After weeks of final projects, essays and tests, DePaul students need ways to unwind. When you find yourself compensating for all the stress by vegging on the couch this holiday season, think about picking up a book to fill the time. Some of DePaul’s resident bookworms have good input about where to find your next.
A short walk from the Damen Blue Line stop, past Milwaukee Avenue and the 606, is a new Chicago attraction called the Chicago Makers Pop Up Shop that opened its doors on Oct. 6, 2021. The store is artistically crowded with jewelry, soap, plants, photography, cutting boards, dog treats, mugs, stickers, embroidery, coffee and more.
Green meat: The next climate-safe proposal facilitated by Bill Gates
Jason Grapenthin , Staff Writer|April 13, 2021
In 2021, progressive ideas that push the limits of the perception of practicality regarding climate-safe practices are a dime-a-dozen. When a bonafide billionaire and tech-giant takes a jab at one though, the masses take notice.
In February, during an interview with MIT Technology Review promoting his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates was asked if plant-based and lab-grown meats could be a solution to the protein problem throughout the world. His response was eye-opening.
“I do think all rich countries should move to 100 percent synthetic beef,” Gates said. “You can get used to the taste difference, and the claim is they’re going to make it taste even better over time.”