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Beavers Coffee and Donuts owner, Gabriel Wiesen, said Chicago has only 70 food trucks compared to Los Angles, which has thousands. 

[Photo] Local food trucks struggle with new policies

By Metro Reporter
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pointed to the city’s lower budget shortfall after increasing taxes and fees during his budget address Oct. 11 City Council speech.

[Photo] Emanuel: ‘Chicago is back on solid ground’

By Metro Reporter
Mayor Rahm Emanuel teamed up with Chicago Housing Authority to open Rosenwald apartments in Bronzeville, according to a City of Chicago press release.

[Photo] Historic building reopens in Bronzeville

By Metro Reporter
UNO Charter Schools Network’s teachers and staff, who plan to strike on Oct. 19 in hopes for a new contract, rallied on Oct. 13 and held a press conference at 209 W. Jackson. 

[Photo] Chicago Charter School Network first in U.S. to strike

By Metro Reporter
Chicago Public Schools announced in a Sept. 26 press release they will be giving an additional  $5.7 million in funds to schools all across the Chicago area. 

[Photo] CPS provides additional $5.7 million for schools

By Taylor Morris Metro Reporter
Roadway Construction began Sept. 30 near 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. and extends to Wentworth Avenue near Chinatown to ease congestion for South Side commuters traveling into the Loop. 

[Photo] Chinatown roadway to connect neighborhood and downtown

By Taylor Morris Metro Reporter
Bronzeville’s new school-based health center at John B. Drake Elementary will provide accessible healthcare to students and families, according to principal Sydney Golliday.

[Photo] New school-based health center in Bronzeville

By Metro Reporter
Maria Cardona

Hispanics and Latinos are not all Mexicans, but all deserve respect

By Photo Editor
The office of Student Health and support created a stronger conversation about mental health with the Feb. 23 session on suicide awareness and prevention. 

[Photo] Student Health encourages students to discuss mental health

By Campus Reporter
Miranda Gardley, a senior fashion studies and business & entrepreneurship double major, wants to create her own firm to help companies market on social media. 

[Photo] YouTube star creates brand of positivity, health and wellness

By Campus Reporter
Dezhane Rouse, a junior theatre major, performed a monologue titled “My Angry Vagina,” as well as pieces discussing issues of sexual assault and transphobia.

[Photo] ‘Vagina Monologues’ works to spread laughs and women’s anecdotes across campus

By Campus Reporter
Through the acting and directing courses, students enrolled are able to collaborate on films during the semester, said Wendi Weber, lecturer in the Theatre Department. 

[Photo] Students collaborate in acting and directing courses

By Campus Reporter
Miriam Smith, executive director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, said she enjoys being in a creative environment like Columbia and she likes how dedicated the campus community is to its interests.

[Photo] Relations director wants to increase student–alumni connections

By Campus Reporter
Vladimir Andrejevic, designer, presented plans for a new development at 1136 S. Wabash Ave. during a Nov. 30 community meeting at 1104 S. Wabash.

[Photo] New developments to join South Loop

By Metro Reporter
Wilde, the Renegades' new outdoors club, will begin organizing events for students in the Spring 2016 Semester, said Charlotte Klein, a junior photography major. 

[Photo] Renegades go ‘Wilde’

By Campus Reporter
Technologically, Columbia is up to 15 years behind, said Byron Nash, chief information officer and associate vice president of Technology Services on Nov. 13. 

[Photo] College Wi-Fi connectivity said to be growing worse

By Campus Reporter
The feedback from students about the Big Chicago courses has been positive, said Suzanne Blum Malley, senior associate provost.

[Photo] Big Chicago garners mixed feedback

By Campus Reporters
Christopher Chraca, a senior in the Music Technology Program, showed prospective students what people in the program have been creating in their classes during an open house event on Nov. 9 in the 33 E. Congress Parkway Building.

[Photo] New program combines music, science

By Campus Reporter
Designer Matthew Hoffman began the “You Are Beautiful” project in 2002, which has since  spread to every continent. 

[Photo] ‘You Are Beautiful’ artist tells students not to fear failure

By Campus Reporter
Robyn Wilson, a freshman dance major and one of two winners of Big Foot, said she started tap dancing when she was about 3 years old.

[Photo] Students bring Big Foot back to the stage

By Campus Reporter
Rachel Horton, an advisor at the College Advising Center, discussed spring 2016 classes with Sandi Woods, a freshman cinema art + science major.

[Photo] Faculty clearance no longer required for registration

By Campus Reporter
The Gender Inclusive Initiative aims to raise awareness about issues like preferred pronoun usage at the college.

[Photo] Gender inclusive initiatives announced two months late

By Campus Reporter
Deputy Mayor of the City of Chicago Steve Koch talks about China’s sister city relationship with Chicago.

[Photo] Sister Cities Chicago celebrates 30th anniversary with China

By Metro Reporter
Senior Associate Provost of Academic Affairs Suzanne Blum Malley addressed the Integrated First-Year Experience committee Oct 21.

[Photo] Strategic Plan committees off and running

By Campus Reporter
Students in a product design class display a collaborative project using solar energy that they have been working on with the Science & Mathematics Department. 

[Photo] Product design program faces uncertain future

By Campus Reporter
At the Jazz Initiative’s event, Bobbi Wilsyn, the coordinator for voice and choral ensembles at the college, spoke about influential women in jazz. 

[Photo] Women in jazz celebrated by college community

By Campus Reporter
The Logan Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.  

[Photo] Art imitates life imitates art at ‘Flick Lit’

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Senior Vice President and Provost Stan Wearden met with chairs of the Strategic Plan implementation committees Sept. 29 to discuss the plan’s implementation.

[Photo] Strategic Plan committees to feature collegewide involvement

By Campus Reporter
The LBGTQ Office of Culture & Community started its month of events for LGBT History Month with the Royal Family Dinner and a performance from Cyon Flare.

[Photo] Royal Family Dinner kicks off LGBT History Month

By Campus Reporter
The vending machines located in the 600 S. Michigan Ave. and 1104 S. Wabash Ave. buildings are only short-term replacements for the now closed cafes, said SGA president Jerel Ballard.

[Photo] Campus cafes closed for business

By Campus Reporter
Freshman journalism major Kevin Droniak came to Columbia with on-camera experience in the form of a YouTube channel with almost a half-million subscribers.

[Photo] Youtuber Kevin Droniak uploads new chapter

By Campus Reporter
Senior Vice President and Provost Stan Wearden met with the Faculty Senate on April 17 to respond to the Senate’s letter regarding the decision to eliminate First-Year Seminar. 

[Photo] Provost admits failure to communicate in FYS decision

By Campus Reporter
Vice President of Development & Alumni Relations Jonathan Stern said the department’s main goal is strengthening relationships with alumni and potential donors while also hiring a strong fundraising team.

[Photo] High 6-figure gift donated for photography fellowship

By Campus Editor & Senior Photo Editor
Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip

[Photo] Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip

By Copy Editor
AYOH, a band in the college’s student-run record label AEMMP Records, performed March 3 at Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State St., for AEMMP’s kickoff event that raised awareness for the label’s trip to this year’s South by Southwest film, music and live performance festival in Austin, Texas.

[Photo] AEMMP Records to showcase talent at SXSW

By Associate Editor
Roxie’s By The Slice, 1732 N. Milwaukee Ave., includes a limited menu of a slice with a range of toppings options.

[Photo] Good until last bite at Roxie’s

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Jessica Caponigro assisted in running the screen-printing station at the Tracers Feminist Parking Lot event on March 3.

[Photo] Tracers Book Club brings new meaning to feminism, equality

By Arts & Culture Reporter
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is forced into a runoff by Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, a Cook County Commissioner on Feb. 24. Emanuel delivers a triumphant speech nonetheless at Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington.

[Photo] Emanuel forced into runoff

By Metro Editor
Banana chocolate chip muffins

[Photo] Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

By Copy Chief
Mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti spoke to the Green Party of Chicago on Jan. 28. Party Chair Phil Huckleberry (directly behind Fioretti) said Fioretti has upheld the party’s core values while in office.

[Photo] Green Party of Chicago endorses Bob Fioretti

By Metro Editor
Mark Grba, an investigator from Chicago’s Office of Inspector General (left), Jim Nagle, an adjunct professor in the English Department (middle) and Mark Klein, a P-Fac elections committee chairperson and an adjunct faculty member in the Art + Design Department, (right) returned to the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building with the ballots from the Jan. 21 election.

[Photo] P-Fac vote spurs union investigation

By Senah Yeboah-Sampong
Kokopelli is Wicker Park’s latest Mexican restaurant at 1324 N. Milwaukee Ave., offering a wide variety of menu items featuring modern takes on classic Mexican cuisine.

[Photo] Kokopelli brings flavor to Chicago

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Four of Columbia’s choral groups performed, including the pop orchestra, gospel repertory ensemble, gospel choir and jazz pop choir. The concert concluded with a collaborative performance from all groups.

[Photo] Choirs sing to help All Chicago

By Assistant Campus Editor
Xcend, Columbia’s show choir, performed popular song covers Dec. 4 at the Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., during “Spectrum,” the group’s third annual benefit concert. The event raised money for the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., an LGBTQ community center in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. This year, Xcend raised more than $300, according to Alex Heffner, a junior public relations major and the vocal director for Xcend.

[Photo] Show choir hosts benefit for the Center on Halsted

By Assistant Campus News Editor
Stuffed Chili Peppers

[Photo] Recipe: Stuffed Red Peppers

By Assistant Sports & Health Editor
Falafel

[Photo] Falafel

By Copy Editor
Klosterman speaks candidly at Columbia

[Photo] Klosterman speaks candidly at Columbia

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Michael Moore answered student questions and talked about his documentaries and upcoming projects on Oct. 22 at a last-minute Q-and-A event organized by Columbia’s cinema art + sciences department and the Chicago International Film Festival at Film Row Cinema in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building.

[Photo] Moore advice for Columbia film students

By Assistant Campus Editor
Parlor Pizza Bar all identity, little substance

[Photo] Parlor Pizza Bar all identity, little substance

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
President Kwang-Wu Kim spoke to faculty and staff on Oct. 24 at Film Row Cinema in 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Building to address the six topic strategic plan he hopes to implement during the 2015–2016 academic year.

[Photo] President Kim launches joint faculty, staff town hall meetings

By Assistant Campus Editor
Brianna Planter

[Photo] Featured Athlete: Brianna Planter

By Assistant Sports & Health Editor
Mummy Dogs

Mummy Dogs

By Photo Editor
YouTube

[Photo] YouTube provides platform for mental illness peer support

By Assistant Sports & Health Editor
Dee Snider's Rock 'n' Roll Christmas

[Photo] Better watch out, Dee Snider’s coming to town

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Nena Ivon, an adjunct faculty member in the Fashion Studies Department, was asked to deliver the keynote address at Chicago Fashion Week 2014.

[Photo] Columbia style-maven sweeps Chicago Fashion Week

By Assistant Campus Editor
Uncovered posters inspire spooky art show

[Photo] Uncovered posters inspire spooky art show

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Dove's brings Southern comfort to Chicago

[Photo] Dove’s brings Southern comfort to Chicago

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Administrators, including John Green, interim dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, and vice president and provost Stan Wearden, attended the Faculty Senate meeting Oct. 3 during which the senate discussed its concerns surrounding the restructuring of the Art + Design Department and the senate’s provost appointment policy. 

[Photo] Art + Design Department slated to split in two

By Associate Editor
Bernard Mull Jr., a sophomore art + design major, took part in a Sept. 16 demonstration sponsored by the college’s Black Student Union to protest the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown at the hands of the police in Ferguson, Missouri. The protest, which took place outside of the 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building, drew more than 100 people.

[Photo] Columbia protesters denounce police brutality

By Associate Editor
White Lung frontwoman Mish Way screams her way through the band's Sept. 10 set at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave.

[Photo] White Lung’s anti-sexism stands stumbles on deaf ears

By Features Editor
The tapioca boba nicely compliments Bee & Tea’s delicious chicken teriyaki bao, making for a delightful snack.

[Photo] Bee & Tea flies into Wicker Park

By Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Athlete Profile: Tyler Vinezeano

[Photo] Athlete Profile: Tyler Vinezeano

By Copy Editor
Joanna Debska, 26, an accounting major at University of Illinois at Chicago, said she thinks there should be a compromise between the two extremes, such as enforced smoke-free zones.

[Photo] Quinn signs campus-wide smoking ban

By Features Editor
Recipe

Luck o’ the Irish soup

By Photo Editor
President Kwang-Wu Kim meets with the Student Life Advisory Board Feb. 5 to gather input regarding future tuition increases and scholarship funding. 

[Photo] Columbia announces tuition increase

By Campus Editor
Vice President of Student Affairs Mark Kelly throws up a hook shot during the Nov. 13 3-on-3 Renegades basketball tournament at the Goodman Center.

[Photo] Columbia, Roosevelt basketball tournament brings heat

By Contributing Writer
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