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Kimberly Kapela

Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter

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Photo by Hallie Newnam.

Love letter to sweaty crowds: Mosh pits create circles of sanctity for women, LGBTQ people

July 21, 2022
Illustrations by Hannah Tonn.

Mortuary cosmetologists create closure by preserving a loved one’s image

July 12, 2022
Photo by Mikaela Helane.

Bilingual speakers face heartbreak of losing fluency in their mother language

June 29, 2022
Pictured: Alex Illest and Setenio Borges. Photo by Honey & Lux and courtesy of Alex Illest and Setenio Borges.

The goth and the groom: 7 macabre wedding trends to embrace ‘until death do us part’

June 27, 2022
Photo by Mikaela Helane.

Body positivity movement falls short in uplifting diversity of different shapes, sizes

June 17, 2022
Ngadi Smart speaks about her art, often working within the themes of identity, as part of a virtual event for the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Behind the lens: Ngadi Smart documents cultures, self-identity and intimacy at Museum of Contemporary Photography

May 12, 2022
Alex Kropp, club leader and filmmaking major, takes time to appreciate the beauty of the graveyard, using their camera to take photos of the scenic landscape.

Graveyard magic: Call of the Cauldron club teaches graveyard etiquette at Graceland Cemetery

May 6, 2022
Vinyl enthusiasts fill Dusty Groove’s, 1120 N. Ashland Ave., on National Record Store Day, combing through the rows and rows of analog music.

National Record Store Day celebrates independent stores, vinyl community

April 28, 2022
Judith Grace Hoffman, a junior photography major, sits in front of a display of her designs, including a denim jacket with a butterfly and a cow print bag.

Success is ‘in the bag’ for this student fashion entrepreneur

April 22, 2022
Minerals and rocks are lined up on tables and often sorted by color. Between minerals there are assorted miniature figures, often animals, across the store.

Geology Rocks! and Minerals in Wicker Park promotes spiritual healing

April 21, 2022
Liam Taylor parties in his soon-to-be-released Wasting Time music video while donning bright, colorful makeup and pearls. Courtesy of Liam Taylor.

Groove-pop artist and Columbia student Liam Taylor releases debut single ‘Wasting Time’

April 13, 2022
A crowd gathers to view artists live paint for the All American Trash spray can art show held at Chicago Distilling Company.

‘Dismantling gatekeeping notions’: All American Trash art show shines light on local artists

April 6, 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.

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

March 23, 2022

Body empowerment club Body Haven hosts Y2K inspired ‘Freak Like Me’ fashion show

March 16, 2022
The ribbon fell as co-owners Leslie Castromayor and Elhom Karbassi celebrate the shops opening day with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Women of color-owned vintage store Her & Ziba celebrates grand opening in Ravenswood

March 15, 2022
KAINA performs as yellow lights and a visual of the sun match the color of her dress.

KAINA redefines home at ‘It Was A Home’ tour at Metro

March 9, 2022
Although they are film and television majors, club President El Concepción, right, and Vice President Bri Ramirez, are passionate about reimagining the “heroin chic” aesthetic within fashion through body positivity.

Body Haven club founders embrace self-love, body diversity and fat liberation education

March 3, 2022
Ever Caí Beauty displays an assortment of wellness products at the Vintage & Flowers event held at 1757 N. Kimball Ave.

Vintage & Flowers brewery event highlights local creators and sustainable fashion, inspires community building

March 2, 2022
Mattel celebrates journalist, civil rights activist Ida B. Wells with new Barbie: Its more than a doll

Mattel celebrates journalist, civil rights activist Ida B. Wells with new Barbie: ‘It’s more than a doll’

February 17, 2022
Post-sex depression: Consensual sex doesnt always equal satisfying sex

Post-sex depression: Consensual sex doesn’t always equal satisfying sex

February 9, 2022
Alyssa Wright, fashion designer, curator and owner of Rocky Vintage, works on a lace dress.

Sustainable and stylish: Rocky Vintage’s curated collections tap into ethical fashion trends

February 3, 2022
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