Ilana E. Strauss - Spring 2010
Ilana E. Strauss Whenever I'm asked to describe myself, the first thing that comes to mind is corn. Not that I particularly like the stuff, unless it's popped, of course. It's just that I'm from Illinois, the corn capital of the world, as far as anyone in the state is concerned, and so any attempt to describe Deerfield, my hometown, always comes back to corn.
Despite being surrounded by farmlands in the breadbasket of the country, I've always wanted to broaden my horizons, which is part of the reason I'm interested in journalism. I've traveled to Holland, Israel, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador and Sweden. I've lived in a variety of overseas conditions, from a new hotel in Stockholm to a youth hostel in an ancient section of Jerusalem.
I've reported for the Jerusalem Post, The Daily Illini and The 217.com, an online campus magazine. I've also written stories for The Deerfield Review and JVibe, an online Jewish teen magazine. I've covered a wide range of news, including the Tehran protests, cupcake enterprises, Darfur Rallies, films and art exhibits.
In addition to writing, I enjoy drawing, graphic design and using all kinds of artistic mediums. Merging this interest with journalism, I have drawn political cartoons and caricatures for most papers and magazine I've worked for.
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FBI investigates lobbyist for possible campaign contribution violations
April 8, 2010 12:47 pm
Click on the link in the last paragraph fo the story to see which relatives and associates of Magliocchetti contributed to which politicians. Sort by recipient, state or donor.WASHINGTON - The FBI is investigating Paul Magliocchetti, a Virginia lobbyist who may have reimbursed friends and family members for making political contributions in their names, allowing Magliocchetti to contribute more than legally allowed.
Kids get fit, have fun at annual White House Easter Egg Roll
April 5, 2010 4:56 pmWASHINGTON - Egg rolling, Easter egg hunt, food stands, a farmer's mark, music, football, basketball, tennis, yoga, dancing, hula-hooping, teen singer Justin Bieber, the cast of "Glee," Reese Witherspoon, J.K. Rowling, DJ Tony, Billie Jean King and the Obama family.
Members of Congress text and tweet about official business and their daily lives on the floor
April 2, 2010 10:50 am
Homeless man asks only for smiles
March 25, 2010 4:09 pmWASHINGTON - Smile!
That's the greeting General Lee gives hundreds of pedestrians as they pass through Columbus Circle in Washington.
Thousands march for immigration reform, each with a story to tell
March 23, 2010 2:14 pmWASHINGTON - Bon appétit!
Ten experienced chefs, 10 countries and 10 gourmet ethnic dishes. What could be better?
Passover at Capitol draws attention to U.S. hunger crisis
March 19, 2010 9:41 am
Click on photo to enlarge or download: Participants sign a petition designed to look like a piece of matzo urging their representatives to support child nutrition programs. SHFWire photo by Ilana StraussWASHINGTON - All who are hungry, come and eat!
Texas radio stations fear future if new performance fee passes
March 8, 2010 5:39 pmWASHINGTON - Radio station KBCY in Abilene, Texas, recently hosted a three-day broadcast from the Mall of Abilene to raise money for the Children's Miracle Hospital. But the station's managers say activities like these may become impossible if Congress passes a bill to impose a new fee on radio stations.
