February 2022

Headshot of a women named Tanya Heath against a wood wall

Tanya Heath

Job description Now in my 11th year, I teach classes that include advertising copywriting, public relations, awards and multicultural events, interview skills, and a capstone lab. My students are juniors and seniors who want to gain hands-on experience that will give them the professional knowledge to succeed in internships or jobs.  Professional background I have […]

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David Seamon

Job description I manage the overnight shift from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Professional background I was a logistics officer in the United States Marine Corps from 2012 to 2017.  I worked at Veterans United Home Loans from 2017 to 2019 and joined Scholastic Inc. in 2019.  I also started on the CPS School Board

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Social Art

W  hen you first enter The Canvas on Broadway, you may notice your attention being pulled in multiple different directions. Perhaps you first see the paint-covered mason jars full of paintbrushes, or the individual easels sitting on the long tables, but more than likely you’ll notice the impressive display of canvas paintings that cover the

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a group of four women modeling a new line of clothes from a clothing brand called " Roaring Angels"

February: Closer Look

Roaring Angel Reagan Allen, a born-and-raised Columbian and co-owner of Roaring Angel, says, “Like most businesses, Roaring Angel started out as a faraway fantasy that turned into a thought-out idea that turned into a business plan that eventually turned into a real business.”  Roaring Angel is an e-commerce business providing loungewear and streetwear meant to

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a group of four women modeling a new line of clothes from a clothing brand called " Roaring Angels"

February: Closer Look

Roaring Angel Reagan Allen, a born-and-raised Columbian and co-owner of Roaring Angel, says, “Like most businesses, Roaring Angel started out as a faraway fantasy that turned into a thought-out idea that turned into a business plan that eventually turned into a real business.”  Roaring Angel is an e-commerce business providing loungewear and streetwear meant to

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a group of four women modeling a new line of clothes from a clothing brand called " Roaring Angels"

February: Closer Look

Good Food Co. When opening her bakery and dessert bar, Good Food Co., in January 2018, owner Jill Rostine knew she wanted to make the best possible treats and create a sense of community among the shop’s patrons. Her baked goods stand out because she uses the highest quality ingredients from local vendors and everything

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