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Irvin Ibarra, Staff Reporter

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In 1993, Prince legally changed his name to his purple love symbol as a form of rebellion against his music publisher Warner Brothers; its part of the display at Prince: The Immersive Experience.

[Photo] Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to take a walk through Prince: The Immersive Experience

July 1, 2022
Milagros Burgos and her husband Rafael Burgos hold candles in a moment of silence to remember those who have died from gun violence in Chicago and in the United States.

‘Enough is enough’: Vigil held in Union Park honors the 21 Robb Elementary School shooting victims

June 3, 2022
At Casa Mateos booth in Mole de Mayo, a Colombian restaurant located at 4001 S. Cicero Ave., meat is cooked in a traditional way using a Colombian llanera.

Pilsen’s annual Mole de Mayo Festival returns after two years of the pandemic

June 2, 2022
Moments after graduates were instructed to move their tassels from the right to the left, the auditorium erupts with cheers as caps are thrown in the air, marking the end of the ceremony.

[Photo] Danny Fenster encourages Columbia graduates to ‘make art your sustenance before your income’

May 17, 2022
Everyone won this: 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award winners announced

‘Everyone won this’: 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award winners announced

May 17, 2022
While working on a small canvas using acrylic paint in a corner of the room surrounded by his character Clue?, Gomez talks about his time in the street art scene and the meaning behind the work he produces.

Little Village street artist ‘Clue?’ showcases the importance of community and mentoring young artists

May 12, 2022
Ross Sawyers, chair and associate professor in the Photography Department, talks about the challenges and successes of the For Women, By Women gallery.

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Bee ODonnell, a junior photography major, displays photographs titled Flowers For My New Ass.

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Some of the Girls Who Walk attendees brought their pets to walk with them, and the dogs played on the Riverwalk.

[Photo] TikTok walking group inspires friendships, exercise and connections around the city

May 9, 2022
Carolina Romo often goes to the open studio on the 8th floor of Columbias 623 S. Wabash Ave. building and works on two paintings at the same time with a wide view of the city.

[Photo] Activism through art: Self-taught, Latin artist highlights mental health and politics through her work

May 1, 2022
Ben O’Connell plays a game show host for his comedy sketch, quizzing contestants for the chance to win an Oculus Quest 2 — but they are set up to always lose.

[Photo] Sit back, relax and laugh: Columbia Laughs hosts Columbia’s first comedy festival

April 28, 2022
While taking questions from the class, Kina Collins talks about policies she wants to implement to target the root causes of police brutality and gun violence in not only her community but also in the 7th Congressional District of Illinois.

[Photo] Illinois congressional candidate Kina Collins visits campus, shares what it means to be a community expert

April 20, 2022
Marley Molkentin’s job as a care worker became an opportunity in collaboration with Kennedy Healy to create their photo series “Care During COVID.” At the webinar, they shared their process of getting their series published and on display.

Collective Impact Series sparks discussions about greater representation of people with disabilities

April 8, 2022
Crocodile Lightning, another prominent local burlesque artist, has photographs of her elaborate burlesque costumes ranging in different sizes and colors.

[Photo] ‘Provocative Play’ exhibition shines light on Chicago’s burlesque scene

March 25, 2022
Surrounded by her artwork and that of other Chicago artists, the corner of Hink Stink’s bedroom also serves as her studio, decorated with even more local artwork and posters similar to her artistic aesthetic.

[Photo] Graphic, campy and dark: Columbia artist Hink Stink explores femininity through horror-inspired illustrations, zines

March 23, 2022
Eventgoers watch in fascination as the gallery walls fill up with artwork in preparation for the swap.

Art Swap event hosted by AnySquared Projects provides free gallery opportunity for artists

March 8, 2022
As Zardoya performs “Un Millón,” she radiates sensual emotion from the song as she sways while singing and looking out at the crowd.

‘Welcome to CINEMA’: Latin-American indie band the Marías return to Chicago with back-to-back shows

March 3, 2022
While taking questions from the students in the audience, Thorne remarks about the difference between past civic initiatives to the present.

[Photo] Civil rights activist Maxim Thorne discusses youth voting and changing narratives

March 2, 2022
Ted Hardin, an associate professor in the Cinema and Television Arts Department who has visited and met Moussa Sene Absa (featured on screen) previously, has a fond conversation with the audience as during the Q&A session.

Sankofa Week: The legacy of early African experimental filmmaking

February 25, 2022
Police and firefighter personnel surround the 618 S. Michigan Ave. Monday, Feb. 21 in response to an individual being found face-down on the lower rooftop.

[Photo] UPDATED: Man found dead on college rooftop was not a Columbia student, employee or contractor

February 22, 2022
MSA members in front of their booth and their backdrop where people can pose for photos and see themselves in the mirror after trying on a hijab. (Pictured: Top row from left to right: Steve Claros, Ayat Hamed, Summer Radwan, Sumana Syed. Bottom row from left to right: Noha Alhams, Kashf Fatima, Nasim Ellahi.)

World Hijab Day gives Columbia students opportunity to wear a hijab for the first time

February 14, 2022
Opinion: Condom or Vasectomy? Why are those my only options for male contraceptives?

Opinion: Condom or Vasectomy? Why are those my only options for male contraceptives?

February 10, 2022
One of the art techniques Kye Smith incorporates is the use of stippling as a method of increasing depth in his work.

Chicago’s NSFW artists are combatting stigma on nudity through sexual affirmation and artistic expression

February 9, 2022
At the front desk of the exhibition, you are able to write down your reaction and opinions towards the Soft Allergy exhibition, which is encouraged given that all of the artwork is open to interpretation.

[Photo] South Loop exhibitors find inspiration in opposite forces; discover meaning through art in ‘Soft Allergy’ exhibit

February 2, 2022
Keeping comics alive: The resilience of the comic book community and stores throughout the pandemic

Keeping comics alive: The resilience of the comic book community and stores throughout the pandemic

December 17, 2021
Juana Arreguín, owner of Nevería El Sabor de México on 18th Street in Pilsen (pictured), worked with artist Tatiana Garcia for their submission to the Pilsen Christmas Window Walk.

Pilsen preps for the holidays with its second annual Christmas Window Walk

December 16, 2021
Flag vendors in Archer Heights sell a variety of Latin American flags on South Pulaski Road on “El Grito,” the night before Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 15.

[Photo] Year in Review: The Chronicle looks back at 2021

December 7, 2021
A small altar sits by the entrance of Cafe Jumping Bean, 1439 W. 18th St., which was packed the morning of Saturday, Oct. 30 with people buying sugar skulls, hot chocolate and coffee.

Día de los Muertos 2021: Honoring those who have died from COVID-19

November 3, 2021
Anyone is welcome to pick up and trade artwork through the Wabash Art Drop, which sits outside of the 623 S. Wabash Ave. building decorated in stickers and artwork from current and former Columbia students.

How one repurposed newspaper bin sparked a chain of free community art sharing spaces

October 19, 2021
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez lived in Pilsen after immigrating to the U.S. She and her baby Yovanny Jadiel Lopez, who were both murdered, have a mural commemorating them, decorated with fresh flowers and a wooden cross for the two.

Los Cruces de las Calles: The street altars across Chicago’s West Side

October 14, 2021
ackie Spinner, associate professor in the Communication Department and a member of the Faculty Senates Executive Committee, and other attendees of the rally brought their children on campus in protest against the college policy.

[Photo] Faculty and staff rally against new children on campus policy; President Kim responds

October 11, 2021
Hundreds of cars pour onto Michigan Avenue to shut down traffic and celebrate Mexican independence.

Mexican Independence Day 2021: Chicagoans celebrate across the city

September 23, 2021
Former Georgia state legislator Stacey Abrams gets a welcoming round of applause from the crowd at the annual CFW luncheon.

[Photo] ‘I vote because of the promise of progress’: Stacey Abrams takes on voter suppression, reproductive rights at Chicago luncheon

September 15, 2021
To prevent the event from getting overcrowded, attendees circulate based on their reservation to ensure safety precautions and allow more people to participate in the space.

For artists, by artists: How Chicago-based artists self-organize in spite of the pandemic

September 8, 2021
Erin McCarthy, interim chair of the Communication Department, welcomes students to Columbia at the Ferguson Lecture Hall.

[Photo] Students come together for Convocation in Grant Park, first major in-person campus event in 18 months

September 7, 2021
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