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Chicago exhibit reframes motherhood as strength, not softness

CJClaypoole, February 12, 2026March 12, 2026

 The Chicago Cultural Center’s “Not a Soft Thing” art exhibit pushes back against the idea that motherhood is gentle, effortless or…

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College Students’ Feelings on Dating Apps

William Blakley, February 5, 2026June 15, 2026

By: William Blakley, Maria Soledad Gutierrez, Zadyn Higgins, Ellie Mickey, Jose Morales, Kiara DeWitt, Aaliyah Sims…

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Uncategorized Kevin Schultz takes on terminology and attitudes about liberals in his new book, released in May.

UIC history professor gets political with new book ‘Why Everyone Hates White Liberals’

Morgan Kromer, August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Kevin Schultz did not intend to be a history professor. He was no history buff…

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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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Politics

Too Red, Too Blue: When Politics Becomes a Dealbreaker

Jamari Shelton, May 7, 2025

In today’s dating landscape, love isn’t just about chemistry — it’s about politics. As the…

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Feature

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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Chicagoland

Protesters Come Together to Take Over Downtown Chicago for ‘Hands Off!’

Malik Gamble, April 16, 2025

Groups of people crowded out onto the platform of the Red Line’s Lake station. While…

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Business

Chicago Women Redefine Business on Their Own Terms

Llani Froeber, April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

In honor of Women’s History Month in March coming to an end, the West Town…

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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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