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‘Act Well Your Part:’ Hull-House Theatre’s Legacy as a Model for Artistic Response to Challenging Political Times

Naomi Ashkenazy, May 21, 2025May 20, 2025

“What is the right response to the kind of fascist regime that we seem to…

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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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The Educator Who Listened: Mariah Nichelle’s Mental Health Mission

Shawn Katz, May 1, 2025April 30, 2025

Mariah Nichelle’s journey from teaching to becoming a dean and now working at a mental…

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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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Disability Representation in Media: More Than a Label

Anna Bitz, February 18, 2025February 17, 2025

Although the news media has improved how it depicts issues of disability, some argue it…

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Video: Lincoln Park Conservatory champions sustainability amid fundraising challenges

Lauren Schmit, February 12, 2025February 11, 2025

Rafael Rosa, the executive director of the Lincoln Park Conservatory, is leading the charge for…

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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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Milagro Means Miracle: Joseph Rosado’s moment for positive change

Gavin Lipinski, October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

When Joseph Rosado was only five, he and his family immigrated from San Juan, Puerto…

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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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