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Opinion

Finding the right high school can change your life 

Zariya Caldwell, June 10, 2026June 15, 2026

I grew up on the north side of Minneapolis, in a mostly Black neighborhood. Although I was…

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Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers

Seng Xiong, June 5, 2026June 15, 2026

In Chicago’s nightlife scene, where performance and identity blur into one, Mats Dahlberg is carving…

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Opinion

‘Hanoi is the city where the past and present sit next to each other’ 

Tinto Tran, May 28, 2026June 15, 2026

I’m an international student, and I didn’t grow up here in the States. My hometown is Hanoi, Vietnam, and…

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Opinion

Culturally rich Little Village is home to vibrant business and close-knit neighbors   

Natalie Hernandez, May 28, 2026June 15, 2026

I grew up in Little Village for the first nine years of my life, but…

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Fashion

Marie Parie Boutique owner puts a whimsical spin on fashion and vintage treasures 

Christina Cohns, May 26, 2026June 15, 2026

Heidi Giammarese’s passion for French boutique clothing was sparked when she traveled to France with her grandmother as a child. Her interest grew when she visited France again in her early 20s and explored independent shops that specialized in vibrant fabrics and various designs.  “I had visited beautiful shops that I loved and was inspired to change the direction of my store,” said Giammarese, now the owner…

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Opinion

When everyone in your tiny hometown knows your business, it’s time to go 

Charley Sonneman, May 26, 2026June 15, 2026

I grew up in northern Minnesota, in a suburb of Duluth called Esko. It sits…

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Arts and Culture

From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 

Ava Simone Forster, April 30, 2026June 15, 2026

Before they were packing houses or booking professional stages, the members of Phat Dragon were squeezing nine people into a dorm room and…

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Arts and Culture

Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 

Sh'Mara Chism, April 30, 2026June 15, 2026

The “Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series” exhibit, a collaboration between the Chicago Cultural Center and the Chicago Design Museum, is…

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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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