“Pero yo ya no soy yo”

By David Kaner / May 24, 2013

When life abroad slows down, you're left to face the melancholy music of your thoughts.

Sunken treasure: a ship and a shoal off 49th Street

By David Kaner / February 21, 2013

Local underwater archeologist and alumnus leads charge to preserve Silver Spray and surrounding site.

Recognizing unfamiliar faces

By David Kaner / February 11, 2013

Grappling with personal weirdness reminds us that there really is no such thing as normal.

A course in crisis management

By David Kaner / October 11, 2012

The Core curriculum did not prepare me to face the prospect of death. Not in an obvious manner, anyway. Marx and Socrates were far from my mind in late September, when I came back home from abroad for just two days before flying to Chicago. Instead of focusing on the upcoming school year, all my...

Student health

By David Kaner / September 26, 2012

New and improved health care can't cure That Kids

Pot and prejudice

By David Kaner / May 25, 2012

Marijuana arrests pressure racial tensions and city budget.

Cooking with no reservations

By David Kaner / May 21, 2012

There are a bounty of reasons for U of C students to set aside time in their days to cook.

Crash course

By David Kaner / February 23, 2012

Couchsurfing can provide both guests and hosts with enriching, unexpected experiences.

Fight for your nights

By David Kaner / February 13, 2012

American work and school days are structured for the early risers—but night owls deserve their time too.

Halftime adjustments

By David Kaner / January 27, 2012

Midway through the academic year, take time to evaluate what’s gone right and what still needs work.

Turn off, tune out, log off

By David Kaner / January 9, 2012

Taking breaks from technology is key to finding time for real-world pleasures.

To do, or not to do?

By David Kaner / November 21, 2011

Students shouldn’t feel guilty about leaving items on their to-do lists unfinished.

Don’t be afraid of the park

By David Kaner / November 7, 2011

Hyde Park’s horror stories are as extensive and historic as its coffee shops.

Mistake river

By David Kaner / October 28, 2011

Cleaning the Chicago River is vital for reclaiming our great city status.

Paying a high price

By David Kaner / October 10, 2011

Chicago’s prosecution of drug offenders is inefficient and discriminatory

Riding on empty

By David Kaner / September 30, 2011

Bicycling is the perfect mode of transportation for Hyde Park

Judging a bookstore by its cover

By David Kaner / May 20, 2011

Small, independent bookshops have a better chance of survival than corporate chains.

Giving democracy a chance

By David Kaner / February 15, 2011

Democracy in the Middle East must be a top priority for the U.S.