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Education: Loyola University- BA in Mathematics MA- Secondary Education
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CoD-Pre- Architecture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee-BA & MA of Architecture
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Read his Forbes Profile here.
CPX Pickleball
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UIC-BA in Business Administration and Management
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Loyola University
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Education:
Olivet Nazarene University-Nursing
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University of Missouri- B.A in Journalism-Strategic Communication
Club Fusion Volleyball and Youth Academy
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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown-BS-Marketing
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Education:Illinois State University-BA Spanish Teacher Education
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Education:
University of Tennessee-Criminal Justice
Loyola University- Criminal Justice
Read about Jenna's travels in Iceland and Spain & Portugal!
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Education:
Purdue University-Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Listen to our first interview with Luis during his med school experience and our informational panel with SIU Medical School Latino Medical Student Association.
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Education:
Elmhurst University- B.A.S Chemistry and Physics
Medical School:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Residency:
Loyola University Chicago- Stritch School of Medicine
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Education- University of Tennessee-Knoxville B.S. Audiology and Speech Pathology
Graduate- Midwestern University- Masters in Speech Pathology
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Education:
UIC-B.S. Physics
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Education:
Olivet Nazarene University-B.S. Nursing
Loyola University- M.S Nursing
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Education: Case Western Reserve University -Chemistry and Nutrition
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Education:
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.S. Aerospace
M.S. Engineering/Industrial Management
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Education-
Nena Delgado Linkedin
Education:
Elmhurst University -Nursing and Public Health
Lewis University- M.S. Nursing
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Education: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee-BA Psychology, BFA Contemporary Performance and Choreography, & MFA Cinematic Arts
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Secretly Distribution and listen to Secretly's Spotify channel for new music at Secretly Weekly
Education: DePaul University- Communications and Media Studies
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Education:
Eastern Illinois University-B.A. Corporate Communications
DePaul University-M.S. Marketing
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Education: DePaul University-B.A. Communications and Media Studies
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World Relief-Chicagoland
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George Fox University- BA International/Global Studies
Wheaton College- MA in Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership
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Official KHQA Page
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Northern Illinois University- B.S. Meteorology and Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
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Education:
The University of Illinois- Atmospheric Sciences
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From Ashes to Ember -Listen on Spotify/
Youtube-Follow on Instagram& Facebook
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Invisible Cartoons -Follow on FB & Listen on Spotify or Watch on Youtube
Goat Belly - Follow on FB & Listen on Spotify or Watch on Youtube
B1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Education:
NIU- Economics
Everlast Landscape and Design
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Education:
Kalamazoo College- BA Physics
Washington University in St. Louis-McKelvey School of Engineering
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Red Bull F1 Racingand Red Bull Powertrains
Read more on how Red Bull is developing their power unit suppliers.
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University of Illinois- Mechanical Engineering
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Loyola University-Nursing
Chamberlain University-MSN-FNP-
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Education:
University of Illinois- BFA Graphic Design /Art History
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Education:
DePaul University-B.A. Music(Voice and Opera)/(Performing Art Management)
Pick up Jeff's 2 books:
Death and Default: A Great Recession Mystery
God Meant it for Good
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Education:
Chicago Kent-College of Law~Juris Doctor Program
North Central College B.A. Economics/German
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Education: DePaul University-B.S. Marketing- Integrated Marketing Education (Honors Marketing Program)
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Education: Syracuse University B.A. Television, Radio, and Film
Matthew Potts-West Chicago High School Distinguished Alumni 2022
Learn more and contribute to Matthew's efforts in providing material aid in Ukraine ~Gofundme for Ukraine
Education-Truman State University- BA Modern Language (German)
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Morning Brew Newsletter
Education:
Taylor University- Bachelor's Mathematics
University of Chicago-M.B.A. Candidate at Boothe School of Business
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
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University of Illinois-B.S. Nuclear Engineering
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Education:
Lipscomb University-B.S. Psychology
University of Maryland-MPS Clinical Psychological Science
Clemson University-
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The University of Missouri-Columbia-B.A. International/Global Studies
University of Denver- Master's Certificate in Marketing Communication
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Wittenburg University-B.A. Mass Communications
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Erin Sky Powell Photography
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Indiana University-Media Studies
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Illinois State University- B.S. Criminal Justice Sciences
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA)
Officer Bryer Leonardo Linkedin
Education:
Illinois State University- B.S. Criminal Justice Sciences
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA)
Read Guillermo's recent article.
Guillermo Blanco Linkedin
Education:
University of Illinois-BS Kinesiology
University of Louisville-M.S. Exercise Physiology
Read Guillermo's recent article.
Guillermo Blanco Linkedin
Education:
University of Illinois-BS Kinesiology
University of Louisville-M.S. Exercise Physiology
Dr. Brooke Bachelor, DO, RN- Linkedin
Education-
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University of Rhode Island Page
Read some of Dr Baur's work at his old blog https://www.patrickfbaur.com/
Education
Congratulations to Class of 2013's Kelsey Mizell (formerly Wolf) and her new position as Director of Instruction and Assessment at Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington,Vermont.
Listen to this replay of her WeGo Places interview!
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Education:
Texas Wesleyan University-M.A. Educational Leadership
Baylor University. B.A. Communications
Teach for America
Kelsey's Sam Houston High School Page and her teacher Intsagram
Baylor Equestrian
Dr. Jessica Muñoz Linkedin
Loma Linda University Health
Education
Saint Xavier University-BS in Biology
The Ohio State University-College of Medicine
Listen to Episode 1 of The WeGo Places Podcast with Jessica
Lt. Christopher Phan Linkedin
U.S. Navy -Nurse
Education
UIC- Bachelors of Science
Uniformed Services University
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Diana Scheck (Serio) Linkedin
Education:
Calvin College: BSN Nursing
Lewis University: Nursing M.S.
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Education:
UIC- Hispanic Linguistics BA
The University of Chicago-Digital Studies of Language
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Official Website of Sterne Racing- Get Sterne Racing Swag
Red Bull Page
Red Bull Promotional of Gunnar in Diversey Harbor, Chicago.
Listen to Gunnar's Podcast about racing- Ice Warrior Podcast on Apple
Barrett Serrato Linkedin
Kent State Baseball
Education:
Purdue University- Physical Education
Betsy Speer Linkedin
Syracuse University- Computer Science
Korea University-Computer Science
University College Dublin-Space Science and Technology
Follow her Stand-Up in Ireland.
ComEd
Education
UIC-Chemical Engineering
Masters in Engineering -Energy Engineering
College of Dupage- Engineering
Here are Evelyn's helpful links mentioned in the interview:
Check out her fantastic Senior project on hydraulic fracking
Scholarship: "The Future of Energy program will provide students with scholarship awards ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, which may be used to cover college tuition and related expenses, in addition to the chance to pursue a ComEd internship where students gain direct career experience in the energy industry. As part of the launch of this program, ComEd has awarded five students who recently interned with the company scholarships for this spring.To be eligible for a scholarship, students must be accepted into an eligible four-year college degree program, have a minimum 2.8 GPA"
Energy Usage Assessment: "ComEd customers have opportunities to reduce energy usage with a FREE energy assessment that includes free and discounted products for your home. We now offer in-home and virtual home energy assessments. ComEd has partnered with your natural gas utility to bring electric and natural gas savings to you."
Hourly Pricing: "Typical participants have saved an average of more than 15 percent compared to what they would have paid for electricity on the standard ComEd fixed-price rate."
ComEd Marketplace: This is for rebates on qualifying energy-saving products.
Dr. Lindsay Podraza Linkedin
Monroe Carell Jr. Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Education:
Medical School -Creighton School of Medicine
Undergraduate- Loyola-Biology
Volunteering:
Global Brigades
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Kirk W. Johnson-Website
USAID
Senior Fellow at USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy
Books
To Be a Friend is Fatal
The Feather Thief
The Fisherman and the Dragon
The Flame Bowerbird's Grand Performance
Education-
University of Chicago- Center for Middle East Studies
MOD Volleyball~ Derek Jensen
Education:
Loyola-M.B.A. Quinlan School of Business-Finance
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See her work at GiulianaLamantia.com
Gallagher
Education:
Drake University- Journalism & Graphic Design
Lorenzo de Medici- Italian International Institute
Jessica in Italy!
Jessica Bergmann Linkedin
UNICEF
Education Commission
Pangea Education Development Group
Graduate:
Harvard-Graduate School of Education
Undergraduate:
Loyola University Chicago- Secondary Education and English
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PhD
Indiana University-PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology
Graduate School
Des Moines University-Masters Degree in Anatomy
Article featuring Megan-10 things to know about DMU's Anatomy Ambassador President
Undergraduate-
Marquette University-Biomedical Sciences
Anna Rose Nolazco Linkedin
Law Offices of Matthew M Fakhoury,LLC
UIC-School of Law
University of Kentucky-Psychology/Criminology/Spanish
Resource recommendations from the interview:
Patrick McCormack Linkedin
GoExceed
Chick Evans Scholarship
University of Illinois -Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Second City
Josh Bowen Linkedin
Cummins Inc.
Education:
College of DuPage Engineering Pathways
University of Illinois- Grainger School of Engineering
BAJA SAE Team
Edith Saraí Muñoz Linkedin
University of Illinois -Latina/Latino Studies
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Internship Program
Edith's documentary- La Honguera
UIC Law School
Becky Bonarek Linkedin
UIC Tutorium in Intensive English
Education
UIC -Master of Arts (MA) Field Of StudyTeaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
North Central College- Writing and French
Université Catholique de l’Ouest
Elyssa DiRaddo Linkedin
Work: Opportunities for Positive Growth
Education:
Ohio University - Music Therapy
Read more about Music Therapy at American Musical Therapy Association
Emily Nash Linkedin and College Community School District-Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Education:
The University of Iowa- Mathematics
Mount Mercy University- Masters of Art in Education
Congrats to Rick on his recent promotion to Executive Producer for the The Bernstein & Rahimi Show!
Be sure to follow all his work via Twitter on the Score's Bulls Postgame Host and also check out his hilarious I'm Fat Podcast
Katie (Yackey) Hanson Linkedin
Read some of Katie's insights from Mintel
What US Retail Holidays Will Look Like in a Covid World
Education:
Butler University
Andre B. Lacy School of Business- Marketing
Butler Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Erik Hernandez Linkedin
Go Heels! UNC Profile
Loyola University- Biology
North Carolina State- Masters of Education-Training and Development
Augustana College and Music Education Leman Middle School Like the D33 Orchestras on Facebook Follow the D33 Orchestras on Twitter Follow the D33 Orchestras on Instagram Looks like Jeana was destined to be an orchestra teacher!
Lora Vodicka-Class of 2006- Artistic Director and Founder of Innovation Arts Connection
Lora Vodicka-Linkedin
Illinois State University
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University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
Via Chicago Architects
Donald Franch Linkedin
Omega and Associates
UIC College of Engineering
Winfield Public Works
Illinois Department of Transportation
Maddy Dall Instagram
Blue Rhino Studio
Milwaukee School of Art and Design
Maddy Dall Linkedin
Amanda LaMonica Weier Linkedin
Illinois Wesleyan University
Rush University College of Nursing
Dr. Molly McGhee Linkedin
University of Illinois- Animal Sciences
Cargill Animal Nutrition
Michael Russo, DO Linkedin
Loyola University - Health Management Systems
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michael Dylla Linkedin
Illinois State University- Managerial Economics
Learn more about Takeda
Books to read:
Leaders Eat Last-Simon Sinek
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Travis Bradberry
Congrats to Andie Lazzerini-Class of 2013! She recently graduated from UIC's John Marshall School of Law and we could not be any more excited for you!
Listen again to Andie's experience studying and preparing for a career in law.
Congrats to Doctor Jessica Muñoz! We are so proud of you! Dr. Muñoz graduated with honors from Ohio State University School of Medicine and will continue her residency in emergency medicine at Loma Linda University Hospital.
Today's episode is a repeat of the very 1st interview of the WeGo Places podcast.
Fidel Huerta- Linkedin
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center
Indiana University- Graduate School- Department of Chemistry
Loyola University- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Video of panel
Link to Presentation Slides
Latino Medical Student Association
SIU School of Medicine
Luis Rubio, WeGo class of 2010, is a current student @ Southern Illinois University’s School of Medicine.
Luis will be hosting this Zoom panel along with fellow classmates representing the Latino Medical Student Association. They will tell their stories and answer any questions that you may have. More information on their student organization is below:
The Latino Medical Student Association is a national organization that strives to support current and future health providers with the resources to advocate for the health of the Latino community through service, mentorship, and education. LMSA consists of Latino, Hispanic and Ally members. We have over 130 chapters and 8000 members all working to promote Latino health. LMSA also aims to promote the unification of Latino medical students, provide a voice for underrepresented students and promote retention of Latino medical students at all levels.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIUSOM) was established in 1970 to assist the people of central and Southern Illinois in meeting their health care needs. SIU School of Medicine is part of the Midwest Region of LMSA. Our chapter strives to fulfill the LMSA national goals of service, mentorship and education through various programs and events including:
COVID-19 Vaccination clinic, food drives, educational movie night events, panel Sessions for High School and College Students, Mentorship with undergraduate students underrepresented in medicine, Educational Spanish for medical professionals
Keri Mederich, D-ABMDI Linkedin
UCF Criminal Justice Program
Article on the "Body Farm"- Sky Burial by Alex Mar
Sophia Bass Official Web Page
Oberlin College
Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship
Royal College of Music London
UIC Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition
Minorities in Healthcare Mentorship Program
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Official Page
Atwero-Co-founded by Mei-Li
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at University of San Diego
Engineers Without Borders
Mei-Li's Presentation for First Star Academies- STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math)
Mei-Li featured in Northrup Grumman promotional video
Mei-Li's Linkedin
Megan's Linkedin
Read her work at Business Insider
Listen to a recent interview with Megan on Pitching Your Health Start-Up's Story
Follow Megan on Twitter
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University
Nicole Burlingame MS, NCC, LPC
Nicole's Linkedin
Maryville Academy
Mooseheart
Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Douglas Selby Linkedin Profile
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology-Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison ‘11: BA English Literature and Hebrew & Semitic Studies Wheaton College ‘13: MA Intercultural Studies / Teaching English as a Second Language Aurora University ‘20: Masters in Social Work (MSW) AID website
Paige Kulie- Linkedin
The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
Read all of David's work at Reuters
Follow David on Twitter
NIU's Northern Star
University of Illinois Springfield Public Affairs Reporting
Read Vishal's article on Medium-Digital Organizing Tech: 2020 Investments and Learnings
Links: Center for Sport Performance (California State University, Fullerton) - Biola University Northwestern PT University of Southern California (Residency) Gary Souza Physical Therapy Link to article (brain area activation) Follow @kathrynmac_dpt
More info on Edith's Education
Graduate Degree of Social Work at Saint Loius University
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Greenville University
and her doggo Cortez
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Listen at Spotify Reverb Nation Soundcloud
Watch Youtube
Find Matt Ellis LinkedIn
Check out her virtuosic editing and videography on her website
Follow Amber on Twitter @amberdelrio and @chicagosky
Chicago Sky Website
Follow Andrea on Twitter @acorrea_6 and her work with Minnesota Loons @mnufc and exclusively @mnufces #LosLoons
Alison Place LinkedIn
ACE's (adverse childhood experiences) -
https://centerforyouthwellness.org/translating-aces-science/ DuPage Children's w/ Dr. Nicole Rivera at NCC - https://dupagechildrens.org/about/research/
Lincoln Stars Home Page and Youtube Channel
Follow the Stars and listen to Cristiano call games!
Follow Cristiano on Twitter! @CMS_74_.
Hear a sample of Cristiano's exciting call of a brilliant comeback!
Nils Higdon Official Website
Check out his Youtube Channel and his Soundcloud.
Check out Kantuz and follow them on Facebook
Stream Floreciendo at inStream
Watch performances on her Youtube Channel
Follow Angelica on Instagram & Facebook
Karina Villa Website
Official State Representative Page
Interview recorded in November 2019
Music by Class of 2020 Max Russo
Follow Rachel's professional Twitter @rachelnash21 and read her Letter to the Editor at the Columbus Dispatch.
Rachel resting her eyelids during a late-night study session at Panera...
Check out David's profile page at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and read his work at the Daily Beacon.
For more information about summer research opportunities for high schoolers, click here.
Check out Kurt's current project at NYC's Hudson Yards
As I was editing this great conversation with Rick, his advice gave a great formula for the work required for success. It was so good, it had to be its own mini-episode.
Follow Rick on Twitter @RickCamp670 and his podcast @imfatpod
Listen to the Podcast here.
Rachel's current dance company- SD/ Prism Dance Theater
Watch samples of her dancing here.
Cori's work with the Children in Prison Program featured in the PBS documentary 15 and Life POV - Available to watch here.
Check out Brian's work here:
Stand Sound/ Buffalo 8 Production
1212 Records
Listen to 1212 Recording musicians on Spotify
Listen to Brian's music on Spotify
We have you covered as you start the application process; however, we know that stress can take away from the excitement. This episode WeGo's social worker Mr. Anderson gives us some great advice to manage our stress and keep our spirits high during our college journey.
College? Applications? Where do I start? Who can help me? Ahhh! Don't worry because Maria, Ricky, and Camryn interview Mr. Egan from the Counseling Department to get you marching in the right direction as you start your gasp post-WeGo life. In our first Episode of 2018, we cover all the big questions and concerns for this process.
Remember...You got this!
~ When should we start the application process? 1:10
~ How do you start the process? 2:20
~ What is Naviance? 4:05
~ How many schools should I apply to? 6:40
~ What are the typical costs of application fees? 8:15
~ Are there any fees to send test results? 9:10
~ What should we do about AP scores-even if I don't? 10:40
~ What is Illinois AP credit policy for state colleges? 12:40
~ How many letters of recommendation should I seek? Who do I ask? 13:45
~ Should I ask teachers for letters of recommendation even from 9th or 10th grade? 15:08
~ Can I use people other than teachers for letters of recommendation? 16:20
~ When do I need to have my application submitted by? 16:48
~ How do I make my application unique? 18:37
~ What are the non-college option? 21:45
Be sure to check out the Counseling College page to start your clicking curiosity.
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Intro Music from Drowsy Chaperone- Cold Feet R.J. Bradley discusses the Spring Musical- The Drowsy Chaperone 1:15-16:00 Bobby Bartlett breaks down the hot start of the Cubs- 16:20-23:20
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0:30-16:30 Patrick M previews Illinois Primaries 17:00-19:55Candidate Maxx S appeals to special interest group...Bronies 20:00-23:00 Candidate Josh B appeals to special interest group ...Extreme Poodle Walkers
This week's podcast features sharp analysis of the NBA deadline Winners & Losers from Jourdan H, Brad D, and Alec D.- resident NBA mavens in Sports Rhetoric and Comp. Rachel K shares her piece Personal Punchline.Mrs. Cardenas and Mrs. DeLeon give advice about being more creative. Anthony T performs-Unknown. NBA Trade Talk- 1:42-9:50Rachel K performance- Personal Punchline- 10:35-13:43Mrs. Cardenas/ Mrs. Deleon- On Creativity and CWC -14:05- 19:30Anthony T Performance- Unknown- 19:50-23:20
Episode 1- Interview with Leslie Cortes and Cam Newton Discussion.
Follow Leslie @hippi.e on Instagram and her Facebook page.
Leslie mentions the work of Annie Liebowitz Vogue and Vanity Fair
Cam Newton discussion begins @ 12:30