It’s a bit of navelgazing, but here are my favorite pieces I wrote in 2011. My goal for 2012 is to write 100 posts/articles. Unless otherwise noted, these are all from Gapers Block.

“An Analysis of the Lyrics of ‘Teenage Dream’”—Punching a Jayhawk

“The Negative Connotations of ‘Community Theatre,’ or, Theatrical Elitism”—Fragments

“A Look Behind: Where and How to Send Your Kids to School”

“Community Members, Workers Protest Alleged Wage Theft at Albany Park Grocery Store”

“New Report Examines Possibility of Bus Rapid Transit in Chicago”

“The Kitchen So Nice they Inspected It Twice 19 Times” 

“To Treat Everyone, Part One: Stroger Hospital”

“To Treat Everyone, Part Two: Fantus Health Center”

“Layoffs Planned at the Chicago Public Library”

“Residents Rally to Save 13th District Police Station”

“If Charter Schools Don’t Perform Well, Why Build More?”

“Tax Break Bill Gives Incentives for Broadway Shows”