Momenta’s ‘CounterBalance’ showcases disabled dancers
“CounterBalance” began in an office conference room in 2009. Today, the showcase features 21 dancers with disabilities. The event was sponsored by Columbia’s Dance Center.
Arts & Culture
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.”
‘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.
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.
Review: ‘Forgotten Island’ is perfectly okay
Dreamworks’ 2026 film delivers with strong messages, but with pacing too quick for its own good.
Review: ‘Primetime’ tells a fictional story rather than the true reality
The new “Primetime” film takes us behind the scenes of Chris Hansen’s “How To Catch A Predator” and shows the infamous shocking moments the audience never forgets while also adding details to make this a classic A24 thriller film.
Review: The Legend of Zelda is sidelined on its own anniversary in recent Nintendo Directs
For the first time, Nintendo hosted two Nintendo Directs back to back. Despite it being The Legend of Zelda’s anniversary, it’s overshadowed by Metroid and Kirby.
Columbia alum finds her place in costume design
After discovering the entertainment industry through Columbia’s Semester in LA program, Alayna Bell-Price built a career designing costumes for ABC’s “9-1-1.”
Columbia alumni feature local filmmakers with Sweet Void Cinema
The Humboldt Park-based organization screens local films, hosts workshops and festivals and connects emerging filmmakers with industry professionals.
Former Columbia student creates community through public artworks
Frida Mejia, a recent graduate of Columbia, has had her work displayed in music festivals like Lollapalooza and Sueños.
Fruitbatz gives queer creatives a place of their own
Founded by three Columbia graduates, the online magazine is creating space for queer and neurodivergent artists while tapping into a renewed interest in independent publishing, creative freedom and community beyond the algorithm.
