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23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell

Triniti Waxman, July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Mazzy Star’s “So Tonight That I Might See” is a haunting, holy album that has maintained popularity since nearly 25 years…

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Arts and Culture

Independent festival Grant Slam has second annual celebration with music, makers and creative energy

Lily Thomas, May 28, 2025May 27, 2025

Amongst the grassy Jonquil Park, 40 vendors lined the space while eight bands drew crowds…

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Books

Volumes Bookcafe fosters community through books and beverages

Llani Froeber, May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Large windows overlooking the street beam sunlight onto exposed brick walls lined with bookshelves at…

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Entertainment

What’s the cost of entertainment? Columbia students have thoughts

Student Stories, May 14, 2025August 21, 2025

Reporting by: Mi’ky Crowley, Rebecca Miller, Kelly Parker, Simone Heim, Ava Simone Forster, Vanessa Rodriguez,…

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Arts & Culture

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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Arts & Culture

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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Arts and Culture

Behind DuPage County Hardcore: a Q&A with Dave Hofer

Matt Brady, February 19, 2025February 24, 2025

Dave Hofer holds a cassette tape and takes out the insert, along with the plastic…

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Arts & Culture

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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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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