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The now-defunct Checkerboard Lounge blues bar doubled as a popular UChicago college hangout before it relocated to Harper Court.  “We were there to be part of the South Side, to experience Chicago in that way.”—Ethan Michaeli (A.B. ‘89)

Norovirus, discovered in 1972, causes millions of gastroenteritis cases yearly. Learn prevention methods, symptoms, and updates on vaccine development.

Firewire CEO Dylan Slater has been appointed to lead a new holding company for Outerknown, Firewire and Slater Designs.

Former Reef and DC Shoes marketing executive Michael Minter has joined Columbia Sportswear’s Sorel division as brand VP.

Red Bull Origin to debut in Venice Beach May 31 - June 2. The event celebrates the origins of modern skateboarding.

Tommy Bahama announces licensing agreement with ISLE. The brands are releasing a collection of hybrid SUP-kayak boards and waterproof bags. 

SMITH debuts ChromaPop Glass Polarchromic lens technology in best-selling Guide’s Choice and new Hookset sunglasses.

The University of Louisiana Monroe will hold two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Both ceremonies will be held in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The university will hold two separate ceremonies to honor the graduates of the four colleges: 9:30 a.m. - College of Arts, Education and Sciences and College of Business and Social Sciences 1:30 p.m. - College of Health Sciences and College of Pharmacy

The University of Louisiana Monroe hosted a group of local high school students and guests from state and federal agencies at the ULM-EPA Environmental Education Grant Student Showcase on April 26, 2024. The event was a culmination of a three-year grant whose theme and purpose was “Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards." Partner schools included Caldwell Parish High School, Neville High School, Ouachita Parish High School, St. Frederick High School, and West Monroe High S...

Hawaiian Island Creations CEO Leigh Tonai on what brands are selling at HIC stores, licensed locations, and succession planning.