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Review: Slayyyter transforms Chicago’s House of Blues into the opulent ‘Club Valentine’

Avery Heeringa, November 7, 2023July 16, 2024

The pop sensation took the stage at Chicago’s House of Blues for a euphoric night to remember.

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Arts and Culture

Review: Charlotte Cardin takes her audience on a cathartic roller coaster at Lincoln Hall

Avery Heeringa, November 3, 2023July 16, 2024

The Canadian singer-songwriter took her audience on an energetic trip through her musical catalog.

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Feature

Columbia strike disrupts classes as part-time faculty demand fair contract

Chicago Talks, October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

Dozens of Columbia College Chicago part-time faculty members and students gathered Monday outside of 600…

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Costumes, candy still rule Halloween

Chicago Talks, October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, and after a dip in festivity participation caused by…

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Feature

For workers in the Halloween business, it’s showtime

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

As the Halloween season approaches, consumers across America are gearing up to spend an estimated…

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From Columbia College Chicago to Schubas Tavern: The Music Journey of Dan Apodaca 

Chicago Talks, September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

While Dan Apodaca, 37, has not played the drums in a while, he recognizes the…

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Community

Drilling to Be Best When Faced With the Worst

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2012

We see flashing lights and hear sirens all day and all night. Police cars, fire…

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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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