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Fashion

Chicago’s biggest fashion shoot – Steampunk in the Extreme

Chicago Talks, September 10, 2014

According to Amie Hana, the event organizer, this was the largest fashion photo shoot in…

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Just for Fun

Canon Says Don’t Miss the Supermoon in September

Chicago Talks, September 8, 2014

On September 9th, the astrological phenomena and amazing photo opp, “supermoon“, will dominate the night…

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Arts & Culture

Local Business Offers Chicago Art Hunt Adventure

Chicago Talks, September 8, 2014

Bottle & Bottega is sending local Chicago residents scavenging for artistic treasures. The Art Hunt,…

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Longer Reads

Map for Navigating Society Should be More than Good Story

Chicago Talks, September 7, 2014

Aisha Butler, Michael Lansu, Tracy Swartz, Lolly Bowean, Alex Kotlowitz and Darryl Holliday  took on questions…

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Fashion

Fashion Flair: Myths about Wearing a Salwar Kameez

Chicago Talks, September 1, 2014

The salwar kameez is perhaps the most widely preferred ethnic wear in India and in…

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Arts & Culture

Get Artistic at West Chicago’s Community Block Party

Chicago Talks, August 18, 2014

Columbia’s alumni continue to use talent and imagination after they graduate. Focused on “authoring the…

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Just for Fun

Weird Al Writes One for the Grammarians

Chicago Talks, August 7, 2014

Published in July, “Weird Al” Yankovic’s new album “Mandatory Fun”  hit #1 on Billboard Hot 200 album…

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Cooking & Food

Kimchi to K-Pop: MC JIN Headlines Chicago’s Korean Festival

Chicago Talks, August 6, 2014

This year’s Chicago Korean Festival will be held on August 9-10, between 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m, at…

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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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