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Erik Overton remembered for his dedication to serving Columbia community
Erik Overton remembered for his dedication to serving Columbia community
By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
Abad Viquez shoots a basketball at his backyard court in North Park on Oct. 7, 2022. When Viquez was younger and learning how to play basketball, others would say he wouldn’t be able to, something Viquez was determined to prove wrong. “I just want to remind people with disabilities that your disability doesnt find you like, anythings possible at the end of the day,” Viquez said.
Dismantling the definition: Columbia student spreads message of ‘your disability doesn’t define you’ through clothing brand
By Sam Tucker, Photojournalist
Katina Donoghue poses nude in a seated position on her calves for McKeehen exhibition REVEAL, photographed Jan. 30, at Columbias Arcade Building. McKeehens photographs include a note titled Repairmen, which includes insight of a chronic sickness she endured throughout her childhood.
MFA student photographer reveals the world of burlesque
By John Pollock, Multimedia Reporter
We are not a monolith: Jewish people of color talk balancing both religious and racial identities
'We are not a monolith': Jewish people of color talk balancing both religious and racial identities
By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
A dancer from CIRCLES: going in took the stage on Friday, Feb. 10. The show, a full-length dance celebrating #BlackGirlMagic, was held at 1306 S. Michigan Ave.
Black-centered dance performance highlights social, racial issues
By Cierra Lemott, Multimedia Reporter
Patience Kirkland, 19, a sophomore photography major, enjoys a moment to herself before heading to her next class on Thursday, Feb. 2. Kirkland said her close relationship with her mother and as well as discussing sex topics from a young age allowed her to navigate her sex journey in a healthy and safe way.
Religion, culture, society: Students talk perspective on sexual identity
By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
Signs carried by protestors are held during the climate strike protest in front of the Chase Tower, located at 10 S. Dearborn St., on Friday, March 3. People gathered to protest companies that invest millions of dollars in the fossil fuel industry.
Youth climate activists march against fossil fuel investments
By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
A gallery of portraits line the wall of the exhibit, The Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice, at 180 N. Michigan Ave., scheduled to run through Sept. 17. Portraits are accompanied by a short biography about the authors and a QR code providing visuals symbolizing the authors work.
Exhibit explores century of Black literature at the American Writer's Museum in Chicago
By Vivian Richey, Staff Reporter
Paul Vallas, mayoral candidate, addresses his supporters at his election party on Feb. 28. The large crowd gathered at 838 W. Kinzie St. to support him as they waited for results and other candidates to concede.
Voters experience pre-runoff jitters, calling for unity with concerns around crime, transportation 
By Michelle Meyer, Staff Reporter
Editorial: Columbia resources are abundant but elusive
Editorial: Columbia resources are abundant but elusive
By The Editorial Board
Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner spoke at a community forum to gain supporters for his bid for mayor on Jan 26. Buckner a state representative from the 26th district hopes to replace current mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Endorsement: Kambium 'Kam' Buckner for mayor
By The Editoral Board
More study abroad options? Yes! But existing programs have value, too.
More study abroad options? Yes! But existing programs have value, too.
By Kathie Bergquist
Media Hub Minute Episode 11
Media Hub Minute Episode 11
By Justice Lewis, Opinions Editor
Media Hub Minute Episode 10
Media Hub Minute Episode 10
By John Pollock and Andres Guerra
Media Hub Minute Episode 9
Media Hub Minute Episode 9
By Sam Tucker, Photojournalist
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