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Alexis Schofield
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📍Chicago, IL
UIC — Communications and Psychology
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Chicago faces a shortage of more than 119,000 affordable housing units.

With rents rising and over half of renters burdened by costs and living expenses, new policies are aiming to help — but most residents aren't seeing quick relief.

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April 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
When COVID-19 first spiked in early 2020, Washington had the highest number of cases — driven by an outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland.

See early case numbers and how the outbreak unfolded below.

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Looking Back at COVID-19’s Early Positive Cases
When COVID-19 cases first spiked in early 2020, Washington had the highest number of positive cases in the U.S. A major reason for this was…
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April 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Here's how I used @elevenlabs.io to create an audio podcast of a news story about Mayor Brandon Johnson's speech being interrupted by loved ones of a police shooting victim:

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ElevenLabs: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Speech Disrupted by Loved Ones of Police Shooting Victim
To create an audio podcast of this story covering Mayor Brandon Johnson’s speech being interrupted by loved ones of a police shooting…
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April 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Artificial intelligence is shaping decisions in various industries, workplaces, and beyond — but what happens when these systems carry hidden biases? Learn how AI's perpetuation of subtle linguistic biases can lead to real-world discrimination.

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Hidden Biases and Discrimination in AI Decision-Making
By Alexis Schofield
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March 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
CTA ridership has undergone major shifts since before the pandemic. See below for trends in reduced ridership from Jan. 2020 to Dec. 2024, as well as how both CTA trains and buses have been recovering in recent years.

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March 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Looking to refine your matcha-making skills? Follow this easy, step-by-step recipe to help you make the perfect cup of matcha every time.

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How to Make the Perfect Cup of Matcha
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder derived from green tea leaves known for its rich flavor and vibrant green color. Unlike…
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March 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Whether you're applying for an internship, part-time job, or full-time position, a professional and high-quality resume is key to making a strong first impression. Here's how to make yours stand out:

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How to Create a Stand-Out Resume as a College Student
As a college student, creating a high-quality resume is one of the most important factors for standing out in a competitive job market and…
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March 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Google search data reveals insights into the Feb. 28 economic blackout as well as the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas. See how these topics are trending and read the full stories below.

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Google Trends: Economic Blackout and Measles Outbreak See Upticks in Search Activity
From protesting corporate greed to responding to corporations rolling back DEI policies, more people are now thinking about where they…
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March 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
LeBron James and Luka Dončić account for nearly half of the Los Angeles Lakers' $188 million total payroll for the 2024-25 season.

See the full salary breakdown, including insights on top earners and how this contributes to the Lakers' future success.

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Breaking Down the Los Angeles Lakers’ Salaries for the 2024–25 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers’ total salary cap for the 2024–25 season is $188.02 million, making them the fifth-highest paying team in the NBA…
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February 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Men made up the large majority of employees at top tech companies according to a 2019 gender breakdown. See the full data, including information on Chicago COVID-19 cases by ethnicity and total annual snowfall in four major U.S. cities.

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Flourish Graphics
A Flourish story by Alexis Schofield
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February 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Chicago's Pride Parade attendance doubled from 2010 to 2013 to an estimated 1 million attendees, fueled by the legalization of same sex marriage and growing advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. See the full attendance data from 1985 to 2014 below.

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February 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Chicago residents raise concerns over setbacks in CTA accessibility.

Learn more about future plans for improvement, a map of inaccessible El stops, and why the wait for an inclusive system continues.

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Chicago Residents Raise Concerns Over Setbacks in CTA Accessibility
By Alexis Schofield, Pat Reinhofer and Matt Miller
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January 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Gov. Pat Quinn discusses 2012 MAP Grant scholarship shortages for Illinois students at DePaul University.

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Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org
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January 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM