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A monstera grows in Chicago: How taking care of houseplants can help you

A monstera grows in Chicago: How taking care of houseplants can help you

June 17, 2021
Column: I’ll never say ‘goodbye,’ but I will say I am eternally grateful

Column: I’ll never say ‘goodbye,’ but I will say I am eternally grateful

May 6, 2021
Last week Columbia was granted formal approval to serve as a vaccination site by the state and will now require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the Fall 2021 semester. File Photo/

BREAKING: Required COVID-19 vaccinations approved, could begin on campus as early as this week

April 19, 2021
Michelle Duster, an adjunct instructor in the Business and Entrepreneurship Department, spoke at Columbias Collective Impact webinar about her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells.

‘Her name was starting to fade from public memory’: Michelle Duster shares her fight to honor Ida B. Wells

February 4, 2021
First student forum of 2021 with the administration sees low turnout, open discussion

First student forum of 2021 with the administration sees low turnout, open discussion

February 1, 2021
From ‘Somewhere’ to the ‘Nutcracker,’ Lakeside Pride hosts concert with a twist

From ‘Somewhere’ to the ‘Nutcracker,’ Lakeside Pride hosts concert with a twist

December 18, 2020
Leah Tolliver (front left), a sophomore film and television major, created the Soul Sisters group to establish a community for Black women on Columbia’s campus. She hopes to cement their group as a permanent fixture of Columbia, even after she graduates.

‘It makes me feel wanted’: Campus group gives Black women a place to be themselves

December 4, 2020
In an open virtual discussion throught the Student Government Association, President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim addressed student and faculty concerns and announced some changes for the spring semester.

Virtual talk with Dr. Kim addresses COVID testing, tuition, the end of the Columbia Chi app and more

November 12, 2020
A thumbs-up of approval from a first-time voter excited to participate in the democratic process.

‘This is the first time’: Rohingya-Americans in Chicago cast their ballots

October 28, 2020
‘Share this’: CFAC hosts town hall on health concerns for students, faculty

‘Share this’: CFAC hosts town hall on health concerns for students, faculty

September 30, 2020
The last row of sunflowers remain in bloom at Sunflower City under the Garfield Green Line stop.

If a sunflower blooms in a city, does it make a difference?

September 28, 2020
Eat, drink and meet bunnies: Four places to visit this fall

Eat, drink and meet bunnies: Four places to visit this fall

September 2, 2020
Opinion: People cannot pretend the coronavirus pandemic is over

Opinion: People cannot pretend the coronavirus pandemic is over

August 4, 2020
Politics and religion: Student poems published in anthology series

Politics and religion: Student poems published in anthology series

May 29, 2020

"Over The Rainbow" - Porchlight By Request from Porchlight Music Theatre on Vimeo.

Chicago theatre community journeys ‘over the rainbow’ to connect with audience

May 20, 2020
A sterling example of what journalism should be: Ida B. Wells wins Pulitzer Prize

‘A sterling example of what journalism should be’: Ida B. Wells wins Pulitzer Prize

May 8, 2020
Theatre students turn to online spaces to salvage canceled productions as their classes also move online in the coronavirus-induced digital age.

The show must go on for Columbia’s theatre classes and shows

April 29, 2020
From apps to home deliveries, farmers markets are adjusting to the coronavirus

From apps to home deliveries, farmers markets are adjusting to the coronavirus

April 26, 2020
Freshman arts management major Emma Ivy finds time to make music, work at Shop Columbia and create her own earring business while taking 18 course credits.

DIY jobs: Pandemic fails to stop students’ drive to create side hustles

April 20, 2020
Stay home, tune in: Zoos and animal shelters get creative to connect with animal lovers

Stay home, tune in: Zoos and animal shelters get creative to connect with animal lovers

April 7, 2020
Lally Doerrer watches former Vice President Joe Bidens virtual town hall.

‘Am I on camera?’: Biden campaign grapples with virtual campaigning in the coronavirus era

March 14, 2020
Chicagos first female mayor, Jane Byrne, played by Christine Mary Dunford, is immortalized on the stage in Her Honor Jane Byrne.

Chicago’s infamous publicity stunt makes theatrical debut nearly 40 years later

March 14, 2020
(From left) Kate Roberts and Kassidy Graf created their channel Jerry Crew Comedy while in high school as a way to share inside jokes with subscribers.

Lights, camera, subscribe

February 24, 2020
New tabletop game reimagines infamous serial killer H. H. Holmes

New tabletop game reimagines infamous serial killer H. H. Holmes

February 18, 2020
USofCC gives out hand-made valentines with grievances ahead of contract negotiations, Friday Feb. 14.

Staff union hosts ‘Love-in’ rally before negotiations

February 14, 2020
Erotic audio content helps followers find their sweet spot without a partner on site

Erotic audio content helps followers find their sweet spot without a partner on site

February 6, 2020
One day before the Iowa Caucus is set to take place, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 2020. At 38 years old, Buttigieg is the youngest candidate running.

Democrats deliver last pitch to Iowans before first-in-nation caucus

February 3, 2020
Musician Lizzo won three Grammy awards Sunday, Jan. 26,

Opinion: Took a DNA test, turns out the world 100% doesn’t care what you think about women’s weight

February 1, 2020
With the panel comprised of four Columbia alumni, the Ad Club student organization hosted the panel Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building.

Ad Club’s creative panel gives a glimpse into life after college

December 20, 2019
The Encompassing Center on 3019 W. Harrison St is a mental health facility located at the West Side of Chicago.

Latest community-run mental health center opens on West Side

December 7, 2019
Odd Obsession, 1830 N. Milwaukee Avenue, is one of the last remaining video rental stores in Chicago.

End of the line? Video rental store ‘in peril’

November 12, 2019
The Rohingya Cultural Center, 2740 W. Devon Ave., has been facing financial obstacles as the number of donations has decreased and a government grant they applied for last year was denied.

Students to help Rohingya Cultural Center

November 8, 2019
Flyweight Projects, a Brooklyn exhibition space, presented a collaborative piece by Samantha Bittman, Cameron Granger, Barb Smith and Alessandro Teoldi.

International art fair of miniatures brings big impact, ideas to Chicago

October 12, 2019
The music backdrop lasts 14 minutes and 20 seconds, which is the average frequency of a death by gun violence in the United States.

Gun Violence Memorial Project debuts in Chicago

October 6, 2019
YouTube comedy duo Pretty Much It brought their 13 Cities Why, tour to The Chicago High School for the Arts ChiArts Auditorium, 2714 W. Augusta Blvd., Sept. 20.

REVIEW: ‘That’s pretty much it’: YouTube comedy duo brings tour to Chicago

September 26, 2019
Public colleges to provide mental health services similar to Columbia’s

Public colleges to provide mental health services similar to Columbia’s

September 6, 2019

Celebration commemorates faculty work, honors deceased faculty

March 11, 2018
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