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Halloween-themed artwork for sale sits on shelves at the 2026 Shop Columbia Dark Market on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
The Dark Market returns to Shop Columbia with cozy Halloween theme
From glowing decorations and spooky prints, the Shop Columbia Dark Market features student artwork for purchase during the Fall season.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez
October 19, 2026
Alums Chinaa Orr, Casera Heining, also known as DJ Ca$h Era, and Da’Nelle Grier speak on how Columbia set the foundation for their careers at the Hive on the third floor of 618 S. Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026.
How Columbia’s Black Student Union helped three alumni build their creative careers
The 2017 and 2018 graduates returned to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 14 to share their entrepreneurial journeys at “Black Entrepreneurs in Conversation.”
Angel Cal
October 18, 2026
Columbia students gather for the Sampaguita Celebration, celebrating Filipino Heritage Month at 618 S. Michigan Ave. on Oct. 14, 2026.
Columbia celebrates Filipino culture with Sampaguita Celebration
Students explored Filipino culture through history, fashion and food at an event held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, hosted by Student Belonging and Persistence.
Jenna Kottke
October 15, 2026
Thousands of runners make their way along the course during the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
In pictures: Scenes from the 48th Chicago Marathon
Runners and spectators marked another year of the city’s signature fall race on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Anthony Hernandez and Zachary Cramer
October 11, 2026
Crowds gather near Millennium Park and East Madison Street to watch the Chicagohenge sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
In pictures: Chicagohenge sunset draws people to Loop
As commuters walked through Chicago on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, the sun set between the skyscrapers, a phenomenon that happens around the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Zadyn Higgins
September 23, 2026
An attendee yells and holds up the devil horn hand gesture at the Radical Stage barricade during Haywire 617's set at Riot Fest on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Riot Fest persists despite rain and mud
After closing early yesterday due to inclement weather, Riot Fest day three faced delays with a late start.
Carlos Alanis-Avila
September 20, 2026
A person crowd-surfs during Fleshwater's set at the Roots Stage at Riot Fest on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
The 21st edition of Riot Fest brings out rock and roll fans
Rock fans across the midwest and beyond join day one of Riot Fest. Thousands of attendees spent day one crowd-surfing and experiencing circle pits across all five stages.
Carlos Alanis-Avila
September 18, 2026
Review: ‘Other Mommy’ is both a middling film and a poor adaptation
Josh Malerman’s “Incidents Around the House” has been brought to the big screen under an entirely new title, and with an almost completely different plot that misses the point of the original.
Jubilee Becker-Hall
October 18, 2026
Professional wrestling legend Paloma "La Sriracha Muchacha" Vargas, left, and student Abigail Ehrenberg, right, raise their hands next to Christopher Ramírez, an adjunct instructor in the School of Theatre and Dance, after an on-stage demonstration, while Shelbee Taylor, bottom left, looks from the floor during a pro wrestling workshop at Columbia College Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
Mexican lucha libre workshop celebrates end of Hispanic Heritage Month
The event was presented by the School of Theatre and Dance and offered the opportunity to meet a professional wrestler and learn wrestling techniques.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
October 18, 2026
Dancers pose under dramatic stage lighting during the "CounterBalance" 15th Anniversary Showcase at the Dance Center at 1306 S. Michigan Ave. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Momenta’s ‘CounterBalance’ showcases disabled dancers
“CounterBalance” began in an office conference room in 2009. Today, the showcase features 21 dancers with disabilities. The event was sponsored by Columbia’s Dance Center.
Serenity Burgos
October 17, 2026
Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: BSU Entrepreneurship
Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: BSU Entrepreneurship
October 16, 2026
Headlines with Will Blakley and Anna Bitz
October 12, 2026
Columbia must be transparent about student job cuts
Columbia must be transparent about student job cuts
As the college works to reduce its projected $18 million deficit, students deserve clear answers about any changes to campus employment and how those decisions will affect their income, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
October 15, 2026
Editorial: A concrete plan for Columbia’s next steps will calm uncertainty
Editorial: A concrete plan for Columbia’s next steps will calm uncertainty
Enrollment and retention are up, a sign of hope for Columbia’s future. But the college needs to provide specifics about how it will address the remaining $18 million projected deficit, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
October 8, 2026
Columbia’s projected budget deficit has decreased by more than half. What comes next?
Columbia’s projected budget deficit has decreased by more than half. What comes next?
Columbia’s interim chief financial officer told the Faculty Senate that the college’s projected budget deficit will fall to about $18 million this fiscal year. Now the college needs to be transparent about how it will tackle the remaining deficit, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
October 1, 2026
After East-West University raised the rental cost, Columbia’s student-run clubs pay the price 
After East-West University raised the rental cost, Columbia’s student-run clubs pay the price 
East-West University’s higher rates led Columbia to reduce gym hours, but the college’s effort to divide the remaining time equally doesn’t account for the different needs of student organizations, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
September 24, 2026
Professional wrestling legend Paloma "La Sriracha Muchacha" Vargas, left, and student Abigail Ehrenberg, right, raise their hands next to Christopher Ramírez, an adjunct instructor in the School of Theatre and Dance, after an on-stage demonstration, while Shelbee Taylor, bottom left, looks from the floor during a pro wrestling workshop at Columbia College Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
Un taller de lucha libre mexicana para celebrar el fin del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El evento fue presentado por la Escuela de Teatro y Danza, y ofreció la oportunidad de conocer a una luchadora profesional para aprender técnicas de lucha libre.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
October 15, 2026
Photo by — Zachary Cramer
La anticipada actuación de Mi Gente triunfa en Soldier Field y eleva la latinidad de Columbia
Tras su histórico debut en el partido de los Chicago Bears el 28 de septiembre, los integrantes de Mi Gente reflexionan sobre el impacto emocional y cultural de llevar su arte a un escenario de la NFL.
Anthony Hernandez
October 7, 2026
Estudiantes de secundaria, estudiantes universitarios que buscan transferirse, estudiantes adultos, familiares y 40 universidades, colmaron la 2.ª edición del evento Chicago Latino College Expo, el cual se celebró en el quinto piso del Centro Estudiantil el martes 15 de Septiembre del 2026.
Latino College Expo informa a potenciales estudiantes sobre recursos, programas al servicio de estudiantes latinos de todo el país
El evento ofreció admisión y becas inmediatas a estudiantes de varias universidades con estatus de institución al servicio de estudiantes hispanos, que cumplan con los requisitos.
Sofía Oyarzún
September 16, 2026
Nicole Nicolalde Photo by — Zachary Cramer
Estudiantes de música en Columbia recuerdan sus raíces latinas mientras definen su identidad musical
Participando en conjuntos musicales, tomando cursos y colaborando, los estudiantes y graduados de música de Columbia incorporan sus influencias culturales en sus propias creaciones.
Sofía Oyarzún
September 15, 2026