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Hank DeZutter, former Columbia instructor and Chicago journalism maverick, dies at 80

Hank DeZutter, former Columbia instructor and Chicago journalism maverick, dies at 80

August 5, 2022
Pre- and post-Roe: Uncovering Columbias curricular takes on abortion, from past to present

Pre- and post-Roe: Uncovering Columbia’s curricular takes on abortion, from past to present

July 21, 2022
Recent SCOTUS abortion ruling clashes with Judaism, rabbi says

Recent SCOTUS abortion ruling clashes with Judaism, rabbi says

July 7, 2022
Feds roll out third round of COVID-19 tests; Columbia backs both at-home and on-campus testing

Feds roll out third round of COVID-19 tests; Columbia backs both at-home and on-campus testing

June 14, 2022
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Tax forms reveal college’s finances in early days of the pandemic; administrators discuss plans to right the ship

June 3, 2022
Chicago hip-hop pioneer honored at first in-person ManiFresh event after death

Chicago hip-hop pioneer honored at first in-person ManiFresh event after death

June 3, 2022
A protester attends the abortion-rights rally dressed in a Handmaid’s Tale red robe and bonnet as a symbol of women’s rights.

‘Even when your voice shakes, speak the truth’: Abortion-rights demonstrations encompass downtown in wake of SCOTUS draft leak

May 17, 2022
Showstopping Columbia play Blood at the Root to take center stage at South Side theatre

Showstopping Columbia play ‘Blood at the Root’ to take center stage at South Side theatre

April 26, 2022
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Officials identify cause of death for man found on Columbia rooftop

April 15, 2022
Professor and music critic Jim DeRogatis honored by Chicago Foundation for Women for R. Kelly abuse coverage

Professor and music critic Jim DeRogatis honored by Chicago Foundation for Women for R. Kelly abuse coverage

April 14, 2022
Protestors march around Cloudgate and down South Michigan Avenue chanting, No more shame, no more silence, forced motherhood is fascist violence.

‘This is a call to do my part’: Activists take to city streets to fight abortion restrictions

April 12, 2022
Thorne discusses his work with Civic Influencers and discusses the political advantage youth hold over other generations.

Civil rights activist Maxim Thorne discusses youth voting and changing narratives

March 2, 2022
Opinion: The fight to criminalize abortion is about religion, and as a non-Christian, its a violation of mine

Opinion: The fight to criminalize abortion is about religion, and as a non-Christian, it’s a violation of mine

March 2, 2022
Breaking down Columbias new standardized flat fee amid tuition hike — what it means for students

Breaking down Columbia’s new standardized flat fee amid tuition hike — what it means for students

March 1, 2022
The rallygoers stand in front of Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church after the first Russian attack on Ukraine on Feb. 24.

‘Today we are all Ukrainian’: Chicagoans gather in Ukrainian Village, demand action against Russian invasion

February 28, 2022
Identity, race, responsibility and empathy: Columbia theatre students set to perform Blood at the Root

Identity, race, responsibility and empathy: Columbia theatre students set to perform ‘Blood at the Root’

February 28, 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.

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

February 22, 2022
Beyond the pill: Hormone-free contraceptive options often an afterthought

Beyond the pill: Hormone-free contraceptive options often an afterthought

February 8, 2022
Around 100 people gather at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., to protest the release of former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke.

‘We knew it was going to happen’: Downtown protesters express disappointment, frustration over ex-police officer’s release from prison

February 4, 2022
Midwest Film Festival dedicates its monthly screening to Celebrating Womxns Voices

Midwest Film Festival dedicates its monthly screening to ‘Celebrating Womxn’s Voices’

December 15, 2021
A sign saying “I hate white supremacy” stands out among the crowd gathered in Federal Plaza.

‘It’s an insult and an outrage’: Chicago takes action in response to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

November 20, 2021
She went out of her way to make others comfortable: Columbia community remembers former interim Provost Louise Love

‘She went out of her way to make others comfortable’: Columbia community remembers former interim Provost Louise Love

November 15, 2021
Kal Penn speaks to Vice Media co-founder Suroosh Alvi about his career and new book, You Can’t Be Serious, at a Chicago Humanities Festival event at the Harris Theater on Nov. 6.

Kal Penn gives insight on work with the Obama administration during book talk

November 10, 2021
Self-identity, love and humanity: Students return to the campus stage, perform Stop Kiss

Self-identity, love and humanity: Students return to the campus stage, perform ‘Stop Kiss’

November 3, 2021
Students gather in the Ferguson Lecture Hall at 600 S. Michigan Ave. for the semiannual Lets Chat with Dr Kim.

‘Let’s Chat’ with Dr. Kim yields questions about institutional racism, COVID-19, potential staff strike

October 29, 2021
Chicago Humanities Festival takes over Student Center for a day, hosts accomplished authors

Chicago Humanities Festival takes over Student Center for a day, hosts accomplished authors

October 28, 2021
Lighting design professor Heather Gilbert reflects on Tony Award nomination

Lighting design professor Heather Gilbert reflects on Tony Award nomination

October 21, 2021
The crowd chants “Sky in four” as confetti floats around Pritzker Pavilion.

Fans crowd Michigan Avenue, Pritzker Pavilion celebrating the Chicago Sky’s WNBA championship

October 20, 2021
Take risks and learn how to fail: John Davies inspires the next generation of journalists

‘Take risks and learn how to fail’: John Davies inspires the next generation of journalists

October 18, 2021
Lit Fest attendees gather around a booth looking for a new read.

Annual Printers Row Lit Fest held for the first time since the start of pandemic

September 20, 2021
Former Georgia state legislator Stacey Abrams gets a welcoming round of applause from the crowd at the annual CFW luncheon.

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

September 15, 2021
Columbias Jewish community balances High Holy Days and the start of fall semester

Columbia’s Jewish community balances High Holy Days and the start of fall semester

September 10, 2021
Columbia sees rise in students moving off campus amid COVID-19 concerns

Columbia sees rise in students moving off campus amid COVID-19 concerns

April 8, 2021
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