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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

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
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

By Eric Bradach
Women & Children First bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St.

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

By Miranda Manier
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

By Connor Carynski, Campus Editor
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

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
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

By Eric Bradach
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

By Kendrah Villiesse
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

By Connor Carynski, Campus Editor
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

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
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

By Connor Carynski, Campus Editor
President and CEO Kwang-wu Kim spoke with Columbia students at a "Let's Chat" event Tuesday, Nov. 14. Among the topics discussed were acces to facilities, staff shortage, the student center, and better forums to discuss issues at hand. The event was put on by SGA. 623 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Kim ‘chats’ with concerned students

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
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

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
Christina Buczek is one of the founding members of the advertising agency Fresh Perspectives.

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

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
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

By Blaise Mesa
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

By Miranda Manier
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

By Connor Carynski, Campus Editor
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

By Connor Caynski, Campus Editor
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

By Miranda Manier
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

By Savannah Eadens
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

By Jackie Murray Metro Reporter
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

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
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

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
Brett Walker, 28, celebrated his birthday at D.S. Tequila, 3352 N. Halsted St., Sept. 22 and collected donations for hurricane victims. "I wanted to do something that would allow me to see my friends but also contribute a to the people who have lost everything," Walker said.

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

By Mackenzie Crosson
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

By Miranda Manier
Among spectators at the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon were several dogs who cheered the runners as they ran past. Sunday, Oct. 8.

[Photo] 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

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

By Olivia Deloian, Campus Reporter
Heather "Agent Hi-Tops" Converse is assistant general manager at SafeHouse Chicago, 60 E. Ontario St. Converse formerly worked at the original SafeHouse in Milwaukee.

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

By Jonathon Sadowski
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

By Jackie Murray
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

By Miranda Manier
Artist Kelsey Dalton from Heart and Bone Gallery used gilding technique and 23k gold leaf for her sign on display at the gallery Pre-Vinylette Society: An International Showcase of Women Sign Painters. 1932 S. Halsted St.

[Photo] Sign painter exhibit shows off women’s handiwork

By Miranda Manier
The mural "Be Happy" is a new addition to the "Mile of Murals" in Rogers Park. 1371 W. Estes Avenue.

[Photo] Rogers Park’s Mile of Murals encourages resilience and happiness

By Miranda Manier
A penguin takes an early morning swim at the Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove in Lincoln Park Zoo. 2001 N. Clark St. Thursday, Sept. 7.

[Photo] Love lives of penguins at Lincoln Park Zoo captivate readers

By Miranda Manier
The altercation began at Pritzker Park, 310 S. State St., then continued to the nearby Jackson Red Line CTA station. Tuesday, Aug. 29.

[Photo] CTA shooting stirs concern, campus security confident incident was isolated

By Connor Carynski, News Editor
To create the illusion of being in multiple realities, Tarzian suspended some of his parents’ 80s furniture from the ceiling.

[Photo] Pop-up bar turns patrons ‘Upside Down’

By Alexa Rixon
Malört 'grows like a virus'

[Photo] Malört ‘grows like a virus’

By Jonathon Sadowski
The Near South Planning Board Winter Breakfast Program was held Dec. 14 at the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel, 636 S. Michigan Ave. Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Mark Kelly spoke at the event.

[Photo] Mark Kelly encourages Near South to ‘own it’

By Lauren Kostiuk
The Student Athletics Association uses fitness center at 731 S. Plymouth Court and East West University. Both are not enough to accommodate the group’s needs, according to Coordinator of Fitness, Athletics & Recreation Mark Brticevich.

[Photo] Student Athletics Association struggles to raise funds

By Ariana Portalatin, Campus Editor
Panelists at “The University in the Era of Trump” roundtable event joined to discuss the future of higher education under Donald Trump’s presidency Nov. 29.

[Photo] Roundtable discusses higher education under Trump

By Ariana Portalatin, Campus Reporter
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th Ward) and the Sterling Bay Co., a real estate investment and development company, are teaming up to bring the first public library to Chicago’s West Loop near Skinner West Elementary School.

[Photo] Alderman working to build public library in West Loop

By Metro Reporter
Columbia’s first student-run late night show, “Columbia Tonight,” had its first live taping Nov. 18.

[Photo] Students to debut Columbia’s first late night show

By Amelia Garza, Campus Reporter
Columbia’s Information Technology Department stated in a Nov. 3 email that it has acquired a new security system.

[Photo] IT Department acquires new endpoint security

By Amelia Garza, Campus Reporter
The Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago hosted former British politician Douglas Alexander Nov. 15 to discuss what led to the Brexit victory.

[Photo] British politician on Brexit: ‘Culture beat economics’

By Eric Bradach
Volumes Bookcafe, 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave.

[Photo] Bookcafe pens its own novel in celebration of NaNoWriMo

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Senior cultural studies major Alexis Franklin said she created “Political Warfare: An Invasion of Immigrant Motherland,” which will be featured until Nov. 24, to showcase her message of politics and race in a physical form.  

[Photo] Spoken word poet spreads ideas with physical space

By Connor Carynski, Campus Reporter
Sophomore television major Nick Shinners said he started the Columbia College Democrats organization in October to encourage student involvement in politics.

[Photo] Unofficial student Democrat group begins work

By Ariana Portalatin, Campus Reporter
Freshman interactive arts & media major Victoria Zeilenga portrayed Joyce Byers from the hit Netflix series "Strangers Things" at the Oct. 27 "Wicked Week" haunted house in the 916 S. Wabash Ave. Building.  

[Photo] Halloween Haunted House: students gather for screams

By Campus Editor
Attendees of the "Healing After Violence" panel participated in group healing activities, including a person acting out a movement about something they wish they would have said at any time in their life and the rest of the group copying the movement afterwards.

[Photo] Community members lead movement therapy workshop

By Campus Reporter
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim responded to students’ questions and concerns during the biannual “Let’s Chat” event.

[Photo] Kim ‘chats’ about student concerns, college’s future

By Campus Reporter
Freshman cinema art + science major Micahel Witek paints a pumpkin Oct. 21 at an event in the 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building as part of the annual WAC Art Crawl celebration. 

[Photo] WAC returns for fourth year

By Contributing Writer Faith Musonda
Columbia, who hosted panels for the 2016 Chicago International Film Festival, has partnered with the organization for more than a decade, according to CIFF’s Managing Director Vivian Teng.

[Photo] Students meet international filmmakers at CIFF panels

By Campus Reporter
Columbia has been ranked second by VotePlz.org on its national, collegiate leaderboard, created, for the college’s voter registration rates among students. 

[Photo] Columbia recognized for voter registration efforts

By CAMPUS REPORTER
Faculty Senate discussed the response to life insurance cuts and the goal to make pay raises more accessible at its Oct. 14 meeting

[Photo] Faculty Senate addresses insurance cuts, performance-based raises

By Campus Reporter
Justin Kelly (director, writer) and Garrett Clayton (actor) appear at the film's screening at the Reeling Film Festival that highlights international LGBTQ+ movies. Landmark Theatre, 2828 N. Clark St. Sept. 29.

[Photo] Disney star transforms into gay porn star in new biopic

By ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
Baker & Nosh is a restaurant taking a part of the first annual "Taste of Uptown" on Oct. 12. 1303 W. Wilson Ave.

[Photo] Uptown showcases local diversity with new event

By Arts & Culture Reporter
James Van Manen, associate professor in the American Sign Language-English Interpretation Department, combined ASL and pop art in his solo art show displayed in room 404 of the 33 E. Congress Parkway Building.

[Photo] Professor portrays Deaf culture through pop art

By Campus Reporter
City Council gives green light to COPA

[Photo] City Council gives green light to COPA

By Metro Reporter
People gathered outside Merchandise Mart, 350 N. Orleans St. to rally for a pay raise at the Chicago Reader. Oct. 6.

[Photo] ‘Chicago can’t afford to lose the Reader’—Chicago’s alt-weekly rallies support, places pressure on owners

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
Mark Las, director of infrastructure services in the Information Technology Department, said the department doubled the number of access points in 22 campus buildings to improve internet connection.

[Photo] IT launches new network, expands Wi-Fi across campus

By Campus Editor
Informational sessions were held the week of Sept. 19 for employees with questions regarding life insurance benefits, announced in a Sept. 12 email.

[Photo] Insurance benefits slashed for non-union employees

By Campus Reporter
On-campus jobs are popular students because of their flexible schedules, according to Cindy Allen, student assistant at the Learning Center.  

[Photo] Columbia debuts job fair for on-campus work

By Campus Reporter
The college is scheduled to launch its new look and message  on Sept. 19, which was designed by Ologie, a consulting company based  in Columbus, Ohio.  

[Photo] College’s branding campaign debuts to mixed reviews

By Campus Editor
President and CEO Kwang-wu Kim kicked off Faculty and Staff Convocation at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Sept. 16.

[Photo] Administration addresses state of Columbia and new changes at Faculty and Staff Convocation

By Campus Reporter
Jonah Reider, a chef in residency at Intro Chicago, 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, prepares charred peppercorn pastries with phyllo dough for a media dinner on Sept. 14.

[Photo] Dorm room chef brings ‘dope’ dining experience to Chicago

By ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
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