Athena puts the A in ‘Opa!’
Maddy Cohen, Assistant Pulse Editor
June 1, 2017
Filed under May 25, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
When looking for a meal in Chicago’s Greektown, it is very easy to become overwhelmed. This small area is packed with restaurants that all serve authentic Greek food at a range of prices. In order to combat this confusion and stress, make your life easier by heading straight to Athena (212 S Halsted St.). The contemporary design of the restaurant is surprising and reason enough to take the trip to the city. The building is almost entirely composed of windows and makes you feel as if you are sitting in a greenhouse. The ...
Revival of a classic
Grace DeKoker
May 17, 2017
Filed under Online Exclusives, Pulse, Top Stories
It’s no question that 20 years ago American culture was a stark contrast to what we see today. In 1996, Bohemian art and culture was at its peak, though unfortunately, so was the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Jonathan Larson’s rock musical “RENT” captured the essence of the era, highlighting the impact art c...
Stan’s donuts disappoints
Grace Palmer, Pulse editor
April 13, 2017
Filed under April 13, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
As I walk into the new District area of the Oak Brook shopping mall, I was welcomed into a warm and modern take on a food court. With a variety of options such as Mexican, barbeque, pizza, Greek and burgers, it caters to every typical American’s food needs. In the corner of the food court lays a...
Lucid dreaming
Grace Palmer, Pulse editor
April 13, 2017
Filed under April 13, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
Dreams provide us with images of our lives or things we have for which we have no explanation. For example, we may have a dream about a hard day at school or possibly a cow flying through the sky with a pig on its back. These dreams, however, often appear blurry and we do not always remember every part...
Senior impresses with musical drive
Tim Mikulski, Art director
April 13, 2017
Filed under April 13, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
The music program at LT covers plenty of ground—between band and orchestra, theater performances, vocal groups, radio shows and various other personal projects among students, there’s no shortage of melody in the student body. Michael McInerney ‘17 has taken full advantage of these past four years ...
This issue’s puzzle answers
March 3, 2017
Filed under March 3, Online Exclusives, Print Issues (archive), Pulse, Top Stories
Caroline’s Chaos: Pot of gold Bagpipe Clover Ireland Leprechaun Shamrock FINAL WORD: Corned Beef Crossword puzzle: ACROSS 9. Vita Plena 10. Eighteen Eighty Eight 12. COD 14. Heart rate 15. Health 17. Biology DOWN 1. Waterman 2. Bennet 3. ...
Topgolf offers exciting alternatives for outings
Caroline Konstant, Pulse Editor
March 3, 2017
Filed under March 3, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
When first approaching Topgolf Naperville (3211 Odyssey Ct., Naperville), one may think it’s just a typical golf range, but it’s far from that. The bright colors and large dome-like structure contrasted the hilly plains that surrounded the complex, and the grand staircase outside led into an immense...
Good luck with luck
Henry Groya, Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under March 3, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
Luck is supposedly everywhere: in gambling, in science, in business and even in sports and academics. The point is that luck does not exist. It is reasonable to say that an individual can be fortunate with some events or outcomes throughout their lifetime. However, that is not because of luck. Everything...
Luck of the game
Caroline Konstant, Pulse Editor
March 3, 2017
Filed under March 3, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
Luck gives us the flexibility to explain the unexplainable. Whether it’s the so called “lucky” socks that you refuse to wash or the luck of the draw, there are some instances that call for luck. Otherwise why would the word exist? Luck can be very easily confused and misused when someone ...
Local teen travels abroad to use her ‘superpower’
Christina Rossetti, Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under March 3, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
After many months of applications and interviews, last March Ayse Kelemet ‘18 received her Argentina acceptance letter, notifying her that she would be studying abroad for her entire junior year. “I decided to go abroad because I wanted to learn Spanish,” she said. “That was one of my huge m...
Addictiveness of gambling
Phil Smith, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2017
Filed under March 3, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
With the exception of Hawaii and Utah, every state allows at least some significant form of gambling, and betting is only as far away as your phone, due to a rapid increase in online gambling. But what can the constant allure of casinos and betting do to the brain? The American Psychiatric Assoc...
The best albums of 2016
Tim Mikulski, Art Director
December 14, 2016
Filed under Online Exclusives, Pulse, Top Stories
Few words can describe 2016 better than emotional. Between natural disasters, political tensions, and the loss of so many icons (musical and otherwise), no one left 2016 unshaken. However, such intense emotion carried with it intensely emotional music, and because of this 2016 has been the best year...
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Review
Thomas Atseff, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2016
Filed under Pulse, Top Stories
After the success of last year’s “The Force Awakens,” Disney and LucasFilm will be churning out at least one “Star Wars” movie every year for the foreseeable future. Every other year, however, we will have a break from the episodic films for a spin-off story; this year, “Rogue One: A Star...
Type A? Type B? Both.
Charlie Stelnicki, Managing editor of print content
December 2, 2016
Filed under December 2, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
In this time of newfangled crazes like BuzzFeed and other online quizzes and old(er)-school trends like daily horoscopes, there never seems to be an end of quick ways to definitively identify yourself. Personality quizzes are particularly popular (be honest, we’ve all taken “What Disney Princess...
Frank’s on First review
Grace Palmer, Pulse editor
December 2, 2016
Filed under December 2, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
Mac and Cheese is an awesome and classic meal but when put on a hotdog, it feels like we’re on another planet. At Frank’s on First in downtown Hinsdale, crazy combinations like pulled pork, bacon and mac and cheese loaded onto a hotdog are a common and exciting occurrence on the menu. I decided...
Naf Naf Grill goes above and beyond
Tim Mikulski, Art Director
December 2, 2016
Filed under December 2, Print Issues (archive), Pulse
In a saturated market for Mediterranean lunch joints, restaurants go to great lengths to try to separate themselves from the pack. Naf Naf Grill thankfully forgoes the pretense of trying to stick out, and instead stands out just as simple, delicious Mediterranean food. First walking into Naf Naf Grill...
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Issue #7: 5-25-17
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Fan gives student wacky new ‘doo
Caroline Konstant, Pulse Editor
Student Mark Curley ‘18 was stunned when she found five inches of her hair on the floor moments after a ceiling fan blade detached and flew in her direction. Her hair was une...
June 1, 2017 • No Comments
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Pritzker taps State Rep. Juliana Stratton as running mate
Lars Lonnroth, Assistant News Editor
Illinois Democratic candidate for governor JB Pritzker officially tapped state Rep. Juliana Stratton as his running mate late Thursday morning, one of the first major candidates t...
August 10, 2017 • No Comments
Soda tax provokes changes, confusion at local businesses
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