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[Photo] Mary-Arrchie Theatre to say goodbye after three decades

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 8, 2015
Union staff members vote to decide how they want to go forward during the US of CC meeting on January 21.

[Photo] US of CC negotiations continue, building and department representatives elected

By Campus Editor
September 12, 2016
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim said the college is awaiting further assistance with Monetary Award Program funding.

[Photo] Students still without MAP for upcoming academic year

By Campus Reporters
May 2, 2016
Kim shares update, answers student questions

[Photo] Kim shares update, answers student questions

By Associate Editor
May 2, 2016
ConSoul

[Photo] Biggest Mouth erupts with heart and soul

By Campus Editor
April 25, 2016
Cynthia Grunden, assistant vice president of Student Financial Services, said she encourages students to reach out to their state-level elected officials to solve the Monetary Award Program grant funding issues.

[Photo] SFS reaches out to address student concerns

By Campus Reporter
April 25, 2016
Student Financial Services wants to create a friendlier approach to eliminate its “doctor’s office” feel, according to Christine Tvedt, manager of Outreach and Education at the Office of Student Financial Services.

[Photo] SFS to work more closely with students on financial plans

By Campus Reporter
April 18, 2016
Junior business & entrepreneurship major Kaela Ritter, Megan Perrero, a freshman journalism major and Bree Bracey, a sophomore theatre major, will join the Student Government Association’s executive board next academic year.

[Photo] SGA elects new executive board for 2016–2017

By Campus Editor
April 18, 2016
Parson’s Chicken and Fish,2952 W. Armitage Ave., regularly serves Hot Chicken.

[Photo] Nashville Hot Chicken spices up Chicago

By Arts & Culture Editor
April 18, 2016
CTU members and supporters (left) protested to call attention to the lack of funding for CPS. 

[Photo] Protesters: It may be April 1,but education is no joke

By metro editor
April 4, 2016
The new climate change exhibit Weather to Climate: Our Changing World opens April 2 at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. 

[Photo] Interactive exhibit demystifies climate change for all ages

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
April 4, 2016
Dean finalist Stefania de Kenessey presented her accomplishments and educational philosophy March 2 at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] New York composer makes bid to become fine arts dean

By Campus Reporter
March 7, 2016
Protesters burned an American flag during a demonstration calling for the resignation of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and Gov. Bruce Rauner Feb. 23. 

[Photo] Protesters: ‘We’re always going to stand tall’

By metro editor
February 29, 2016
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino ended the Feb. 25 show at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., by thanking the crowd for “being weird” and giving them a “peace out.”

[Photo] Best Coast and Wavves make a splash at Thalia Hall

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
February 29, 2016
Supporters of Bernie Sanders went to the opening of his campaign office in the South Loop on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton make their mark on Chicago

By metro editor
February 22, 2016
The Harold Ramis Film School will teach students to create comic film and video.

[Photo] Second City film school to emphasize humor in filmmaking

By Arts & Culture Editor
February 22, 2016
Student Center Phase One: College input visualized

[Photo] Student Center Phase One: College input visualized

By Associate Editor
February 22, 2016
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim discussed with the college’s Student Government Association his personal vision of the student center, scheduled for completion by the Fall 2018 Semester.

[Photo] Student center envisioned as a place of ‘inclusion’

By Campus Editor
February 21, 2016
Mark Kelly, vice president of Student Success, presented the 4 percent tuition increase at the Feb. 9 SGA meeting.

[Photo] Fewer students, more money: Students pay up for enrollment drop

By Campus Editor
February 15, 2016
To focus more on career outcomes, the college is merging the Portfolio Center and the Student Employment Office with the internship program June 1. 

[Photo] Career Center to merge job programs for better service

By Campus Editor
February 15, 2016
Greg Foster-Rice, president of The Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate during a Facutly Senate meeting at 33 E Congress on Feb 12.

[Photo] Faculty Senate discusses performance-based raises and ‘Big Chicago’ courses

By Opinions Editor
February 15, 2016
Priest and a social activist Michael Pfleger speaking during the opening event of the African-American heritage month on Feb. 3 at 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building’s Ferguson Hall.

[Photo] Pfleger tells tale of two cities

By Campus Reporter
February 8, 2016
Hot Sugar performed at Schubas on Feb. 3 at Schubas Tavern, located at 3159 N. Southport Ave.

[Photo] Hot Sugar leaves Schubas in high spirits

By Arts & Culture Reporter
February 8, 2016
The decision to reject the college’s Dec. 18 proposal for salary increases was unanimous at a Jan. 21 general membership meeting for the United Staff of Columbia College. The bargaining committee will decide on a counterproposal.

[Photo] Non-union staff offered merit raises, union fights on

By Associate Editor
January 25, 2016
Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot spoke about  transparency at a panel on Jan. 20 at East-West University. 

[Photo] Panelists debate how soon police videos should be released

By Metro Reporter
January 25, 2016
Los Angeles-based street artist Morley created an interactive mural in partnership with Wabash Arts Corridor and Columbia College at 424 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Street artist gives campus building a new facade

By Campus Reporter
December 14, 2015
Matthew Hoffman, creator of the You Are Beautiful art campaign, came to  Columbia on Nov. 5 at the 623 S Wabash building to speak with students. He encourages people get involved by leaving a message on the hotline.

[Photo] You Are Beautiful launches hotline art experiment

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
December 14, 2015
Brian Marth, executive director of the College Advising Center, works to centralize the College Advising Center and bring clarity to students.

[Photo] Advising Center implements new model with new leadership

By Campus Reporter
December 7, 2015
The ‘Happenchance’ traveling WWII photography exhibit’s opening reception was held on Nov. 12 at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago at 500 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1450. 

[Photo] WWII photo exhibit shows photographer’s humanity

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
November 30, 2015
Big Chicago uses technology to manage large classes

[Photo] Big Chicago uses technology to manage large classes

By Campus Editor
November 30, 2015
Residents asked Transit Board members to reinstate cut bus routes at a public forum Nov. 16.

[Photo] CTA approves 2016 budget, restores cut bus routes

By Metro reporter
November 23, 2015
Protesters marched through uptown, angry over the neighborhoods homelessness.

[Photo] Protesters confront Uptown alderman about homelessness

By Jordan Watkins
November 16, 2015
Customers enjoy Latinicity’s cafeteria-style dining lounge area.

[Photo] Latinicity spices up Chicago culinary scene

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
November 16, 2015
Film director Jay Roach visited Chicago Nov. 11 to share his independent movie “Trumbo” with viewers, and hopes it reminds people of the power of storytelling as political change.

[Photo] Jay Roach’s biopic ‘Trumbo’ highlights political edge

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
November 16, 2015
Birthday party of General Assembly was celebrated on Nov. 5 at 640 N. La Salle St.

[Photo] Made in Chicago Week highlights city’s influential entrepreneurs

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
November 9, 2015
Residents in the South Loop mixed and mingled with developers who are bringing new buildings to the neighborhood. 

[Photo] New housing proposals build excitement in South Loop

By METRO REPORTER
November 9, 2015
College approves planning, development of new student center

[Photo] College approves planning, development of new student center

By Campus Editor
November 8, 2015
Alderman Carrie Austin (34th ward) argued in favor of the budget but admitted that none of this is easy.

[Photo] Alderman to Chicago: ‘Death or taxes’

By Jordan Watkins
November 2, 2015
Mayor Rahm Emanuel in conversation with Scott Turow at Cindy Pritzker Auditorium on Oct 29.

[Photo] Emanuel speaks on libraries, culture and personal life

By METRO REPORTER
November 2, 2015
Artists work on pottery wheels in Lillstreets ceramic workspace

[Photo] Lillstreet Art Center celebrates 40 years

By Arts & Culture Reporter
November 2, 2015
The company “Doorman” officially launched in Chicago on Oct. 23. The company allows users to choose their delivery times from 6 p.m until midnight any day of the week.

[Photo] ‘Doorman’ allows residents to choose delivery times

By METRO REPORTER
November 2, 2015
Senior Vice President and Provost Stan Wearden, spoke to faculty and staff about what he seeks in potential dean candidates Oct. 21 at an open forum.

[Photo] College seeks to fill dean positions

By CAMPUS REPORTER
October 26, 2015
Eric May, an associate professor in the Creative Writing Department, was awarded the Chicago Public Library and Chicago Public Library Foundation’s 21st Century Award.

[Photo] Professor receives Chicago Public Library Award

By Campus Reporter
October 26, 2015
The late Nikolaos Mirkopoulos gets a street named after him for his legacy of establishing Cinespace. 

[Photo] Cinespace founder’s legacy lives on

By METRO REPORTER
October 26, 2015
Fans make their way to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs and the Cardinals play Tuesday Oct. 13. 

[Photo] Cubs’ success rubs off on Wrigleyville businesses

By METRO REPORTER
October 19, 2015
The City of Chicago released two new communication methods on Oct. 9 to increase transparency. 

[Photo] City of Chicago adds two new tools for greater transparency

By Metro Reporter
October 19, 2015
The Wilson Red Line Stop renovation is starting to have a negative impact on local business.

[Photo] Red Line construction hits Uptown businesses hard

By Metro Reporter
October 12, 2015
Alex Murfey, a junior cinema art + science major, decorated his own jumpsuit for the upcoming Halloween Gathering during a workshop event on Sept. 30.

[Photo] Halloween Gathering screams artistic talent

By CAMPUS REPORTER
October 12, 2015
Streets from Wabash Avenue to Lake Shore Drive were closed off for NBC’s “Chicago Fire” Oct. 7–9. “ Chicago Fire” is one of many shows that take place and film scenes in Chicago, providing jobs for city residents on set and on camera.

[Photo] Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

By Arts & Culture Reporter
October 12, 2015
Many attended the Board of Education meeting held at CPS Loop Office to support special education following recent budget cuts.

[Photo] CPS, Board of Education under fire for special education cuts

By METRO REPORTER
October 5, 2015
Luftwerk Solarise: Florescence (transparent acrylic, suspension wire) at the Garfield Park Conservatory.

[Photo] Solarise installation lights up Garfield Conservatory area

By Arts & Culture Reporter
September 28, 2015
Viaduct on Lake Shore Drive and Wilson Avenue.

[Photo] CPD ticketing Uptown’s homeless

By Metro Reporter
September 28, 2015
Uwe Donaubauer aka BBoy Real led the breakdancing workshop Thursday, September 24th.

[Photo] “Flying Steps” prepare for “Red Bull Flying Bach” with press event

By Arts & Culture Reporter
September 25, 2015
Stop Telling Women to Smile by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh. 

[Photo] Wabash Arts Corridor goes WAC with new color

By ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
September 14, 2015
Big Mouth’s open mic night offered diversity in its performances and featured spoken word, comedy and music including acts such as Serena Isabelli, Leah Griffith and Mr. Wall Street.

[Photo] First Big Mouth yields big turnout

By Campus Reporter
September 14, 2015
Under the Gun actors held back laughs while sharing personal stories with the audience. Left to right: Nick Bernardi, Erin Diehl and Sam Howard.

[Photo] Professional party games amuse in Wrigleyville

By Zoe Eitel, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 8, 2015
The Renegades board members left to right: Tina Roberts, Mark Brticevich, Mike Sempek and Taylor Kaurin

[Photo] Renegades look to score with upcoming semester

By Arabella Breck, Campus Reporter
September 8, 2015
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