A Columbia faculty member with a knack for words proves that hip-hop has the power to transform lives.
Fall 2023
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PERSONAL STRUGGLES GET FULL EXPOSURE
ANAHÍ VELÁZQUEZ | THE PORTRAITIST. Mexican American photographer channels her creativity through constructed images. What…
Fall 2023
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RAWNESS, AUTHENTICITY AND ROCK’n’ROLL
ALBERTO ABREU | THE GUITARIST. From Santana to the Strokes, Alberto Abreu shares his chords….
Fall 2023
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LET YOUR INSPIRATION INSPIRE OTHERS ONE MURAL AT A TIME
PIERRE LUCERO | THE MURALIST. For painter Pierre Lucero, open public spaces are the city…
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Earth’s most vital resource: the crisis happening beneath Chicago
A recent New York Times investigation across all 50 states revealed that policies surrounding groundwater usage were outdated and lacked uniformity. Illinois in particular has faced problems with improper regulation last year.
Fall 2023
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QUEER, LATINX AND FAT
MEL VALENTINE VARGAS | THE GRAPHIC STORYTELLER. Columbia graduate transforms challenges into visual storytelling. BASED…
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Laugh Factory Chicago’s groundbreaking all-Asian comedy show
Laugh Factory Chicago’s all-Asian comedy show sets out to break barriers and inspire a new generation of comedians.
Fall 2023
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REFLECTIONS OF IDENTITY AND PAIN
MARCOS RAYA | THE ARTIST. Multifaceted artist Marcos Raya, a living legend in the Chicago…