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Columbia senior’s journey to owning her own company 

Chicago Talks, February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Columbia College Chicago student Jewel Baker first started creating music videos and competing in photography…

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News

Protesters for Palestine lead caravan through Chicago

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

On December 8, 2023, the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized a caravan from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview across Interstate 90.

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Fall 2023

FROM BIG DREAMS TO MOVIE SCENES

Chicago Talks, January 31, 2024January 8, 2024

CARLOS LERMA | THE VIDEO STORYTELLER. Inspired by YouTube videos Carlos Lerma keeps developing his…

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Arts and Culture

Accessibility and art in Hyde Park 

Chicago Talks, January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

The tables in the room were filled with beautiful handmade plates, bowls, vases and earrings….

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Fall 2023

PRÊT~À~PORTER ART

Chicago Talks, January 29, 2024February 1, 2024

ANAHÍ RODRÍGUEZ | THE MULTIMEDIA PAINTER. From canvas, digital and wearable art on clothing, Anahí…

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Fall 2023

ANONYMOUS LETTERS COME TO LIFE ON STAGE

Chicago Talks, January 27, 2024January 8, 2024

NORBELLA AGUILAR | THE DANCE PERFORMER. Domestic violence, immigration, and mental health issues become music…

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Fall 2023

FROM PENCILS, OIL PAINT AND DIGITAL ART TO ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

Chicago Talks, January 25, 2024January 8, 2024

ABEL ARCINIEGA | THE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER. For Abel Arciniega, all his art is Latino driven….

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Fall 2023

SKIN DEEP

Chicago Talks, January 23, 2024January 8, 2024

ÁNGEL MORILLAS | THE SKIN ARTIST. From Colombia to the Bronx to Columbia, Ángel Morillas…

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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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