled by Immigration Status" by Noely Alicea

Chicago, as well as the entire nation, deals with the controversial issue of immigration daily. Immigrant students are being taken away their right to education after high school due to their status of immigration. They are being discriminated, yet it cannot be determined from their exterior if a student is documented or undocumented. The UIC campus is a great example of the diversity of the city and its students.


Chicago and Online Learning

"Chicago and Online Learning" by Andy Von Bergen

This is a video which shows that the Chicago Public Schools and University of Illinois at Chicago are facing budget deficits. It argues that the budget deficit can be fixed by using online educational programs. Online programs are cheap, flexible, and good quality.

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Monday, March 8, 2010

A Little Taste of Italy

"A Little Taste of Italy" by Michael Schoolcraft.

This visual essay will take you on a tour of Little Italy so you can get a taste of how Italians live just by watching this essay.

Friday, March 5, 2010

The City of Haven: Evanston

"The City of Haven: Evanston" by Juvaria Shamsuddin

This is a short clip about the lost and hidden found in Evanston. The lost is the "Old Ridge" which was used by the indians and travelers. The Hidden are these beautiful religious scriptures, such as the Quran, that are held in the Northwestern University Liibrary.

Park Ridge: Suburb in Chicago

"Park Ridge: Suburb in Chicago" by Sadia Younus

Maine East High School looks like a typical school in Park Ridge, but inside Maine East one can find a hidden mosiacs in the old poor and lost classroom floors in the Maine East Tower.

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The Bagel Project Film

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"The Bagel Project Film" by Marina Koval

A film portraying Chicago as a society where change is transforming streets throughout Chicago-land area. This change iis portrayed through a Jewish community, that is located in West Rogers Park. Most importantly, this film reminds people that change is part of life and through the process, we must not loose our identity.

West Loop in Chicago

"West Loop in Chicago" by Louis Rivera

This is a visual essay about the West Loop and the changes that it's gone through. The buildings in the West Loop reflect how the culture of the neighborhood has grown and developed and these changes are also reflected in the culture of Chicago.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Navy Pier and Chicago

"Navy Pier and Chicago" by Liz Swenk

A brief over view of Navy Pier Past and Present and the way it shapes the views on Chicago.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Ancient Awareness

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"Ancient Awareness" by Andrew Fernitz

The visual essay Ancient Awareness was put together in effort to tie in the oldest form of Hispanic culture with the modern. This essay is intended to present unique historical facts about ancient hispanic cultures that isn't normally addressed n common literature. The attitude towards the beliefs of this old culture are not always positive. Maybe some of the major issues we have currently on the globe could be helped with a different perspective. Pilsen , as a neighborhood, is an excellent example of a modern urban hispanic culture that cannot access their own ancient culture die to modern environmental restrictions.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Lost and Hidden of Chicago Neighborhood--Korea Town--

"Lost and Hidden of Chicago Neighborhood--Korea Town--" by Iseul Cathy Shin

This clip shows lost and hidden of one of the neighborhoods in Chicago. This place is called Korea Town Neighborhood, and yet there are few Koreans left. We should show those Koreans that we care about them.

Lost and Hidden in Humboldt Park

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"Lost and Hidden in Humboldt Park" by Kimberly Villaronga

Humboldt Park Hidden will open your eyes to one of Chicago's most beautiful and exciting landmark. It's hidden will unveil one of America's most tragic event. You will be shocked at what you will find out about this neighborhood.

The Forgotten Polish Village--Jackowo

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"The Forgotten Polish Village--Jackowo" by Natalia J.

This video shows how polish people abandoned "Jackowo," which was a cradle of polish culture n America. No one took care of it, and time took over...

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Pullman Neighborhood: History on the South Side

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"Pullman Neighborhood: History on the South Side" by "Smiley Boogie"

Pullman neighborhood is more than a hundred years old. By watching the video or by visiting it yourself, you will be able to see the hidden and lost aspects.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Uptown

"Uptown" by Nitasha

A unpopular neighborhood that is changing. However, it is changing what does not need to be changed.

Wrigleyville

"Wrigleyville" by Ryan Boss

Wrigleyville is a very historic neighborhood since the beginning the are has been makng it's marks in the history books. However, there is history that has been forgotten about, and history that just goes unnoticed on a daily basis. The hidden and lost history of the area serve as the foundation to this neighborhood.

Humboldt Park

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"Humboldt Park" by Patricia Benitez

A trip through Humboldt Park focusing on the great lost and hidden features of this neighborhood.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Chicago's Vibrant New Neighborhood: The South Loop

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"Chicago's Vibrant New Neighborhood: The South Loop" by Maria Straub

Chicago's South Loop has become one of the most attractive, peaceful, and renovated places to live in the Chicago area. Its hidden and lost places make this neighborhood a diamond in the rough.

Free Walking

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"Free Walking" by Rowell Apolinar

When people walk by, they don't notice on what has changed to allow them to walk freely. Businesses now on West Town used to be projects. To reveal history, you don't need a book--just look deeper. From then to now, places that was assumed dangerous is now safer.

Rogers Park

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"Rogers Park" by Emilio Rodriguez

Rogers Park a north region community. From its Native American roots to its diverse community today, Rogers Park is its own wonder.

A Closer Look at Chicago

"A Closer Look at Chicago" by Jelicia Austin

Hyde Park, a neighborhood located in Chicago, is a neighborhood that many are familiar with. Although people have an idea of what it looks like, what they don't know is it was a very popular neighborhood for a long time. Hyde Park has many historical buildings that still stands today, and its a neighborhood that most certainly is worth site seeing.

Monday, February 22, 2010

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Evanston: North Shore's Hidden and Lost

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"Evanston: North Shore's Hidden and Lost" by Pat Sawal

I created a visual essay on the town of Evanston. I have created a hidden and a lost that depicts Evanston which include Charles Dawes's house, old churches, and stores located in the heart of downtown Evanston.

Wicker Park Visual Essay

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"Wicker Park Visual Essay" by Andrew Perez

This visual essay is about the "lost" and "hidden" landmarks within the neighborhood Wicker Park. I will briefly talk about the "lost" Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and the "hidden" Al Capone house. Enjoy.

Full of Character

"Full of Character" by Claudia Aguilar

Basically, it will guide you through the Logan Square of today and then show what reveals of the lost site and the hidden site. Also at the end of the visual essay will show why should you come to Logan Square neighborhood.

Lincoln Park's Lost and Hidden

"Lincoln Park's Lost and Hidden" by Rain Yu

Lincoln Park is a well known neighborhood in Chicago. It used to be a Chicago City Cemetery. The lost is the Chicago City Cemetery. In the neighborhood, I found two hidden places. They are Ira Couch Tomb and Tombstone of David Kennison. Even though the cemetery is gone, the tomb of Ira family's and the tombstone of Kennisons's are in the park. Yet not many people know that Lincoln Park still have the tomb and tombstone inside the park right now.