By Yesica Gonzalez |Staff Writer| Students have upgraded their makeup products for the new year. Not all students use makeup products, but some share different thoughts on appliances. Student Denise Bustamante chooses various make up products that she wears on a typical day. “Well first it’s moisturizer, then primer, color corrector, concealer, foundation, blush, highlight, then goes the eye shadows,” listed Bustamante.. Bustamante shared that what she likes about makeup is that it covers up certain areas that do not appeal to her. “It is very effective and covers up all the things I don’t like,” said Bustamante. She loves makeup and has a large collection at home, … [Read more...] about Upgrading makeup products
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Tragedy turns into hope
By Jennifer Baeskens |Staff Writer| Sandy and Tony Capelli found out during their fifth month of pregnancy that their unborn son, Steven, had a rare heart defect. They were then faced with the decision of continuing their pregnancy or not. The couple chose to continue the pregnancy. Thirty two hours after Steven was born, he died. His short life turned into a miracle. Tony and Sandy founded Steven’s Hope for Children in 2002 as a way to ease their pain and find meaning to Steven’s death. The vision that Steven’s Hope showcases is, "No family should be left alone during their time of a child’s health crisis." Steven’s Hope offers many benefits, such as housing to families of seriously … [Read more...] about Tragedy turns into hope
Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Chicago
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| Mobsters, trains, machine guns and godly skyscrapers. Most people associate dark things to Chicago but it is anything but. In fact, looking in you really notice its true beauty when you’re sailing on Lake Michigan and see the skyline. All of a sudden the city sounds become faint, as the sun sets in the East and the city lights up like a pile of diamonds glistening on the horizon. Although it is a beautiful city it still has its flaws; I did not realize I had stepped into risky territory until it was too late. I found myself working for Tony Demasi, founder of Tsunami Capital and the Tsunami Foundation. Along with many driven men … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost in Chicago
Funding cut, homeless get the boot
By Sharonda Harris Staff Writer Due to recent federal budget cuts, a local foundation is forced to turn way several homeless women and children who are in crucial need of shelter and basic necessities. The Time For Change Foundation (TFCF) is a local non-profit agency that specializes in assisting the homeless. It is there that women and children are able to gain skills to gain employment. They are offered accommodations to help them transition from the streets back into the work-force and the school system. According to a 2009 study by the National Center on Family Homelessness, 1.5 million American children are homeless each year. The TCCF, which was established in 2002, … [Read more...] about Funding cut, homeless get the boot