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

Ava Simone Forster, April 30, 2026November 5, 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, 2026November 5, 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

Two friends’ passing comes with a painful lesson: ‘Loss is unavoidable, grief is not linear’ 

Katia Jackson, April 30, 2026November 5, 2026

   A few Mondays ago, while doom scrolling Facebook, I stumbled upon a photo of my friend…

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Arts and Culture

Featured poem: Creative Writing student describes his creative flow in ‘Writer’s World’

Jordan J Lee, April 23, 2026November 5, 2026

Jordan J. Lee is a junior at Columbia College, studying Creative Writing. He focuses on poetry and fiction and has a special love for…

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Chicagoland

Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 

Morgan Kromer, April 16, 2026November 5, 2026

Columbia College journalism student Morgan Kromer offers an inside look at the Care for Real food pantry. It provides resources…

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Business

Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 

Frida Scheffler-Gonzalez, April 16, 2026November 5, 2026

Cuddle Bunny owner Barbara “BB” Burdick has turned a lifelong affection for animals into a quiet…

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Opinion

For student from Beijing, ‘No matter how far you wander, you come back to where you started’  

Angel An, March 26, 2026November 5, 2026

Angel An is a junior at Columbia College studying arts management, with a focus on…

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Arts and Culture

Behind the scenes at Morkes Chocolates in Huntley, Illinois.

JoElla Malmquist, March 12, 2026November 5, 2026

At Morkes Chocolates in Huntley, Illinois, the work of making candy and seasonal treats is…

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Opinion

  • Friendships and partnerships have evolved; Columbia students explain how and why
    by ChicagoTalks
  • 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
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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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