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Call it (radio) fate, call it (radio) karma: The founder of CHIRP Radio’s local music revolution.  

Amelia Rodriguez, May 15, 2024October 4, 2024

As the founder of CHIRP, a cookbook collector, a master fundraiser, radio believer and the…

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Arts and Culture

Creator of safe haven for women, nonbinary artists in Chicago

Maya Liquigan, May 14, 2024October 8, 2024

Beate Minkovski says her art is “too in your face.” Through various sculptures and canvases,…

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Sophomore Kate Larroder finds her home away from home at Columbia College Chicago

Kate Julianne, May 7, 2024October 8, 2024

On the plane to Chicago from the Philippines, Kate Larroder reflected on her decision to…

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Mary Mitchell’s career of advocacy

Greer Stewart, May 6, 2024October 8, 2024

In journalism, there exist individuals who transcend the boundaries of conventional reporting, with storytelling that…

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Food chain CAVA opens new location in Wicker Park

Adriah Hedrick, May 6, 2024October 8, 2024
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Opinion

Opinion: Columbia should think about support for Hispanic students amidst HSI delay 

Miranda Bucio, May 6, 2024October 8, 2024

Columbia College Chicago will have to wait until next year to apply for federal grant…

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Feature

Edelman Museum preserves the company and founder’s legacy 

Avery Heeringa, May 3, 2024July 16, 2024

Consisting of personal memos, artifacts and company campaign history, the Edelman Museum in the company’s West Loop office space captures the distinguished history of the company, reports Avery Heeringa.

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West Loop business owner creates inclusive salon  

Claire Gerald, May 1, 2024October 8, 2024

Tips312 owner Meghan Young has been a nail enthusiast since she was 14 years old…

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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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