Loyola University Chicago - Loyolan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Q0 '0 ee 0 by Monique Barwicki and Maurice M. Cashin On the far North side of Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan, lies the vibrant, multi-faceted community of Rogers Park. Rogers Park, an area composed of multiple groups with diverse backgrounds, interests, and ethnicities, contributes a unique atmosphere conducive to a student's intellectual and social growth. Loyola University of Chicago's Lake Shore Campus is an integral part of this community and equally shares in its diversity. Rogers Park, named after one of the area's first settlers, was originally a rural community settled by Luxemburg farmers. As time passed, Rogers Park expanded and evolved into an intricate network of peoples with their indigenous ideas and institutions. ln 1889, the area was annexed by Chicago, a city already characterized by its diversity. The complexity of Rogers Park continues today, enhanced by the presence of young professionals, immigrants, established residents, and students. All impart,their own unique flavor in the community. Loyola University, as a well-established institution of higher learning, is able to draw from the greater heterogeneity of the city and bring this increased diversity to the Rogers Park area. From the daily commuter to the out-of-town dormer to the native Rogers Parker, Loyola students contribute to the community in varying degrees. L The neighborhood's location gives its peoplel access to the lake and park system. The community's merchants provide cafes 'small shops, restaurants, stores, and theaters which reflect the cultural variations of the area. Guatamalan coffee, poolgogi, chow mein, Ientil burgers, submarines, and gyros are but some of the foods available. The culinary display is sure to satisfy even the most adventurous gourmet. Loyola O University reciprocates the services which the community offers by providing theater entertainment at Mullady Theater, and sports events at Alumni Gym, which are open to all. Mass is attended at Loyola's Madonna Della Strada Chapel by many native Rogers Parkers. Symposiums and lectures also contribute to the development of the community, especially when they are concerned with the area's interests and needs. The inter-relationship between the Rogers Park community and the University is mutually beneficial. ' As the students walk and jog along the lakefront, they offer their youth,energy,exuberancec and laughter. The community offers its experience and direction. This interaction provides the foundationfor a strong, vibrant, colorful community with its kaleidoscope of life. The Rogers Park area is indeed an important part of Chicago and an excellent setting for a student's intellectual and social growth as an individual member of our diverse society.

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