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Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers

Seng Xiong, June 5, 2026June 15, 2026

In Chicago’s nightlife scene, where performance and identity blur into one, Mats Dahlberg is carving…

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An exhibition of remembrance at the National Museum of Mexican Art 

Serenity Burgos, February 19, 2026June 15, 2026

The National Museum of Mexican Art displays art from Mexican communities ranging from Chicago to Jalisco, and no exhibit shows this better than “Dia de los Muertos:…

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Chicago-based indie artist makes a comeback after five years

Samantha Ho, May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

In a dimly lit cocktail bar, surrounded by plants and a sophisticated Jimmy Buffett vibe,…

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Chicago Punk Bands Come Together For Immigrants

Carlos Alanis-Avila, March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Chicago Punk Bands Come Together For Immigrants By Carlos Alanis-Avila A small but crowded basement,…

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Coffee, Candles and Ceramics at Uptown’s First Sip Cafe

Marc Balbarin, March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Looking past the green facade of the establishment, hanging plants and pictures adorn the walls…

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Between the Shore|Lines: An immersive art experience and history lesson all in one

Student Stories, March 5, 2025March 21, 2025

“Shore|Lines,” a multimedia exhibit created by Regina Agu exploring the connections between Black North American…

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Punk Planet and Dan Sinker, 30 years later

Trinity Balboa, November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

At the age of 19, no one expects to start a major magazine that has…

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Lowrider Love: An Exploration of Hispanic Heritage through Art, Cars and Culture

Student Stories, November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

“Dulce Vida,” a multimedia art exhibit in the C33 Gallery, was created by three Latina…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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