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In his first public appearance since leaving the Oval Office, Barack Obama inspired the next generation in a April 24 panel discussion at the University of Chicago.

[Photo] Obama encourages next generation in welcomed return home

By Eric Bradach
Turning the page: Chicago independent bookstores tell unique story

[Photo] Turning the page: Chicago independent bookstores tell unique story

By Marisa Sobotka, Campus Reporter
Kelsie Johnson, lead vocalist for band JuiiX who won second place at the 2017 Biggest Mouth Competition, energized the crowd with her upbeat music and dance moves. 

[Photo] Biggest Mouth brings fresh fusion of sound

By Marisa Sobotka, Campus Reporter
Colbey Emmerson Reid gave a speech about her experience and vision in fashion and marketing with students and faculty members at 618 S. Michigan Ave. Apr 10.

[Photo] First of three candidates for Fashion Chair speak to department

By Ariana Portalatin, Campus Editor
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and 19 mayors from five different continents exchange ideas for waterway development projects Mar. 13.

[Photo] 19 worldwide mayors ban together against EPA cuts

By Eric Bradach
An approved motion made during the Faculty Senate’s March 10 meeting will have the Senate vote on the Workload Workgroup’s new document before approval.

[Photo] Senate to vote on workload group’s document

By Lauren Kostiuk, Digital Content Manager
Stephanie Hanson Production co-director of Tedx Columbia College Chicago and Senior Business and Entrepreneurship  major, thanks the people that came in support of the event at 623 S. Michigan Ave. Mar 8.

[Photo] TEDx speakers to ‘Evoke Presence’

By Ariana Portalatin, Campus Editor
Six-time Grammy award winner Malik Yusef has worked with musicians such as Kanye West, Beyoncé and Common. He won his latest Grammy for co-writing “Sandcastles” with Beyoncé.

[Photo] Kanye West mentor foresees future of hip-hop

By Blair Paddock
Beverly Anderson, Associate Dean of Student Health and Support, provided faculty members legal information about accommodations students with disabilities.

[Photo] Series educates faculty on legal obligations in the classroom

By Connor Caynski, Campus Reporter
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, pictured here at a City Council meeting Feb. 22, has yet to introduce a plan to implement the recent Department of Justice recommendations

[Photo] Alderman, activist search for reform updates

By Eric Bradach
Chicago-based comic group remembers 'Forgotten History'

[Photo] Chicago-based comic group remembers ‘Forgotten History’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Chicago was one of many cities throughout the nation that drew protests on President's Day Feb. 20

[Photo] Protestors: ‘Donald Trump has got to go’

By Eric Bradach
District 12 Cmdr. Ed Kulbida addressed recent shootings, one of which occurred the afternoon of Feb. 3 on Chicago Avenue, at a Feb. 6 community meeting.

[Photo] West Town demands answers for surge in violent crimes

By Caroline Bowen
During the Feb. 10 Faculty Senate meeting, Greg Foster-Rice, associate professor in the Photography Department and Faculty Senate president, introduced a new curriculum approval process designed for efficiency and transparency. 

[Photo] Faculty Senate discusses curriculum, faculty changes

By Connor Carynski, Campus Reporter
Metra plans to use new revenue from increases in fares to help pay for projects to improve facilities and repairs.

[Photo] Metra increases fares to fund capital projects

By Jackie Murray
Lisa Thompson works with at-risk and homeless youth through a 12-week program, teaching them the skills it takes for future full-time jobs.

[Photo] Notable Native: Lisa Thompson

By Caroline Bowen
“Now when I see teenagers, they directly associate graffiti with some way of money making,” said Miguel Aguilar (pictured), community educator and graffiti artist who teaches graffiti to high schoolers.

[Photo] Pilsen graffitist paints arts education as opportunity

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
Library Dean Jan Chindlund received the 2017 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award Jan. 17, for the staff’s commitment to community engagement on campus.

[Photo] Columbia wins national library award

By Connor Carynski, Campus Reporter
Vinyl Emergency’s host and creator, Jim Hanke, celebrated his podcast’s first anniversary Jan 15.

[Photo] Podcast Vinyl Emergency celebrates first year

By Michelle Lopez
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson presented and discussed the department's new Use of Force policy at the Union League Club Nov. 29.

[Photo] CPD Superintendent: ‘Law enforcement is under scrutiny like never before’

By Eric Bradach
“The Chicago Coloring Book: Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems” designed by Chris Arnold, an associate professor in the Design Department, became available this month in stores and online.

[Photo] Professor explores Chicago with adult coloring book

By Amelia Garza, Campus Reporter
Senior theatre major Aaron Branch and senior cinema art + science major Michael Ray organized the Open Discussion About Election Results forum held Nov. 15 in the lobby of the Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. 

[Photo] Election results inspire students’ political involvement

By Andrea Salcedo, Campus Editor
Adam Hirzel, Saki Record store manager, working at Saki Records 3716 W Fullerton Ave. Nov 11

[Photo] Final track ends for Logan Square music store

By Arts & Culture Reporter
In response to the election of Donald Trump, thousands of protesters took to the street Nov. 9. The protest shut down major streets in the Loop during rush hour and late into the night.

[Photo] Photos: Anti-Trump protest erupts near Trump Tower, spreads throughout Loop

Donald Trump announced as president

[Photo] Donald Trump announced as next president

By Editor-in-Chief
Kimberly Soenen, a documentary creative consultant who helped create the film "Bring it to the Table," presented the political documentary  Oct. 31 at Stage Two auditorium in the 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building 

[Photo] Documentary brings political tolerance to the table

Hailee Steinfeld, who visited Columbia Oct. 24, said her new film, ‘The Edge of Seventeen,’ allowed her to express herself on camera more than any of her previous roles. 

[Photo] Hailee Steinfeld hosts early screening for students

By Campus Reporter
Rebecca O' Neal, co-host and notable Chicago comic, performing her sketch at Cole's Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee Ave., Oct 26.

[Photo] Small clubs, big stars: Established and amateur comics flock to comedy open mics

By ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
Members of Columbia College were evacuated from the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building due to a bomb threat made by an anonymous caller Oct. 19. 

[Photo] Campus community alerted of bomb threat

By Campus Editor
Pedro Ortiz, an urban beekeeper, extracting his bees from the hive "supers" (drawers) to check for honey on Aug. 15. His garden is located at 6632 N. Glenwood Ave.

[Photo] Native bees say, ‘don’t forget about me!’

Shelters, such as You Can Make It Family Shelter in the Englewood neighborhood, have been taking steps to help the city’s large homeless population since the start of Chicago’s five-year housing plan in 2014 

[Photo] Large-scale homeless shelter coming to Humboldt Park

By Metro Reporter
Olivia Renteria, center, and Erin McGrath, right, star as Marcia Brady and Laurie Partridge in “The Bardy Bunch,” which will open in Chicago on Sept. 15.

[Photo] To ‘Brady’ or not to ‘Brady?: Show crossing Shakespeare themes, ‘70s TV to make Chicago debut

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Students compete for spot in Millennium Park showcase

[Photo] Students compete for spot in Millennium Park showcase

By Campus Reporter
New Chicago-based architect group advocates for climate change legislation

[Photo] New Chicago-based architect group advocates for climate change legislation

By Metro Reporter
Sharon Wilson-Taylor. associate vice president and dean of student at Columbia College Chicago.

[Photo] College cancels national search plans, appoints Sharon Wilson-Taylor as Mark Kelly’s successor

By Campus Editor and Campus Reporter
XS Tennis and Education Foundation is working on a construction of a new facility at 5400 S. State St.

[Photo] New XS Tennis facility to construct a path to college

By Metro Reporter
CiTE eliminated, lack of administrative announcement raises questions among faculty, staff

[Photo] CiTE eliminated, lack of administrative announcement raises questions among faculty, staff

By Editor-in-Chief
The Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. houses the college's dance majors. 

[Photo] Dance, Theatre departments merge as chair steps down

By Editor-in-Chief Digital Content Manager
Kelly shares final 'Hell Yeah,' says goodbye to college community

[Photo] Kelly shares final ‘Hell Yeah,’ says goodbye to college community

By Editor-in-Chief
Interim V.P. of Student Success talks new role, carrying on Kelly's work

[Photo] Interim Vice President of Student Success talks new role, carrying on Kelly’s work

By Editor-in-Chief
Jenny Ball, lead singer of Jenny and the Mexicats, performed at Ruido Festival on July 9.

[Photo] Local Latin music lovers return to Ruido Fest

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Protesters block traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway on the city's South Side during evening rush hour in protest of the fatal shootings of two black men by police in Minnesota and Louisiana.

[Photo] ‘It is our duty to fight for our freedom’: Protesters link arms, stop traffic against police shootings

By Editor-in-Chief Photo Editor
Columbia is in the preliminary processes of selling the 820 S. Michigan Ave. Building, which was purchased by the college in 2010 after serving as Ebony and Jet magazines' headquarters for several decades. 

[Photo] Columbia to sell vacant, historical Johnson Building

By Campus Reporter
Part-time faculty union President Diana Vallera enters the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., May 18 for an ongoing National Labor Relations Board hearing regarding full-time staff members' eligibility to teach courses and have union representation.

[Photo] P-Fac members, more college witnesses take stand in NLRB hearing

By Editor-in-Chief
Attorney Michael Persoon (Left) along with Nic Ruly (center) and part-time faculty union president Diana Vallera enter the Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn St., Suite 808 on May 18 for a hearing regarding a dispute between P-Fac and full-time staff members who teach part-time.

[Photo] NLRB hearing begins with college, staff questioning

By Editor-in-Chief
Faculty Senate welcomes new members, approves end-of-year motions

[Photo] Faculty Senate welcomes new members, approves end-of-year motions

By Associate Editor
Bree Bracey (left), a sophomore theatre major and panelist for “The National Epidemic is Our Epidemic: Rape on College Campus” discussion, brought the conversation of campus sexual assault to the DocYourWorld collective.

[Photo] DocYourWorld gives glimpse into students’ creative work with nonfiction

By Campus Reporter
Chicago Readers news stand at 623 S. Wabash Ave. on Feb 27, 2016. The Chicago Reader’s “Save the Chicago Reader” petition gained attention on social media April 21 and has been supported by local musicians and businesses.

[Photo] Community unites to ‘Save The Chicago Reader’

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
Taylor Goldsmith, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the folk-rock Los Angeles-based group Dawes, led the rest of the all-male quartet in high spirits at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.

[Photo] Dawes brings ‘All Your Favorite Bands’ to The Vic

By Arts & Culture Reporter
There will be three repair stations located along the 606 path at the Walsh Park, Ridgeway and Talman locations, according to Jean Linsner, Exelon fellow for Education for The Trust for Public Land.

[Photo] Repair sites along 606 trail to provide free bike aid

By Maya Durfee O’Brien
Cinematographer and 1980 film alumnus Michael Goi talked about his filming techniques at an April 19 lecture and Q&A in the Film Row Cinema auditorium in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building.

[Photo] Cinematographer puts a spin on ‘horror stories’

By Campus Reporter
Ricky Lee Gordon, an artist from South Africa, completed his mural (left) at 634 S. Wabash Ave. on April 19, contributing to the WAC art project, which features local and international artwork like that of Heidi Unkefer, a 2013 design major whose work (right) on 623 S. Wabash Ave and was completed in summer of 2015. 

[Photo] New ‘Big Wall’ artists to join WAC family

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis spoke to attendees of the City Club of Chicago luncheon April 20, focusing on education issues, lack of funding for CPS and CTU contract negotiations.  

[Photo] Karen Lewis: Rauner is a liar, lacks ability to govern

By metro editor
Senior journalism major Alex Wroblewski is scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama on April 18 after winning the 2016 “Eyes of History” photography contest.

[Photo] Photojournalism: From protests to war zones

By Campus Reporter
Students and faculty participated in the Stencil Project, held at the 33 E. Congress Parkway Building on April 6, to help raise awareness of sexual assault.

[Photo] Sexual assault awareness to expand through creative displays

By Campus Reporter
The Faculty Senate discussed and approved two motions regarding summer graduate credit hours and the position of academic ombudsperson on April 8.

[Photo] Faculty Senate approves two new motions

By Campus Editor
Alumnae Edye Deloch-Hughes, Maggie Ness, Skye Rust and Lauren McGrady presented at a business panel on March 30 at HAUS, 623 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Alumnae panel: From classrooms to startups

By Campus Reporter
The Center for Black Music Research will be more closely integrated with the curriculum and the library and will introduce archival material to students as a source of inspiration for creative works, according to CBMR librarian Janet Harper. 

[Photo] Center for Black Music Research to fortify resources through curricular merge

By Campus Reporter
Interim Chair of the Communication and Media Innovation Department Suzanne McBride’s “Covering Politics: 2016 Presidential Election” course students said they were able to better understand objective political reporting.  

[Photo] ‘Covering Politics’ students talk caucuses, primaries

By Campus Reporter
Nick Colella, owner of Great Lake Tattoo, located at 1148 W Grand Ave, is selling "know your flag" print to curious customers and proud Chicagoans

[Photo] Local tattoo artist leaves his mark on Chicago flag prints

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff, artist and owner at Fugscreens Studios, will be celebrating his 10th anniversary with a show on Feb 19 at Galerie F, 2381 N Milwaukee Ave. 

[Photo] FugScreens celebrates 10 years as unique printmaking studio

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
Martin Courtney played a set to support his solo album Many Moons at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Feb. 9.

[Photo] Martin Courtney mellows out Schubas with solo set

By Arts & Culture Editor
Onye Ozuzu, Interim Dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is starting a new committee called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, that focus on enhancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion across the campus.

[Photo] DEI committee announced, members from various backgrounds

By Campus Reporter
Darryl Holliday joined the Citizens Police Data Project, which focuses on collecting and translating police documents, in August 2015.

[Photo] Alumnus awarded prestigious grant for police data collection

By Campus Reporter
The old Malcolm X College building, located at 1801-1853 W. Jackson, will be demolished and replaced by a new Blackhawks practice rink.

[Photo] Blackhawks’ community rink proposal scores goal

By Associate Editor
Members of the United Staff of Columbia College rallied Dec. 8 in opposition of a merit pay system, which they refuse to consider without first-recieving a cost-of-living raise, as reported Dec. 14, 2015 by The Chronicle.

[Photo] Merit pay system calls into question ‘subjective’ ranking system

By Campus Editor
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