College wrestling can be nasty. Only a few triumph, and even fewer go on to become head coaches at Division I schools.
Category Archives: Chicago
Come Over Then (Ben 5)
In the 1990s Barack and Michelle Obama could often be found dining at a Hyde Park favorite, the Medici on 57th, whose owner Hans Morsbach was also a carpenter, tree farmer and author of a book on sustainable forestry.
The House of James (Anne take 2)
The 1964 Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health dramatically increased public awareness of tobacco’s deadly consequences. But over two decades later, smoking at the University of Chicago remained popular, especially at the Regenstein library.
Going to Look (Ben 4)
When it opened in 1926 The Shoreland advertised itself as The World’s Finest Residential Hotel. From 1976 to 2008, the University of Chicago used it as a dormitory.
Late Night Snack (James 18)
From 1962 to 2000, Ciral’s House of Tiki was a popular late night hangout in Hyde Park. Its former location is now occupied by a luxury apartment tower.