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The meaning of commitment is changing for Gen Z
The meaning of commitment is changing for Gen Z
Between finances and the endless scrolling on dating apps, Columbia students are re-examining what true love means to them.
William Blakley, Reporter
February 25, 2026
Michael Soto, the former provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, discusses student development during the open forum at the Ferguson Lecture Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Provost finalist calls serving Columbia’s students an ‘ethical imperative’
Michael Soto, a former provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, said the college must serve first-generation and underrepresented students while preparing them for an AI-driven future. A search committee has narrowed the finalists to three candidates. Soto was the second to speak at an open forum on campus this week.
Liam Rieber and Mya DeJesus
February 24, 2026
Melissa Rands, provost candidate from Minneapolis College of Art and Design, discusses faculty development and student success during the open forum in Ferguson Hall on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
Provost finalist Melissa Rands emphasizes faculty investment amid budget pressures
A search committee has narrowed the finalists for Senior Vice President and Provost to three candidates. Rands was the first one to address the campus community on Monday, Feb. 23.
Emma Jolly, Deputy Editor
February 23, 2026
‘It doesn’t feel genuine anymore’: how online misogyny is changing dating
‘It doesn’t feel genuine anymore’: how online misogyny is changing dating
United Nations agencies warn that the spread of online misogyny is reshaping how young people understand gender and relationships.
Vivian Richey, Enterprise editor
February 18, 2026
Costume designer Paul Tazewell featured in new exhibit, showcasing ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’
Costume designer Paul Tazewell featured in new exhibit, showcasing ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’
On view at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the exhibit traces Tazewell’s career and highlights the role costume plays in storytelling.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 13, 2026
Local hair salon in Little Village with a taped up sign not allowing ICE to enter the establishment on Friday, Jan 30, 2026.
Nationwide ‘national shutdown’ protest over federal immigration enforcement and Minneapolis shootings draws mixed reaction
Some Chicago businesses shut their doors for the day, while others warned that a daylong strike could harm small businesses.
Vivian Richey and Marc Balbarin
January 31, 2026
Accessible art in action
The Chicago Park District runs a multi-week ceramics course in the Irving Park neighborhood that is designed to be accessible to Deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired artists.
Emma Jolly, Assistant Campus News Editor
December 23, 2025
Review: ‘Pillion’ drives a motorcycle straight into its audience’s heart
Harry Lighton’s romantic comedy delivers an erotic and serene sensory experience that reminds its audience that they must love themselves before they love someone else.
William Blakley, Reporter
February 13, 2026
Attendees of Sentido's 18th event watch the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny at SRBCC on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
Review: Bad Bunny turned halftime show into cultural reckoning
The global superstar delivered a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rican identity, blending high-energy hits with deep cultural symbolism and a star-studded celebration of the Latin American experience.
Shawn Katz, Reporter
February 9, 2026
Review: ‘Melania’ is a gaudy portrait of the First Lady
The documentary about First Lady Melania Trump is exactly as vain as you expect it to be. With its thinly-veiled messaging, it’s hard to see the documentary as anything other than campaign promotion.
Venus Tapang, Copy Editor
February 9, 2026
Small gifts and trinkets sit on top of an acoustic guitar on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Disengaging to engage: Why I’m skipping swipes and hookups
Between cultural expectations and a packed college schedule, I’ve learned that opting out of U.S. dating culture is a choice. Relationships can wait — and that’s okay.
Kate Julianne Larroder, Campus News Editor
February 25, 2026
A lace slip dress lies on a bed alongside a journal and flowers on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Ableism denies disabled people the intimacy everyone deserves
Intimacy is not just about sex. It’s about truly being seen, and disabled people deserve that connection.
Eleanor Lusciatti, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2026
How dating apps became a playground for narcissists
How dating apps became a playground for narcissists
Dating apps promise connection, but their swipe-driven design may favor narcissistic traits, leaving many daters questioning whether the problem is who they meet or the platforms themselves.
Allison Shelton, Reporter
February 18, 2026
Editor's Note: Pleasure is political
Editor’s Note: Pleasure is political
Sydney Richardson, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2026
Feb. 6, 2026
Cómic: Historias Nuestras
María Paula Sánchez, llustrator
February 25, 2026
Opinión: No dudemos de nuestro poder, la huelga nacional
Opinión: No dudemos de nuestro poder, la huelga nacional
Nacionalmente paros de escuela y huelgas laborales se han llevado a cabo en contra de ICE, un recordatorio que la maquinaria racista de deportación no es tolerada por la población de los Estados Unidos.
Brandon Anaya, Copy Editor
February 16, 2026
A crowd packed the SRBCC in the Hermosa neighborhood in an open format DJ series, along with a Super Bowl viewing event on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
En fotos, Sentido: experimento cultural, pasado y presente, reúne a la comunidad para bailar y ver el Super Bowl 60
Asistentes al evento llenaron el centro cultural Segundo Ruiz Belvis, el centro cultural latino más antiguo de Chicago, en el barrio de Hermosa para su decimoctava edición.
Carlos Alanis-Avila, Assistant Director of Photography
February 9, 2026
Laysha Adame-Ramirez, an Illustrator major, enters the pink line train on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2025.
Estudiantes que viajan diariamente reflexionan sobre presencia de ICE
Para muchos estudiantes, los viajes rutinarios a clases se han convertido en una fuente de miedo e incertidumbre a medida que se acercaba la presencia de oficiales de inmigración este semestre.
Manuel Nocera, La Crónica Editor
December 12, 2025