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Yummy! I mean Ümi!
On June 4th, I had the pleasure of meeting with Tanara Boxer, the owner of Ümi dispensary – almost about to open their second location – in Chicago. We met at the Bourgois Pig in Lincoln Park, conversing on the sun-ridden patio – all while I thought about the pipe and flower I had in…
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Donuts with the Director
If you’re reading this, you’re more than likely an incoming Honors student—welcome to DePaul! As you certainly know already, there are dozens of events on DePaul’s campuses every week! The Honors Program has its own events, too, especially reserved for Honors students. One of those events includes Donuts with the Director (DwtD, just for this…
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The Surprisingly Complex Meaning of Nudity in Greek Art
When we picture ancient Greek art, we often picture the nude body. Marble statues of athletes, painted heroes, and muscular gods have become so familiar that Greek art can seem almost synonymous with nudity. Regardless of this, ancient Greek nudity was never simply about being naked. In fact, the unclothed body was one of the…
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