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Fall 2023

THE FIGHT AGAINST YOUR OWN CULTURE

Chicago Talks, January 11, 2024January 4, 2024

VAN ESPINOZA | THE IMAGE MAKER. Inspired by the alternative scenes from Latin America, Queer…

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Fall 2023

ART THAT FILLS THE NEGLECTED SPACE

Chicago Talks, January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

JAVIER SUÁREZ | THE BRANDING DESIGNER. Illustrator Javier Suárez goes beyond Frida Kahlo for Latinx…

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Fall 2023

THE GODLY ARTIST

Chicago Talks, January 7, 2024January 9, 2024

NATHALIA ROCA | THE ILLUSTRATOR. Venezuelan creator finds her inspiration in God. NATHALIA ROCA WAS…

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Fall 2023

SPACE AND STAGE CROSSOVER

Chicago Talks, January 4, 2024January 9, 2024

STEFANIE JARA | THE ACTRESS & DESIGNER. Ecuadorian actress transfers her performance skills and embarks…

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Arts and Culture

CREATIVITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Chicago Talks, December 26, 2023January 8, 2024

ANISSA CAMPOS | THE NAIL ARTIST. Social media catapults Anissa Campos to the red carpet….

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Arts and Culture

ANDEAN RHYTHM AND COLORS IN THE WINDY CITY

Chicago Talks, December 24, 2023January 8, 2024

RUBÉN PACHAS SALDARRIAGA | THE FOLKLORIST. Art instructor brings Peruvian music and dance to Chicago…

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Feature

Andersonville decks the halls with illuminating holiday displays

Samantha Ho, December 23, 2023May 17, 2025

In Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, the light poles are wrapped in twinkle lights and storefronts are…

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Arts and Culture

WHEN MUSIC AND MATHEMATICS COLLIDE

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2023January 8, 2024

LUIS NASSER | THE MUSIC PHYSICIST. Hipster Columbia professor creates challenging music. Born in Mexico…

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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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