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The Chicago Traveler

February 15th, 2008

Friday Film: The Weather Underground

For the past few years, Americans have been barraged by propaganda, warning us against terrorists, demanding that we “protect our borders,” and “fight the war there so we won’t have to fight it here.” However, we (Americans) forget that most violent acts of terrorism begin right here at home: the Ku Klux Klan, Alpha 66, […]

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November 17th, 2007

International Chicago: Asia

Back to our International Tour, it’s time for Asia. While many may be familiar with Chicago’s Chinatown down on the South Side, there is also a New Chinatown developing and growing near the intersection of Argyle St and Broadway Ave. It’s a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, and Thai shops and restaurants. Because Asia […]

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October 23rd, 2007

AIBA World Boxing Championships

Unlike the stereotypical guy, I don’t actively follow any sports, and there are very few that I’ll actually sit and watch. One of those few is boxing. And for the next couple of weeks, hundreds of the world’s best amateur boxers will be right here in Chicago for the largest-ever world boxing championships.
The AIBA (Association […]

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October 5th, 2007

Chicago International Film Festival

This weekend marks the 43rd Annual Chicago International Film Festival, featuring screenings of more than 100 feature films, 30 shorts, 10 documentaries, and a handful of anime films from around the world. Founded in 1965, this is North America’s oldest competitive international film festival. This world-renowned annual event discovers and presents new filmmakers to Chicago, […]

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