Stories
Writing has always been my main form of communication: from creative to news writing, my stories have uncovered what lies deeply in the human mind. Discover below those stories.
West 21st Street residents were responsible for the bulk of “completed” requests for this year’s CHI 311 reports. There are many trees in this Pilsen street, contrasting with surrounding streets, on Oct. 23. Photo by Gabriel Castilho.
Department of Streets and Sanitation running behind on planting trees for the 25th ward
According to the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, out of the 276 tree planting requests filed this year, only about a third have been completed – a 32 percentage point decrease from last year’s.
The red helicopters used by Fly Heli Tours are mentioned multiple times in CHI 311 noise complaints. They park at Vertiport, where Pilsen meets the Illinois Medical District. Photo by Gabriel Castilho, on Nov. 7.
Pilsen and University Village residents concerned about noisy helicopters flying low
Most 25th Ward noise complaints were filed in areas close to the Vertiport, a helicopter landing facility that borders residential areas
Claudia Galeno-Sanchez holds seeds in front of her orange house decorated with butterflies, on Nov. 14. Photo by Gabriel Castilho.
A Mexican mom’s dream to allow the monarch butterflies to dream
Meet Claudia Galeno-Sanchez, Illinois’ leading voice for the protection of monarch butterflies
La cantante y compositora Julia Wheaton en una sesión de fotos. Cortesía de Adriana Wheaton.
Cantante de las Twin Cities es pre-seleccionada para una nominación al Grammy Latino
Los miembros votantes de la 25.ª edición del Premio Grammy de la Academia Latina preseleccionaron a la cantante estadounidense-brasileña de Twin-Cities Julia Wheaton a la mejor composición brasileña. “Lovin’ You”, la canción bilingüe de Wheaton, se lanzó el 8 de junio de 2023 en Pacific Records
Jake Beckstrom and his service dog, Finley, next to his garden at the Bridal Veil Gardens in Prospect Park, Minn., on Aug. 12. Photo by Gabriel Castilho
Meet a leading voice in Minnesota for finding a cure for paralysis
After achieving success in Minnesota and Ohio, Jake Beckstrom’s organization sets their eyes on Pennsylvania
Rep. Ilhan Omar talks to her constituents inside the Nico’s Tacos & Agave Bar in Lynnhurst, Minn., on Aug. 7. Photo by Gabriel Castilho.
Ilhan Omar to face a familiar rival in a primary defined by an international conflict
Despite being outraised by 6-to-1, Don Samuels said he received three times more money from Minnesota than Omar
Jimena Jimenez stands in front of the 3D printing machines at Anderson Labs at the University of Minnesota, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Castilho.
First-gen undergraduates find passions and futures as Ronald E. McNair scholars
Three first-generation scholars tell their stories about how the research program shaped their career paths and helped them thrive at college
Students walk in the Mall, a central area of the University of Minnesota where many academic buildings are located, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Castilho.
First-generation student enrollments vary across colleges
Low enrollments in CSE, Carlson and CBS can lead to challenging environments, some students say.
Something Is Taking Over Breweries Across The Twin Cities: And why it’s what you would least expect
Since February, select breweries around the Twin Cities have hosted the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.
Cover art for the Murderapolis Article on the Wake’s 2023 Bizarro issue. Art by Tessa Johansen.
Murderapolis: What was Minneapolis like in the mid 90s?
“Good were the old days” is a phrase we commonly hear from our parents and grandparents, as yearning for the past revives grand experiences and kind memories.
Cover art for the Finding True Romantic Love article on issue 8 of the Wake Magazine. Art by Sana Ikramuddin.
Finding True Romantic Love: A socio-philosophical approach
Valentine’s day passed by and, once again, I was alone. That should not be a shocker. It is not as if I was actively seeking love in the first place. In fact, I believe this variety people call “romantic love” does not even exist. I may have given up on believing in it quite long ago.
Cover art for the President Elections: What to Expect, Minnesota? article on issue 7 of the Wake Magazine. Art by Tessa Johansen.
Presidential Elections: What to Expect, Minnesota? A hectic year is upon us.
The latest presidential election poll conducted in Minnesota revealed the two likely presidential candidates, incumbent Joe Biden (D) and Donald Trump (R), were neck and neck in the race for the White House.
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