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Columbia senior’s journey to owning her own company 

Chicago Talks, February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Columbia College Chicago student Jewel Baker first started creating music videos and competing in photography…

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Protesters for Palestine lead caravan through Chicago

Chicago Talks, February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

On December 8, 2023, the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized a caravan from SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview across Interstate 90.

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Arts and Culture

Accessibility and art in Hyde Park 

Chicago Talks, January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

The tables in the room were filled with beautiful handmade plates, bowls, vases and earrings….

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Arts and Culture

How hip-hop transformed an emcee’s life

Chicago Talks, January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

A Columbia faculty member with a knack for words proves that hip-hop has the power to transform lives.

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Arts and Culture

Laugh Factory Chicago’s groundbreaking all-Asian comedy show

Chicago Talks, January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

Laugh Factory Chicago’s all-Asian comedy show sets out to break barriers and inspire a new generation of comedians.

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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

BraveSoul Movement co-founder reflects on her career

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2023December 22, 2023

Choreographer and co-founder of hip-hop and street-dance company BraveSoul Movement Kelsa “K-Soul” Rieger-Haywood shares her…

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Chicago journalists honor media workers killed in Gaza

Chicago Talks, December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

Images depicting people smiling in press vests, hugging their children and holding cameras filled the…

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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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