By Sara Ryan CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS: by diving into the paper version of American life, prepare to embark on a literary road trip across the US! This interactive map, “A Library of America,” created by Susan Straight, allows users to...
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By Sara Ryan Celtic languages once dominated Northern European cultures. Acting as a branch of the Indo-European language family, Celtic languages were spoken during both the Roman and pre-Roman times. Currently, they are chiefly spoken in the UK and Ireland,...
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By Katie Anderson As students prepare for the start of their college careers, a large consideration for incoming freshmen is the decision in what to major in. Across the United States, three majors take the top spot in each state:...
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by Sara Ryan   Alongside clean water, clean air plays an essential role towards living a long and healthy life. The Air Quality index (AQI) refers to the amount of pollution, created by both human and natural causes, present within...
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By Aaron Eben In today’s interconnected world, maps have become an essential tool for travelers seeking to navigate unfamiliar places. However, for members of the LGBTQ+ community, finding safe and inclusive spaces while traveling can be a challenge. Everywhere Is...
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  by Sara Ryan Defined as the ability to read and write, literacy is often considered as the key to freedom. Pre 1950s literacy was measured solely as alphabetical (i.e. word and letter recognition). Post 1950s, literacy transitioned to a much...
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By Catherine McKenna      When looking at maps that paint different pictures of Chicago, such as household income, life expectancy, homicides, poverty, air quality and health, and food deserts, trends in shading found within the 77 community areas often...
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By Kate Southerland Roads are a vital part of human travel and have been in existence since as early as 4000 B.C. in the cities of Ur and Babylon in Mesopotamia. The demand for roads increased as trade and travel...
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By Aaron Eben California’s climate has long been characterized by its volatility and extreme weather patterns. In recent years, the state has experienced a devastating drought that challenged its water resources and raised concerns about water security. The state’s reservoirs...
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