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Erik Friedman, associate dean of career development and relations, gave a presentation on internships and the career center dring the faculty senate meeting December, 8. 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Members vote on program additions, discuss internship changes

December 12, 2017
Women & Children First bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St.

[Photo] Book tour ‘gives armor’ to transgender women, nonbinary writers

December 11, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a mayoral panel on climate change Dec. 4. at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, 130 E. Randolph St.

[Photo] Mayors double down on Paris climate agreement

December 11, 2017
P-Fac went on strike for two days, Nov. 29–30, due to union allegations of bad-faith bargaining and unfair labor practices.

[Photo] P-Fac strikes, back to bargaining

December 4, 2017
Ian Rosenberger, founder of the comapany Thread International, talked about his company and how they help third world countries such as Haiti recycle and turn those products into clothing material, all the while helping give jobs to workers in those countries. 1104 S. Wabash, Nov. 28.

[Photo] Students learn about eco-friendly fashion solutions

December 4, 2017
State Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago, promoted her legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, Nov. 28, at the James R. Thompson Center.

[Photo] Travel writer Rick Steves joins push for recreational marijuana in Illinois

November 30, 2017
A recipe for baked potato soup was included along with the second “Letter from Ames” with a narrative about being a teaching assistant at Bowling Green State University.

[Photo] Newsletter promotes community with soup

November 27, 2017
Students filmed a scene in the practicum film “Blood Orange”  at the Media Production Center, 1600 S. State St., Nov. 17 as part of their semester-long projects. 

[Photo] Film students discuss practicum thoughts, experiences

November 27, 2017
Raymond Tominello, owner of Rooftop Local Honey, houses bees on rooftops and plans to collaborate with local schools to teach children about bees. 

[Photo] ‘Honey, I’m home’—Bees find hive in Bridgeport

November 27, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel participated in the groundbreaking event of Columbia's new student center, set to be completed in 2019. Also in attendance was Columbia's President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim, SGA President Malik Woolfork, and STAR scholar Hailey Chapetta. Nov. 13. Eighth St. and Wabash Ave.

[Photo] From the ground up: Emanuel, Kim launch student center construction

November 20, 2017
President and CEO Kwang-wu Kim spoke with Columbia students at a

[Photo] Kim ‘chats’ with concerned students

November 20, 2017
Musa Reems has been making music since he was 15. He is currently working with Columbia's AEMMP Records and will be releasing an EP soon.

[Photo] AEMMP Records releases Musa Reems’ new EP

November 13, 2017
Bubbly Creek, part of the South Fork of the Chicago River, had been victim to pollution in the past. However, recent efforts to clean up the river could be threatened by a recent oil spill. 

[Photo] Bubbly Creek oil spill not anything new

November 6, 2017
The Music Box Theatre will host the Cinepocalypse, a festival showcasing horror films, from Nov. 2-9. 3733 N. Southport Ave.

[Photo] Cinepocalypse film festival signals fresh start, not end times

November 6, 2017
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim discussed a 2 percent tuition increase during the SGA meeting Oct. 31.

[Photo] ‘Let’s slow it down this year’: Tuition raises, but not as much as it could have

November 6, 2017
Christina Buczek is one of the founding members of the advertising agency Fresh Perspectives.

[Photo] Columbia graduates bring ‘Fresh Perspective’ to advertising

November 6, 2017
The LGBTQ culture and community coordinator, Asian-American cultural affairs coordinator and African-American cultural affairs coordinator positions are being replaced by two intersectional coordinator positions in the new Student Diversity and Inclusion Office.

[Photo] New Student Diversity and Inclusion Office in search of new staff

October 30, 2017
A new gallery is being set up in the Art Shoppe at the Chicago Athletic Club, 71 E. Madison St.

[Photo] Literature, art ‘pop up’ at Athletic Association

October 30, 2017
After receiving positive customer feedback, the CTA plans to continue its initiative to replace cloth seats with hardback seats on el trains and buses. 

[Photo] ‘Why is my seat wet?’ CTA continues major seating overhaul

October 23, 2017
Student Gaby Rodriguez started a GoFundMe campaign to help people affected by Hurricane Maria in her hometown in Puerto Rico.

[Photo] Student takes action for Puerto Rico

October 23, 2017
Some believe the historic hotel is haunted, but Congress Plaza Hotel management does not support the rumors. But the hotel also hosts the annual Haunted Halloween Ball. 

[Photo] Haunted rumors don’t spook business from Congress Hotel

October 23, 2017
Provost Stan Wearden, along with CFO Jerry Tarrer, speaks at the Faculty Senate on Friday; Oct. 13. Wearden emphasized communication, and also addressed enrollment changes, curricular reform, among other things. 618 S. Michigan; Ave.

[Photo] College budget discussed during Faculty Senate

October 16, 2017
Monica Beverly Hillz, a contestant from season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race, collects money during

[Photo] “With Our Pockets Full, and Our Hearts Wide Open”: Locals offer relief for those affected by recent hurricane string

October 11, 2017
Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., brings together performances in coordination with other local theatre companies.

[Photo] Month of Theater offers ‘backstage pass’ to Belmont Theater District

October 10, 2017
Participants run past the Belmont Harbor on Inner Lake Shore Drive early Sunday morning for the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 8.

[Photo] 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

October 9, 2017
With updated costumes and a new name, team co-captain Jordan Gillespie said she hopes the Dance Team’s rebranding will increase student attendance and participation at performances. 

[Photo] Columbia College Dance Team rebrands

October 9, 2017
Heather

[Photo] ‘No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to dine’

October 2, 2017
Because of the damage from the 7.1 magnitude Mexico City earthquake, citizens’ committee Chicago Con Mexico has formed and opened an account at Second Federal bank  in Little Village to collect monetary donations.

[Photo] Chicago’s strong Latino community saves their own by bringing aid, resources to Mexico, Puerto Rico

October 2, 2017
The Welcome Blanket Project is currently showcased at the University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art. The aim of the project is to stand in solidarity with immigrants and to knit enough blankets to cover the length of President Trump's proposed wall on the Mexican border. 5550 S. Greenwood Ave.

[Photo] Welcome Blanket reimagines Trump’s border wall with yarn

September 25, 2017
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