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Universities in Chicago: Private vs. Public

Medihah Syed's "Universities in Chicago: Private vs. Public"

When it comes to higher education, students in Chicago take into account the whole learning experience. Whether a university is private or public changes people's decisions. So see what the real difference is.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfNVOYRo3Oo

Chicago and Immigration

Natalie Park's "Chicago and Immigration"

This video is about how Americans either are for or against the immigration. The immigrants are adapting to the new culture and keeping the traditions which shows that is a positive thing.

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My Life Within CPS

Sharon McKinney's "My Life Within CPS"

My Life Within CPS describes the affects of the CPS budget cuts within my high school, MIchele Clark. Michele Clark dealt with the loss of teachers, coaches, the IB program, sports and other programs. My video displays how Michele Clark was affected mental and physically as well as how they are overcoming the affects of all CPS cuts.

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Indian Immigrants in Chicago

Sachi Patel's "Indian Immigrants in Chicago"

Indian immigrants are not here to take over anything. They are just contributing to the city by using the Devon Ave. That's all!!

Chicago & Education

Nancy Wong's "Chicago & Education"

This video summarizes what mostly happened in the past few years in CPS.

Art and the City

Alex Murad's "Art and the City"

There is art all over the country and every major city. Chicago's art really stands out with it's diversity.

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Chicago and Education

Diana Vidal's "Chicago and Education"

Education surely has been perceived as an equalizer in America, yet it is hard to believe some children suffer from disadvantages in Chicago's school system. It can be concluded that Chicago's neighborhoods' needs affect the academic standing of a school, throughout my visual essay.

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Chicago Violence

Parth Patel's "Chicago Violence"

Chicago is a great place to live, if you live in the right parts. Chicago is known for it violence and bad neighborhoods.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txiJgRfhJqQ

Chicago and Immigration

Lixiu's "Chicago and Immigration"

This video shows how immigrants benefit the society. It also shows the issues which are facing by immigrants. Even though immigrants benefit our community a lot and make our city more beauty, they have to face issues that non-immigrants do not need to face.

Taste and Chicago

Chris Horner's "Taste and Chicago"

This journey provides a birdseye view of organic food and local organizations which are promoting it in our community.

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Where have all the students gone?

Colleen Coleman's "Where have all the students gone?"

The lack of enrollment and teacher quality has greatly affected Chicago public preschools, forcing parents to look elsewhere. Many parents are willing to pay hundreds of dollars in order for their children to obtain a great educational basis. Throughout the video essay, I will further explain with great detail what has caused this outcome as well as how it occured.

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Student's Debts Rising Due to High State Tuition

Kristell Castro's "Student's Debts Rising Due to High State Tuition"

My visual essay talks about how the debts of the students rises because they high tuition and fees here at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Thus, UIC should lower down the cost by cutting down their budget and getting rid of all the unnecessary expenses they have.

Little Italy, is it a place of the past?

Lashay Burns's "Little Italy, is it a place of the past?"

This visual essay captures Little Italy as it is today and analysis the changes. Little Italy has lost a lot of Italian culture and I explore the details.

How People of Different Social Classes Interact in the City of Chicago

Richelle Bernard's "How People of Different Social Classes Interacts in the City of Chicago"

This is a video about how the social classes are in the downtown areas of Chicago. People will be well informed on the locations of where these people of different social classes are seen. This will broaden viewer's minds on the truth and importance of social class.

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Chicago and Social Class

Courtney Heeley's "Chicago and Social Class"

To get a closer look at the social class of Millenium Park versus Grant Park take a look at this blog. This is a visual essay that will show you some great aspects of the two parks. If you haven't already visited the area maybe this will inspire you to take a trip. Enjoy!

Education in the 21st Century

Manylen's "Education in the 21st Century"

College students do not take their education seriously because of the influence from social networking. The goal of this visual essay is to let students aware of how much time they should spend on social networking and study time.

Chicago and Education

So Jung (Sue) Lee's "Chicago and Art"

My video is accompanied with hidden art in everywhere. We miss every piece of beautiful art on our way, because we are too busy to do our works. However, if you look at outside or anywhere, then hidden art is waiting for you.

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Chicago Social Class and Education

Janet Xue's "Chicago Social Class and Education"

My visual essay is about my experience and memorable memories at my former highschool. The main message of the presentation is to tell parents that an average school like Kelly provide their best ability to help their students.


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CPS Education & Fundamentals

A. Paz's "CPS Education & Fundamentals"

Chicago Public Schools do not focus enough on the fundamentals behind the materials they teach students. This can leave students lagging behind as they progress through high school and higher education institutes.

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Chicago and Arts (Chicago and Buildings)

Paul Han's "Chicago and Arts (Chicago and Buildings)"

I try to reach the point of a relationship between Chicago downtown buildings and nature. It is like our industry is ruining the nature and how can we prevent that.

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Heritage Culture vs. Diverse Culture

Xi Chen's "Heritage Culture vs. Diverse Culture"

My project is argue about that how are immigrants adapt into the diverse culture in order to have a better life in Chicago. Therefore, immigrants are adapting in language, customs, social life and food etc in Chicago.

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Hidden Beauty of Chicago and Art of Architecture

Yie Lee (YeJi)'s "Hidden Beauty of Chicago and Art of Architecture"

This video is about touring places of beautiful architectures that unexpected by people. We should give them credit, otherwise they will forgotten by people.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t37hc6_nRDI

Chicago and Immigration: No Segregation

Cindy San's "Chicago and Immigration: No Segregation"

Chicago is a diverse city, which is scattered with immigrants from all over the world. After immigrating to Chicago, immigrants tend to stay in a neighborhood that is populated with their own race because they want to comfort. They are segregating people from other cultures. They are very welcoming people from other cultures to come to their neighborhoods.

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Chicago and Immigration: Feeling Home

David Maya's "Chicago and Immigration: Feeling Home"

Chicago, one of the most diverse cities in the United States, has become "home" to a large number of immigrants from all around the world. Different cultures, languages and customs make of Chicago such a unique city that for many of us it would be hard to imagine a city without immigrants.

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If It's Graffiti, It's Art

Madison Elle Meruvia's "If It's Graffiti, It's Art"

My blog is about all graffiti being art. No matter size, style, color or structure it is art. Some artists took the time to plan out how, what, and where they are going to write their piece. I would call it "masterpieces of the city."

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Chicago and the Arts

Evelyne Sevilla's "Chicago and the Arts"

There are a lot of art that is found in downtown Chicago and also art from the north and south side. Be open minded about the idea of graffiti and the art found in the city.

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Chicago and Arts

Nhi Phan's "Chicago and Arts"

This video is about Chicago and Arts. My argument is about whether tourists or Chicagoans should visit the Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing, or go downtown and contemplate Chicago's buildings.

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Violence Blows in Windy City

Freddy Cardenas's "Violence Blows in Windy City"

A compilation of statistics and studies on violence in the city of Chicago. The purpose of this project is to raise awareness and promote education as a way to help end violence in the city of Chicago.

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UIC--Chicago and Education

Rena Zhang's "UIC--Chicago and Education"

My video basically talks about what students in college do, and how students on campus have a lot more access to parties and such that can influence their motivation for school. Student that don't live on camus are further away from the distractions and the point is to whether or not dorm if given the choice.

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Finding Art in Chicago

Danyah Subei's "Finding Art in Chicago"

This visual essay introduces Chicago art in a different spectrum. It displays various forms of art around the city and hows the essence of their importance.

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Chicago and Immigration: Experiencing the Different Cultures

Damaris Moreno's "Chicago and Immigration: Experiencing the Different Cultures"

Chicago seems to be the most diverse city therefore, many people think of segregation. Segregation is made up by diferent cultures and different cultures means immigration. The main issue would be if immigration is good or bad for Chicago?

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Street Violence of Chicago

Jeff Aranas's "Street Violence of Chicago"

There are street violence that occurs all over Chicago the best way to handle that is to avoid getting caught in between it.

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Untitled

Neel Patel's Untitled

In this video I am going to be discussing why do people choose to segregate themselves, and how this gives Chicago its unique personality.


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Chicago and Violence

Ronald's "Chicago and Violence"

Guns are great weapons to protect yourselves. If we use it wisely, it could benefit citizens. If we misused it, it will turn a person into a dangerous killing machine.

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Music in the Streets

Juan Gonzalez's "Music in the Streets"

Music is music no matter where it is located. Street performers can be seen all around Chicago; ranging from Michigan Avenue to Blue Line Platforms. These musicians should be appreciated and not overlooked. Like all workers, their work should not go unnoticed.

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SPRING 2011

All the posts from FEBRUARY 2011 are the projects from two sections of my ENGLISH 160-- 8am and 9:30am at the University of Illinois at Chicago. LS