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Night Trip to Milwaukee

Night Trip to Milwaukee

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One of the nice parts about being in the city of Chicago is the access to other cool cities that are located just a short drive away.  Among those cool cities is Milwaukee, and this summer I had the opportunity to drive up to Milwaukee for a St. Louis Cardinal baseball game.

There were many “best parts” about this game: the cheap tickets ($2 dollars on StubHub, if interested in baseball, you should seriously check this out), the good friends that accompanied me, even the brats at the ballpark.  However, the actual “best part” would probably have to be the fact that one can drive from Chicago to Milwaukee in under 2 hours, which means that my friends and I were able to travel up to a baseball game on a weekday night, catch a 7 PM game, and get back to Chicago for work the next morning.  It really doesn’t get more ideal than that.

Sure, their are toll that must be paid on the trip in and out (and those add up), but for a chance to catch your home team steal a victory at one of its rivals ballpark, it is well worth the drive.  Something else that was cool is the stadium itself.  Unlike Wrigley or US Cellular field (or Busch for all those Cardinals fans), Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, is isolated outside of the city and is surrounded by miles of parking lots.  In fact, it almost reminded me of a football stadium with vast stretches of parking and tailgaters.   As a fan of baseball, I like having a chance to get to new stadiums in new cities, and as a fan of Chicago, I like the access to the many cities, stadiums and baseball.

By the way, the Cardinals came back in the 9th inning to win the game, which was a perfect cap to a great evening.

Hello Everybody!

Hello Everybody!

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For all interested readers, my name is Nic Herrmann and I am a sophomore here at Loyola University Chicago.  Currently I am studying Communication with hopes of working in the non-profit sector upon completion graduation.

I suppose I should explain why I am here at Chicago, because after all, there are many universities to choose from.
As a native St. Louisan, Chicago has always been a metaphorical neighbor to me.  No more than four and a half hours away, I can remember many times travelling up here to meet my grandma (who lives in the suburbs) and visit this great city.  With many fond memories to speak of, Chicago was a natural fit for college, and couple those memories with the desire to go to a big city Jesuit University, Chicago comes out as the obvious winner.
As a student here, I take part in many activities.  For one, I am planning on an event called Christmas on Campus; a Christmas gathering full of games and activities for local children to enjoy.  This event functions as a way to interact with and serve the neighboring community.  I am also a member of the Catholic Student Organization.
With a background in Jesuit education since freshman year in high school, Ignatian Spirituality is something I have grown accustom to and fond of.  These formal Loyola activities take up a lot of my time, but in my free time I thoroughly enjoy throwing the frisbee, reading and jogging.  In fact, I ran one of the many half-marathons this city has to offer.  Another hobby of mine is discovering new places and venues in this expansive city.
Though familiar with the city, I am certainly no expert on all of the exciting opportunities this place has to offer.  My list of places in the city grows daily and I am always on the look-out for the new hidden gem.