Agustin L Alamo

Hello! My name is Agustin but most people know me as August or Auggie. Currently, I am a Master of Arts student in Journalism at DePaul University, focusing on Sports Journalism. As I continue building my portfolio, I’m drawn to the crossroads of sports, media coverage and connecting with viewers. My background includes writing for The DePaulia, hosting The Next Chapter of Sports podcast and hands-on experience in student radio. I’m passionate about covering sports through writing, broadcasting and announcing—always aiming to grow and evolve in today’s fast-paced media world.

My Articles

La comunidad de La Villita continúa bajo alerta ante temores de deportaciónes masivas a pesar de que aun no se materializan

En La Villita, un barrio predominantemente latino al suroeste de Chicago, el temor a las deportaciones masivas por la administración de Donald Trump ha reconfigurado la vida diaria de muchos inmigrantes en el área.

Un sentimiento de miedo, tensión e incertidumbre invade a muchos de sus residentes mientras lidian con las estrictas políticas migratorias de Trump.

Eladio Gutiérrez Fernández, quien ha sido vendedor ambulante durante más de dos décadas en la calle 26, dijo que le preocupa que ICE (Inmigración y Control de Aduanas) aparezca mientras él vende elotes y lo pueda arrestar.

Chicago’s Little Village on edge amid deportation concerns

In Little Village, a predominantly Latine neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest side, the fear of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations has reshaped the daily life of the immigrant community.

A sense of fear, tension and uncertainty invades many of its residents as they grapple with Trump’s strict immigration policies.

Eladio Gutiérrez Fernández, who has been a street vendor for over two decades on the corner of 26th street, said he worries that ICE will show up while he sells elotes, street...

Digital divide threatens equity over U.S. elections among technical dependence

As the world relies on digital technology, there is a significant division between those with reachable vital resources and those without.

This eternal gap, known as the digital divide, has become a huge obstacle to equity and opportunity here in the United States. 

As we know, millions of Americans enjoy access to the internet through education, jobs and as a means of social participation.

Martha Martinez-Firestone, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, spoke about her ideas on...

Assessing the viability of the Chicago Bears’ lakefront stadium plan

Last month, the Chicago Bears announced their proposal for a new state-of-the-art stadium near the lakefront.

The $4.7 billion project in Burnham Park would include a new publicly owned multi-use stadium.

It would be located south of Soldier Field and would be a major component of a year-round park-based culture and recreation center.

“I am optimistic about it,” sophomore Stephanie Briggs said. “My main concern, especially with recent proposals from other teams, is the idea of having a partially...

Beyond ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’: We need to educate ourselves – and vote

Having lived in Chicago for more than 20 years, I have seen it all. Good, neutral and bad politicians.

Ultimately, the result behind keeping promises deteriorates many voters’ vision of a candidate.

Many young voters feel uninterested in voting. They’re disillusioned by their choices for president. A lot of them feel their vote doesn’t matter nor make a difference at all.

Personally, I’ve always thought that voting mattered, but there’s a lot of pessimism. 

Like any other president, President Jo...

Bears fans hopeful for franchise revival with new first-round picks

“With the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams, Quarterback, Southern California.”

Fans erupted with elation. Pandemonium rose with a chant, “Let’s go Bears! Let’s go Bears! Let’s go Bears!”

On April 25, fans felt hopeful for the upcoming Bears season.

Caleb Williams, Quarterback from the University of Southern California, hopes to bring in joy and excitement as the Bears QB in this 2024 season.

Williams, who wishes immortality with the organization...