Teresa Xie's Photo Blog

In light of International Women's Day, I decided to do a photo essay on women, specifically asking the question: why do you feel proud to be a woman? On a day-to-day basis, women are subject to low wages, demeaning phrases, and unequal rights. However, these things don't define women, and how they view themselves. Here are 10 women, and why they're proud to be one.  Iris Xie "I'm proud to be a woman because of all my friends who I admire and are women. They are so intelligent and kind and I've never met anyone as unique or strong like them." Katie Stolze " I'm proud of being a women because women are breaking boundaries everyday in society. It makes me proud to be able to say I have a connection to that women. I am proud that I can show guys that I can play sports and hopefully will change their perspective on girls playing sports. I am mostly proud of the change I can make and the people I will be able to affect in the future...

In Chicago, the holidays are often viewed with a bright perspective. There are carolers on the streets, festive store windows, and jazz music is heard everywhere. However, for many, the holidays are spent in the freezing cold, with nothing but a cup full of change and a scrappy blanket. This collection of photos aims to show the two different sides of the holidays in Chicago. Macy's storefront window Carolers downtown Street musicians playing "All I Want for Christmas is You" Asado Coffee decorated for the holidays "For me, the holidays are about Christ. The word Christmas is 'Christ' and 'mas.' I used to be a preacher, so Christmas is very important to me. It's a story of family, friends, and the celebration of Jesus. Christmas is about celebrating Jesus most importantly! Jesus!"  *Mom did not want to be pictured* "The holidays have always been very important to me. I remember as a kid opening presen...

Ice cream man for a warm Memorial Day. A picture perfect moment; feet in the water. A technology free break or so it seems? Chicago Bears fans always find time to snap a photo! Taking a breather from a chaotic week. A communion of animals and people enjoying the same view. Sniffing through the cracks, hoping to find something special. Friends or lovers?  Definitely lovers. Moment of reflection... Good food and good company! A memorial of what once was. A memorial of what it means to be young and under the sun. Helicopter over the lake Promontory Point Aqua-city

On March 11th, 2016, Trump's rally at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago got called off. However, it was only because the event became extremely nasty and violent due to an overwhelming amount of hate from both Trump's supporters, as well as his protesters. Here are some photos of those who took a firm stand without having to resort to violence.