When I was young, I lived in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, but we moved to the Midway neighborhood when I was in…
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‘Hanoi is the city where the past and present sit next to each other’
I’m an international student, and I didn’t grow up here in the States. My hometown is Hanoi, Vietnam, and…
Culturally rich Little Village is home to vibrant business and close-knit neighbors
I grew up in Little Village for the first nine years of my life, but…
From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following
Before they were packing houses or booking professional stages, the members of Phat Dragon were squeezing nine people into a dorm room and…
Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual
The “Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series” exhibit, a collaboration between the Chicago Cultural Center and the Chicago Design Museum, is…
Featured poem: Creative Writing student describes his creative flow in ‘Writer’s World’
Jordan J. Lee is a junior at Columbia College, studying Creative Writing. He focuses on poetry and fiction and has a special love for…
Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows
Columbia College journalism student Morgan Kromer offers an inside look at the Care for Real food pantry. It provides resources…
Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend
Cuddle Bunny owner Barbara “BB” Burdick has turned a lifelong affection for animals into a quiet…