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Graduate students deliver AI-driven comedic battles in new party-style game ‘Jazz vs Waffles’

Avery Heeringa, May 25, 2024July 15, 2024

Ever wished you could see Taylor Swift battle a jar of pickles? What about a…

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A professor’s fight for birthing justice

Kayla Lane, May 24, 2024July 22, 2024

Connecting with the women of a birthing center in the South Bronx was important for…

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North Center welcomes new Color Me Mine location

Samantha Ho, May 23, 2024October 4, 2024

Color Me Mine North Center opened on April 4 and is the first city location…

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Call it (radio) fate, call it (radio) karma: The founder of CHIRP Radio’s local music revolution.  

Amelia Rodriguez, May 15, 2024October 4, 2024

As the founder of CHIRP, a cookbook collector, a master fundraiser, radio believer and the…

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Sophomore Kate Larroder finds her home away from home at Columbia College Chicago

Kate Julianne, May 7, 2024October 8, 2024

On the plane to Chicago from the Philippines, Kate Larroder reflected on her decision to…

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Mary Mitchell’s career of advocacy

Greer Stewart, May 6, 2024October 8, 2024

In journalism, there exist individuals who transcend the boundaries of conventional reporting, with storytelling that…

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East-West University professor to screen documentary, share stories of global citizenship

Avery Heeringa, May 6, 2024July 16, 2024

The CNN documentary “Seeing Red: Running With The Bulls” will be screened for a group of students on Tuesday, May 7.

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Food chain CAVA opens new location in Wicker Park

Adriah Hedrick, May 6, 2024October 8, 2024
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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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