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‘It’s okay to talk about sex’: speaker answers questions about sex you’re afraid to ask
Nov 13

Nov 13 ‘It’s okay to talk about sex’: speaker answers questions about sex you’re afraid to ask

Geoffrey Billeter

Discussions like this fight the stigma around STIs and make talking about sexual health more of a second nature, hopefully prompting conversation between partners before sex, rather than after. By Geoffrey Billeter

Nov 12
Nov 12 Student Government raises $100 for scholarship

Antonio Garcia

Harold Washington’s Student Government Association has raised $100 for its first-ever scholarship, following a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings Oct. 16. By Antonio Garcia

Personal coming out stories shared on National Coming Out Day: ‘It all starts by coming out’
Nov 11

Nov 11 Personal coming out stories shared on National Coming Out Day: ‘It all starts by coming out’

Geoffrey Billeter

Continuing the work of generations before, students and faculty at Harold Washington shared their coming out experiences on October 11th, 2017.  By Geoffrey Billeter

Artists find community and connections at Harold Washington College
Nov 10

Nov 10 Artists find community and connections at Harold Washington College

Sabrina French

Harold Washington as a community college allows self-determined artists to work outside labels and gives them the opportunity to pursue their education at an affordable price. By Sabrina French

Acting student, direct thyself! Public shows coming up
Nov 9

Nov 9 Acting student, direct thyself! Public shows coming up

Matthew Casillas

The Theater Department puts on on three showcases each semester, this being the first, that show the work of the directing and acting classes. TBy Matthew Casillas

Animals are more than meat: lecturer looks at their uses in art
Nov 8

Nov 8 Animals are more than meat: lecturer looks at their uses in art

Kyara Forte

In his presentation, Dr. Aloi touched not only the three main techniques that animals are used in art, he also posed stimulating questions to the audience and made connections to his personal life. By Kyara Forte

Nov 7
Nov 7 Fashion is universal: foreign students make a design club

Julia Janiszewski

Despite language barriers, fashion makes it possible to unite with other cultures all over the world, and Harold Washington’s own Fashion and Design Club is evidence of that. By Julia Janiszewski

Nov 6
Nov 6 Handwritten essays? No thanks, I’ll use a computer

Ella Gentz

Technology serves its purpose, and can be very useful. As students, we use computers all the time--especially at school. That’s why I was so surprised to find out that I’d have to hand-write all of my in-class essays for English 101. By Ella Gentz

May 1
May 1 Raise your political voices, power is in the students

Editorial Staff

By THE HERALD editorial staff

The harder we make it for leadership to take away our rights to an affordable and accessible education, the greater our chances for success.

May 1
May 1 Sanctuary cities should sleep easy, we should not

Nora Lubin

By Nora Lubin

Now, more than ever, we must all continue to show up for one another. We must support our city in its struggle to keep its arms open for immigrants who come to this country.

Malcolm X doors find home at Cultural Center
May 1

May 1 Malcolm X doors find home at Cultural Center

Lily Martinez

By Lily Martinez

May 1
May 1 City filled with free summer events and discounts for students

Raelee Kelley

By Raelee Kelley

There are so many cheap or free events coming up this summer, there will no such thing as boredom.

May 1
May 1 Students and faculty share their Mother’s Day plans

Angel G. Arriaga

By Angel G. Arriaga

In a survey done on campus, Harold Washington students told us if and how they celebrate the holiday.

 

May 1
May 1 Chicago Bears draft-day moves surprise many HWC students

Antonio Garcia

By Antonio Garcia

The Chicago Bears turned heads at the 2017 NFL Draft on April 27 after moving up one spot in the first round to draft North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. 

Bulls have surprisingly brief playoff run
May 1

May 1 Bulls have surprisingly brief playoff run

Saundrine Lanouette

By Saundrine Lanouette

Fans trickle into United Center for the eighth-seeded Chicago Bulls game six showdown. (Photo/Antonio Garcia) 

Next student government president learns the job from predecessor
May 1

May 1 Next student government president learns the job from predecessor

Diamond Stoklin

By Diamond Stoklin

(Photo/Diamond Stocklin) 

Teaching should be like coaching, says professor Eric Wilson
May 1

May 1 Teaching should be like coaching, says professor Eric Wilson

Gregory Green

By Gregory Green

‘[A]ll of my students are intellectuals whether they know that or not," said Dr. Eric Wilson. (Photo/Gregory Green) 

College celebrates 30 years since renamed after city’s first black mayor
May 1

May 1 College celebrates 30 years since renamed after city’s first black mayor

Antonio Garcia

By Antonio Garcia(Photo/ Sebastian Hidalgo) 

May 1
May 1 Student Government holds budget report meeting, accounts for last year's spending

Abigail Trujillo

By Abigail Trujillo

SGA received a budget freeze this year, which came without warning according to Kevin Woo, SGA president.

May 1
May 1 School partners offer scholarships and automatic admission

Analeza Walker

By Analeza Walker

City Colleges of Chicago has many partnerships with other colleges and universities, as well as inner city organizations that provide opportunities for students. 

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