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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
Columbia students learn illustration, publishing in Children’s Book Illustration course
Columbia students learn illustration, publishing in Children’s Book Illustration course
The 400-level illustration course offered by the School of Visual Arts lets students explore visual storytelling, develop their portfolios and learn the publishing process through hands-on projects.
Jenna Kottke
October 13, 2026
Filled with laughter, students give a round of applause after a student showcase of comedy improv on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Improv Club strengthens community through Kindness Week event
This semester's Kindness Week focused on both self love and selflessness.
Serenity Burgos
October 10, 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
Aliejha Cullick performs on stage during Columbia's Sweater Weather showcase at the HAUS on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
Sweater Weather kicks off new season of student-run shows
The singer-songwriter showcase on Thursday, Oct. 15 was the first of four events planned by students in the “Venue Management: Practicum” and “Club Management: Practicum.”
Shawn Katz
October 16, 2026
The cast of Comedy Cabaret sing about a bloody moose attack and guts on antlers at Camp Wannapraya in the basement of the Getz Theatre Center on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2026.
‘Comedy Cabaret’ makes its annual return
In preparation of the upcoming sketch show, the crew behind the production prepare and reflect on how the show connects to Chicago and the world at large.
Jubilee Becker-Hall
October 8, 2026
A student loads color film into a 35mm camera at the photography darkrooms on the 10th floor of the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
In a digital age, Columbia photographers return to film
Despite digital photography still being widely used by photographers, Columbia photography students and faculty explained why they still gravitate towards film photography.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
October 6, 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
La leyenda de lucha libre profesional Paloma "La Sriracha Muchacha" Vargas, a la izquierda, y la estudiante Abigail Ehrenberg, a su lado, alzan sus manos tras una demostración en el escenario, mientras Shelbee Taylor, abajo a la izquierda, y un presentador en el micrófono, observan durante el taller de lucha libre en Columbia College Chicago, el martes 13 de octubre de 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