In the center of Millenium Park sits one of Chicago\u2019s most iconic landmarks, colloquially known as The Bean.
The Bean, formally titled Cloud Gate, is a large and reflective sculpture akin to a rounded mirror. Pedestrians often stop and take selfies, their bodies warping in the structure\u2019s reflection.
While the Medill cherubs program doesn\u2019t have a designated trip to Millenium Park, many students wander there during trips into the city.
For Tomas Moran of Wheaton, Illinois, The Bean is \u201csynonymous with Chicago\u201d and a place necessary to visit during the four-week program. For others, the sculpture even evoked an emotional response.
\u201cWhen I first saw The Bean, I genuinely teared up,\u201d Dalton Hanna of Los Angeles said.
Of those who have stumbled into Millenium Park, many have found a place they enjoy in the area. One may pass by performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion adjacent to The Bean or have lunch at one of the many restaurants and cafes on Randolph Street where the structure resides.
Although Ishaan Tipirneni of Lexington, Massachusetts, thought the structure was \u201coverrated,\u201d spending time with his friends made the location more enjoyable.
\u201cThe Bean brings people together,\u201d Tipirneni said.
Lindsey Steel of Los Altos, California, has yet to see The Bean and hopes for a chance to before the program comes to a close.
\u201cIt’s just such an interesting structure, especially the reflective surface,\u201d she said. \u201cIt is something that you don’t see anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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