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Students customize stuffed animals at the FrankenToys event on the fourth floor of the library on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
FrankenToys provides space for destruction and creativity in a spooky way
FrankenToys showcases the Columbia library as not just books and resources, but a place for creativity and surprise.
Zadyn Higgins
October 28, 2026
Nick Curry, a sophomore animation and computer graphics major, laughs on stage while singing “My Little Pony” during Costume Karaoke in the Hive, celebrating Wicked Week on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
Annual Costume Karaoke brings the energy to Wicked Week
The Wicked Week event hosted by SGA and the Karaoke Club brought together over 60 students to the Hive.
Serenity Burgos
October 28, 2026
Caleb Immel, a first-year theatre arts production and practice major playing “Dr. Murder,” examines participant Sionainn Davis, a junior theatre design and technology major, during the “Dr. Murder’s Extraordinary Magical Healing Program” haunted house at the Columbia Theatre building, 72 E. 11th St., on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Theatre class introduces a run of Dr. Murder, a haunted house experience
Students in the “Topics in Theatre Technology” course created a haunted house to learn about the process of putting together a one-time original show on a tight deadline.
Samantha Mosquera
October 27, 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
Photo by — Zachary Cramer
A little bit of horror and a whole lot of queer: Rocky Horror comes to Columbia
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” cast prepares for their one-night show, wrapping up Wicked Week with a Halloween classic.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez
October 27, 2026
Review: ‘Clayface’ would have worked better as the subplot of a different superhero movie
The latest installment in the DC movie universe can’t tell if it wants to be a body horror film or a B-movie supervillain flick, creating a slope of quality that matches the main character’s descent.
Jubilee Becker-Hall
October 27, 2026
The Latin Ensemble performs a variety of Latin songs on the stage of the Conaway Center on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
In photos: “Colors of Our Culture” highlights students’ creative work
The annual cultural event took place on Friday, Oct. 23, bringing together staff, faculty, students and their families to celebrate the multimodal art created by Latino students.
Sofía Oyarzún
October 24, 2026
Headlines with Will Blakley and Marc Balbarin
October 26, 2026
Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: Bingo Club
Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: Bingo Club
October 23, 2026
Editorial: Columbia’s Semester in LA expansion is the kind of investment students need
Editorial: Columbia’s Semester in LA expansion is the kind of investment students need
The program’s new Hollywood studio and plans to welcome students from more majors could open doors to industry connections and career opportunities, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
October 22, 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
The Latin Ensemble performs a variety of Latin songs on the stage of the Conaway Center on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
En fotos: Colores de Nuestra Cultura destaca la labor creativa estudiantil
El evento cultural y anual se llevó a cabo el viernes con la participación de empleados, profesores, estudiantes y sus familias. Así se celebró una vez más el arte multimodal que producen nuestros estudiantes latinos.
Sofía Oyarzún
October 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