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The DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N Western Ave.

[Photo] Lincoln Square preserves culture, celebrates heritage

By Miranda Manier
Georgiana Rose Simpson’s bust is the first installment of the Monumental Women Project started by Shae Omonijo and Asya Akca, two political science students at the University of Chicago.

[Photo] Chicago black history discovered through public art

By Savannah Eadens
Dr. Kim talked about he came up with the idea of a student center and his ambitions for it at the Meet the Student Center forum at the Conway Center, 1104 S. Wabash, on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Students gain more insight on new student center

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
CTA riders will see a 25 cent increase per ride and a $5 increase for the monthly passes starting January 2018. It is unclear whether the cost of Columbia’s Ventra U-Pass will increase for the Fall 2018 Semester. 

[Photo] CTA raises fares for 2018, cites state budget cuts

By Savannah Eadens
Students also joined a coalition with the union called OurColumbia.

[Photo] P-Fac strikes, back to bargaining

By Connor Carynski, Campus Editor
Molly Hart, student engagement coordinator at the Library, said she hopes the De-Stress Fest provides a place of relaxtion for students during finals.  

[Photo] Finals bring stress, Columbia provides de-stressing

By Olivia Deloian, Campus Reporter
Shelley Young, CEO and founder of The Chopping Block, suggests meal prepping with quinoa because of its versatility and simplicity to make. 

[Photo] You are what you eat: the health benefits of cooking

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
(from far left) Lorenzo Triburgo, Dr. Vanessa Fabbre and Jess T. Dugan, with moderator Vanessa Sheridan, discussed vunerability in the older LGBTQ community using Tribugo's and Dugan's exhibition "Disruptive Perspectives" as a discussion topic at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan, on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Artists discuss LGBTQ vulnerability, ‘Disruptive Perspectives’

By Olivia Deloian, Campus Reporter
Jason Maek and Zaena have visited more than 24 campuses and plan to vist 47 in all before their New Year’s Eve release of their album Freshman.

[Photo] Artists ‘takeover’ campus to promote ‘Freshman’

By Olivia Deloian, Campus Reporter
Refuse Fascism grouped at Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn St., and launched multiple protests over growing concerns about the Trump/Pence administration. 

[Photo] Anti-Trump group marches in light of election anniversary

By Blaise Mesa
A designated walking/biking section of Lakeshore trail runs parallel to Lake Shore Drive, which has a 40 mph speed limit, and some vehicular access points.

[Photo] Bike path safety questioned after NYC terror attack

By Savannah Eadens
Former New York Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff (left) and former Chicago Deputy Mayor Steve Koch (right) discussed how the two municipalities can compete as global cities with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 

[Photo] Chicago vs. New York City: Former deputy mayors compare city vitality, growth

By Savannah Eadens
Diana Vallera and Liz Johnson led a Save Columbia meeting on Nov. 10 at 600 S. Michigan.

[Photo] OurColumbia continues forming coalition, plans protests

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and former star of "Hamilton", spoke about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico in a press conference at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division St., on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria

By Molly Walsh
Poetry workshop participants walked around the gallery and wrote down words that jumped out to them from the artwork and descriptions around the gallery.

[Photo] Workshop discusses art, poetry, accessibility

By Miranda Manier
Worry not Chicago sports doomsday preppers, better years are on the way

[Photo] Worry not Chicago sports doomsday preppers, better years are on the way

By Jackie Murray
Tit Punch meets every week to pitch sketeches and build ideas off of each other.

[Photo] Tit Punch: a hit to the funny bone

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
Several Columbia student, including Kendra Keeter-Gray (pictured) worked on set of "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" as production assistants.

[Photo] Students assist “Daily Show’s” Chicago production

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke about directing the budget towards police training, funding Chicago Public Schools and more during his Oct. 18 budget address at City Hall.

[Photo] Emanuel unveils 2018 spending blueprint

By Eric Bradach
Dr. Kwang-Wu Kim, CEO and president of Columbia, spoke at the memorial for Dr. Warrick Carter, former president of Columbia who passed away in July, on Oct. 16 at at the Conway Center, 1104 S. Wabash

[Photo] College honors former President Warrick Carter

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
A panel of women leaders discussed the challenges that come with being a women in the corporate world.

[Photo] Reshaping the workplace with confident women

By Kendrah Villiesse
The coins collected in the meters will go towards the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

[Photo] ‘Changing Youth’ one cent at a time

By Kendrah Villiesse
A member of Arawak'Opia, the Bomba dance group at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, performed at the Emergency Relief Fund for Hurricane Maria Fundraiser Sept. 22.

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

By Mackenzie Crosson
The men's elite group runs through River North at Grand and Wabash after the first mile marker during the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8.

[Photo] 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

As part of the 75th anniversry of Chicago Pile-1, UChicago Arts collaborated with Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects to create an installation at the location of the first man-made and self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction alongside Henry Moore's "Nuclear Energy" sculpture.

[Photo] Earliest nuclear reactor’s 75th anniversary commemorated

By Alexa Rixon
Both Solomon and Poe display the Blue Ribbon awards outside their schools.

[Photo] Two CPS schools recognized nationally for high performance

By Jackie Murray
Families gathered in Welles Park Oct. 5 for the Walk Strong march to bring awareness to recent sexual assault reports in the neighborhood.

[Photo] Sexual assaults on North Side raise safety questions

By Savannah Eadens
Elana Schmidt, Madeline Brittingham, and Ashley Vunderink have been talking about doing a drag show at Columbia since summer.

[Photo] Queens to strut at Columbia’s first drag show

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia. 

[Photo] Notable Native: Anna Valencia

By Savannah Eadens
Carolina Posse and Sue Mroz, associate professors in the cinema and television arts department, have submitted thier movie "The Sweet Ham" to multiple film festivals.

[Photo] Faculty members showcase short film at festivals

By Tessa Brubaker, Campus Reporter
The parking lot in Veterans Plaza, next to the Jefferson Park Transit Center, is packed tightly without any extra parking spaces for cars. 

[Photo] Parking vs. grassy space debate intensifies in Jefferson Park

By Blaise Mesa
Following the panel, boards were set up around the lobby displaying plans and information about the OPC. A representative of the Obama Foundation listens to community member's questions about the landscape. 

[Photo] Barack Obama answers community questions about Presidential Center

By Savannah Eadens
The 731 S. Plymouth Court Building will bring in about $20 million, according to Collier’s International, which will be handling the building’s sale. 

[Photo] Student experience to stay unchanged during dorm sale

By Connor Carynski and Tessa Brubaker
The Wabash Arts Corridor exhibit in 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building devotes space to showing how its murals were planned, and allows students to create a mural of their own. 

[Photo] WAC opens new exhibit with variety of artwork

By Olivia Deloian, Campus Reporter
Associate Professor in the Art and Art History Department Joan Giroux presented results from a recent full-time faculty survey during the Faculty Senate's Sept. 8 session. 

[Photo] Faculty Senate discuss faculty surveys, reaccreditation

By Ariana Portalatin, Managing Editor
In what is being considered one of the largest student housing sales in Chicago history, the University Center was sold for $201 million, July 20. 

[Photo] UC sold in largest student housing purchase in Chicago history

By Connor Caynski, News Editor
The 731 S. Plymouth Court Building, Columbia's last remaining, self-owned student housing center has been put up for sale. 

[Photo] Columbia-owned dorm for sale

By Connor Carynski, News Editor
Summer enrollment numbers fell 26% from last year but a number of factors may be affecting the decline. 

[Photo] Summer enrollment drops from internal and external factors

By Connor Carynski, News Editor
Devonne rests comfortably on a fuzzy pillow.

[Photo] Catcade ‘win-win’ for cats, cat lovers

By Miranda Manier
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he is open to removing the Balbo monument near Soldier Feild and changing the name of Balbo Drive, which honors italo Balbo, who was a pilot in the Italian fascist regime of the 1930s. 

[Photo] Chicago monuments at heart of controversy

By Savannah Eadens
Solutions for solving the nation's strict partisan politics were discussed at an Aug. 16 panel days after the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

[Photo] Experts, voters in search for civility in politics

By Eric Bradach
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