Veeren Thakkar
@veerenthakkar.bsky.social
Prospective Math Teacher | Member of UIC Speech & Debate | Swiftie
News about global warming is everywhere... but how much hotter has it really gotten in the past few years? medium.com/@vthakk23/ca... #uicdigital
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
News about global warming is everywhere... but how much hotter has it really gotten in the past few years? medium.com/@vthakk23/ca... #uicdigital
From Fresno to Lubbock, these U.S. Cities struggle most with alcohol use uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/b... #uicdigital
CDC: 10 Worst Cities for Drinking Issues
Men’s Health magazine took data from a Centers for Disease Control study on alcohol use to rank U.S. cities by their “drunkenness.” Using an unscientific method, the magazine gave cities rankings base...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
From Fresno to Lubbock, these U.S. Cities struggle most with alcohol use uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/b... #uicdigital
Tired of scrolling on social media for the 8th hour this week? Consider going outside and visiting one of Chicago's museums! medium.com/@vthakk23/ar... #uicdigital
“Art Institute, Field Museum, or Hull House? I Can’t Pick!”: Chicago Museums Ready for Your Company
As Chicago works to revive its downtown economy and cultural tourism following years of post-pandemic uncertainty, the city’s museums…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Tired of scrolling on social media for the 8th hour this week? Consider going outside and visiting one of Chicago's museums! medium.com/@vthakk23/ar... #uicdigital
Chicago rent prices continue to increase, seemingly without bound. Check them out in context: medium.com/@vthakk23/as... #uicdigital
As Tall as the High Rises: Chicago Rent Prices by Neighborhood
It’s no secret that finding affordable housing in Chicago can be challenging. With New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani promising…
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October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Chicago rent prices continue to increase, seemingly without bound. Check them out in context: medium.com/@vthakk23/as... #uicdigital
Now I know the life of a showgirl, babe: Taylor Swift's cultural dominance in context medium.com/@vthakk23/an... #uicdigital
And Baby, That’s Show Business For You: Taylor Swift’s Cultural Takeover
The argument that the “monoculture” is “dead” has gained mainstream acceptance in recent years. In the ever-changing landscape of pop…
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October 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Now I know the life of a showgirl, babe: Taylor Swift's cultural dominance in context medium.com/@vthakk23/an... #uicdigital
For those new to the world of the Chiefs, Kelce's statistics are the football equivalent of 13 #1 singles and 4 "Album of the Year" awards medium.com/@vthakk23/tr... #uicdigital
October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
For those new to the world of the Chiefs, Kelce's statistics are the football equivalent of 13 #1 singles and 4 "Album of the Year" awards medium.com/@vthakk23/tr... #uicdigital
This set of Flourish diagrams aims to showcase snowfall in various U.S. cities, COVID-19 cases by race, and details regarding baseball scores. public.flourish.studio/story/3360593/ #uicdigital
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A Flourish story by veeren tries to draw
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October 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This set of Flourish diagrams aims to showcase snowfall in various U.S. cities, COVID-19 cases by race, and details regarding baseball scores. public.flourish.studio/story/3360593/ #uicdigital
The Chicago Pride Parade's increased attendance marks shift in LGBTQ+ acceptance since the 1980s: medium.com/@vthakk23/fr... #uicdigital
September 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Chicago Pride Parade's increased attendance marks shift in LGBTQ+ acceptance since the 1980s: medium.com/@vthakk23/fr... #uicdigital
Illinois students may lose MAP grants due to pension crisis: medium.com/@vthakk23/qu... #uicdigital
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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August 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Illinois students may lose MAP grants due to pension crisis: medium.com/@vthakk23/qu... #uicdigital