Lake Michigan Twilight Cruise Co.

151 Wabasha Drive, Chicago, IL 60610 312-544-6779 FAX 312-544-0097 Contact: Alexa Duby, General Manager

October 31, 2013 Twilight Cruise Company Expands Fleet CHICAGO Twilight Cruise Co. have announced the production of two new cruise ships, the Morning Star and the Comet. The two ships are currently being built at BethO-Blarney Iron Works, in Doublemill, Scotland, and are expected to launch in mid-May. Both will be accessible to travelers in the forthcoming summer season. We are very excited about our companys additions, states General Manager, Alexa Duby. These $3.2 million ships are expected to double our passenger count, and likely double the companys annual revenues. Revenues are predicted to soar with the unveiling of the Morning Star and the Comet, both of which are diesel-powered catamarans, upgraded from the less efficient standard yacht class diesel powered engines; both new ships also have a capacity of 185 passengers, which is a thirty-percent increase on the capacity of the previous ships. Importantly for future patrons, the new high-end ships will be lined with luxurious interiors and features which greatly enhance the patrons experience aboard the liners, all combining for an even more pleasant experience aboard Twilight cruises. For more information regarding the new additions, please contact General Manager, Alexa Duby. The Lake Michigan Twilight Cruise Co. has been in service for the past 12 years, and operates two dinner cruise ships that depart from Chicago, as well as brunch, dinner, and late-night cocktail cruises on Lake Michigan. Cruising season begins early June and runs until the end of October. With 45,000 passengers and two ships, the company earned a $1.69 million of revenue last season, making it their best year yet.

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City College
151 Wabasha Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 312-554-6779 FAX 312-554-0099 zxc Contact: Alexa Duby, Director of Student Work-Study

October 1, 2013

City College Mitigates Government Cuts

CHICAGO Following the recent decision to cut the Federal Governments work-study .programs, City College is announcing they will not be cutting students from the program. Unfortunately, all colleges and universities have been similarly affected by the loss in funding. In order to mitigate the loss, the City College administration has decided to cut five percent of the hours worked by the work-study students, instead of five percent of the individuals enrolled in the program. This decision results in the loss of zero jobs, and limits each students loss of funding to a minimum. Students may have concerns regarding the reductions in financial support, explains the Director of Student Work-Study, Alexa Duby. Despite not being great news, City College faculty is committed to ensuring that all students receive the necessary funding and will continue to pursue their education at City College. Any questions regarding the new regulations, please contact Student Work-Study Program Director, Alexa Duby.

City College is a two-year institution, and has approximately fifteen-thousand students enrolled. About 20 percent of those students are involved in the work-study student program and rely on federal aid to pay for their education. Financing aside, the workstudy program has many other benefits; the program encourages students to be a part of their campus community, it helps students receive the exceptional education they deserve, and importantly, ensures graduation in a timely manner.

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