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Posted inFilm

Chicago Academy for the Arts students debut TV pilot at Music Box Theatre

by Janaya Greene March 28, 2022April 1, 2022

Due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, the students were forced to put their show on hold. Now, a long two years later, students in the high school’s media arts program are premiering their television show pilot, Stitched Together, on the big screen at Music Box Theatre. 

Posted inMusic

Tegan and Sara mine the past for Hey, I’m Just Like You

by Ed Blair October 3, 2019August 18, 2021

The last time Canadian twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara came through Chicago, they were on the road celebrating the tenth anniversary of 2007’s The Con. At the time, it seemed like a fairly standard move—lately it seems like practically every long-running band has dusted off a fan-favorite album for a special show or tour. But […]

Posted inArts & Culture

The power of Walt Whitman brings two high school students together in I & You

by Jack Helbig May 2, 2019August 18, 2021

They sound their barbaric yawp through the living room.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Secret Lives of Teachers reveals what really goes on in the teachers’ lounge

by Tyler Daswick September 23, 2015August 18, 2021

But its anonymous author doesn’t allow enough room for class discussion.

Posted inBlogs

A Chicago teen shares the anxieties of a life on the verge

by Anne Ford August 17, 2015August 18, 2021

Incoming high school freshman Shavon Collins doesn’t want to grow up just yet.

"I've been sitting in class all day thinking about all the sex we will probably never have."
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Take my virginity, please!

by Dan Savage June 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Dan on giving up your virginity to your high school crush, selling weathered boxer briefs online, and coming to accept that your girlfriend has no interest in fucking you.

At Berkeley
Posted inFilm

Back to school for Frederick Wiseman

by Ben Sachs January 1, 2014August 18, 2021

In the epic At Berkeley, Frederick Wiseman turns his lens on higher education in the age of George W. Bush.

Posted inBlogs

A brand-new Christmas EP from local high school punks the Ungnomes

by Luca Cimarusti December 26, 2013August 19, 2021

Local high school punks the Ungnomes unleash a brand-new Christmas EP.

"You know the type: entitled, narcissistic LA type, drives a BMW paid for by his rich parents."
Posted inColumns & Opinion

How to handle little brother’s asshole boyfriend

by Dan Savage August 8, 2013August 19, 2021

Dan advises three sets of brothers.

Sometimes beer goggles aren't to blame
Posted inColumns & Opinion

“Stop cock-in-frock-blocking your friend”

by Dan Savage February 28, 2013August 19, 2021

Dan on men who like men in drag.

Posted inBlogs

Introducing killer high school punks the Ungnomes

by Luca Cimarusti January 10, 2013August 18, 2021

The Ungnomes, fronted by Jon Langford’s son Jimmy, play at Martyrs’ this weekend

Posted inBlogs

Underground movies, one flight up—and other notable screenings

by J.R. Jones May 31, 2012August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

Posted inBlogs

And another high school regret, withdrawn

by Kevin Warwick February 17, 2012August 19, 2021

I regret regretting anything having to do with high school

Posted inBlogs

Things I don’t regret

by Mara Shalhoup February 15, 2012August 19, 2021

The experience that zapped the regret portion of my emotional range came in the form of a trip I took when I was 18

Posted inBlogs

Note to self: Don’t die alone

by Reader staff January 31, 2012August 19, 2021

Inspiration to help you dream up your ideal companion

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