The Columbia Chronicle

How Chicago fans are turning K-pop concerts into community

From trading freebies to hosting themed cafe events, K-pop fans are building communities that extend far beyond concert venues. The genre’s influence around the world is inspiring spaces where shared passion turns strangers into friends.

Kate Julianne Larroder, Campus News Editor
September 23, 2025

Campus fashion finds at The Rack

At The Rack, Columbia’s free thrift store at 916 S. Wabash Ave., students can shop for secondhand clothing and accessories to borrow or keep to wear. The Chronicle’s Angel Cal, a fashion studies major, visited The Rack with Uriel Reyes, a music major whose outfits in the newsroom are legendary. They picked a few standout items to showcase what The Rack has to offer. The store is managed by the School of Fashion and is open on weekdays from 7 a.m to 10 p.m.

Eleanor Lusciatti and María Sanchez Medina
September 17, 2025