by Patrick Hyland, SJ | Mar 28, 2024 | Holy Week, Lent ~ Approx. 3 mins
I probably reached the peak of my career working part-time with Adidas in 2008. I was still in college, working weekends and some holidays. While most of my job meant setting up a new install or display or rearranging stock on the floor or in the back of a store, this...
by Pablo Velasquez, SJ | Mar 5, 2024 | Lent, Music, Pop Culture, Uncategorized ~ Approx. 5 mins
In the 2024 Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus received two Grammys for her song “Flowers”: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. After many years in the music industry without recognition, many fans and commentators alike celebrated that she received the honors...
by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Mar 1, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
This article is the final piece in a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first three parts: Part I Part II Part III PART 4: NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA So far, we’ve covered the best of Chicago’s deep dish pizza scene, from the Malnati family who invented...
by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Feb 28, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 8 mins
This article is the third of a four-part reflection. Get caught up and read the first two parts: Part I Part II PART 3: THE INNOVATORS The last article covered the no-nonsense pizza joints that established Chicago deep dish as a nationally recognizable style of...
by Collin Price, SJ and Michael Petro, SJ | Feb 26, 2024 | Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
PART 2: THE CLASSICS We begin with the basics. Whether you consider them Chicago Classics, Venerable Originals, or Big Pizza, Chicagoans must have an opinion on these heavy hitters. Giordano’s, Lou Malnati’s, Pizzeria Uno, and Pizano’s are the bedrock of Chicago deep...
