Leah Kock, teaching candidate at the University of Chicago's Urban Teacher Education Program, talks about the importance of education in students' everyday lives. 

Good Tape

Zeke Spira didn't know anyone when he moved to Chicago three years ago. So, he did what any lonely teen would do: Looked up where he in the city could play Magic The Gathering competitively.

Script can be seen by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P068_sKA8zQ0uZFds6UlGBme85VveB7X7LXnnm2Eaik/edit


How do you find friends? It's Magic.

Rents are rising in neighborhoods in northeastern Chicago. 

More businesses are moving into communities in the Edgewater and Uptown communities, making it harder for people from lower income families to keep paying their rent.

But not everyone is upset. Some residents think their neighborhoods have come a long way, and think gentrification has had a positive impact on their homes, neighborhoods and streets. 

Medill’s Kelan Lyons has more. 

Transcript below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WZgBc5fRSmLSMRfd6JiMVh6Htkpyk9cmBU1ZqS6yNhY/edit

Story Template:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PgMHPekN4baAJ39rogCXfLypw3zAzLOffBA7bHOj7hw/edit

Enterprise Rough Draft

The South African constitution is one of the most progressive on the planet. It provides legislative protection for all citizens, regardless of gender, religion, sexuality or race. This May, South Africa celebrates the 20th anniversary of the adoption of its constitution. But has the progressive wording translated to social acceptance and physical safety for members of the country's LGBTI communities?

Photo: Justice Edwin Cameron, a judge on South Africa's Constitutional Court, discusses the constitution and the protections it offers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex citizens. Photo by Aryn Braun.

Trying to Live Freely, Equally and With Dignity: South Africa's Constitution and LGBTI Citizens

 Rents are rising on Chicago’s North Side, especially along the lakefront. 

More businesses are opening up in the Edgewater and Uptown communities. This is increasing homeowners’ property values, as their neighborhoods attract wealthier and wealthier businesses and residents.

It’s also making it harder for people from lower income, immigrant families to keep paying their rent.

But not everyone is upset. Some residents think their neighborhoods have come a long way. They think this rising cost of living and gentrification has positively impacted their neighborhoods. 

Medill’s Kelan Lyons has more. 

Transcript: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BShsy666zTzIq_s0eehEODD-099O-qoJRzs-L_XGgtA/edit

Story Template:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0uM0KlWcxXCSt-8z1mLdBoMJlOEFNrL9uAXO9NMYZU/edit

Edgewater's G - word

Capstone radio documentary project for Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Made with Real Chi Youth and City Bureau. To appear on Vocalo on June 24th, 2016.

On North Lawndale, From North Lawndale

Grad student, Medill.
Warrior, Legend of Zelda series. 
Eater, pizza.
Lover, radio/books/podcasts/Kendrick Lamar

Kel Lyons