CampusThe annual Halloween parade returned to Columbus Drive to factor for its growing size. Artists from all over Chicago, including many Columbia students, walked in the parade to celebrate the city’s artistry.Read Story
CampusColumbia President and CEO Shantay Bolton discussed enrollment gains and financial challenges at the meeting on Friday, Oct. 23.Read Story
CampusThe updated application revises questions and changes how students invite contributors to provide financial information.Read Story

FrankenToys showcases the Columbia library as not just books and resources, but a place for creativity and surprise.

The Wicked Week event hosted by SGA and the Karaoke Club brought together over 60 students to the Hive.

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.
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Runners and spectators marked another year of the city’s signature fall race on Sunday, Oct. 11.

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.

After closing early yesterday due to inclement weather, Riot Fest day three faced delays with a late start.

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.

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“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” cast prepares for their one-night show, wrapping up Wicked Week with a Halloween classic.
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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.