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The Johnson Publishing Building, 820 S. Michigan Ave., has been sold to 3L Real Estate, for over $10 million. 

[Photo] Historic Johnson Publishing building sold, Plymouth to follow

November 28, 2017
Stan West, journalist and adjunct faculty in the English department, spoke about the similarities of blues musicians from Chicago and Cuba during his May 1 presentation at the Center for Black Music Research, 618 S. Michigan Ave. 

[Photo] Faculty member explores Cuban, American blues music

May 8, 2017
Senior music major Jeremy Gentry will be the Musician in Residence at a new apartment building, Exhibit on Superior at 165 W. Superior, starting June 1. 

[Photo] Student awarded music residency in River North

May 8, 2017
Gov. John Kasich said he opposes President Trump’s immigration policies and healthcare reform at a May 1 discussion while promoting his new book,“Two Paths: America Divided or United.” 

[Photo] John Kasich criticizes Trump, Congress

May 5, 2017
Karina Martinez spoke about her experience attending a neighborhood high school at a March 29 talk debating selective and non-selective high schools.  

[Photo] Researchers dispute benefits of selective high schools

April 3, 2017
David Moss discussed the history and future of democracy and his new book Democracy: A Case Study, at a March 6 University of Chicago Booth School of Business event. 

[Photo] Expert says democracy is in trouble, has been for decades

March 13, 2017
Some Southeast Side community members fear a neurotoxin called manganese is in the air, which can damage the nervous system, according to the EPA.

[Photo] Southeast Side residents’ health at risk again

February 20, 2017
West Town residents gathered at 1613 W. Chicago Ave. Feb. 6 to discuss the recent increase in crime rate in neighborhoods such as Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village and Logan Square. 

[Photo] West Town demands answers for surge in violent crimes

February 13, 2017
Curator Jerald Pellowski helped create the “Not on Paper” gallery with Columbia’s Illustration Program. 

[Photo] Illustration program to host ‘Not on Paper’ gallery

February 13, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed a plan to develop vacant homes in the city on Jan. 9 press release, which City Council will later review. 

[Photo] Experts say Emanuel’s housing funds fall short

January 23, 2017
JJ McLuckie, senior design major, was announced Dec. 6 as Manifest creative director for 2017. McLuckie said he hopes to carry the torch for illustrators as creative directors and bring his abstract design style to the annual art festival.

[Photo] Manifest Creative Director hopes to make 2017 festival ‘crazy’

December 12, 2016
Five panelists, each representing  a department or organization from the college, offered students and faculty their perspectives on the 2016 election results at the Nov. 29 College Assembly.  

[Photo] Assembly addresses post-election concerns

December 5, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and most city aldermen left City Hall Nov. 1, before citizens were able to voice their concerns over the city’s 2017 budget during the scheduled public hearing. 

[Photo] Citizens raise concerns to sparse council

November 7, 2016
Members of the United Staff of Columbia College picketed outside an Oct. 18 bargaining meeting, held at the 624 S. Michigan Ave. Building, to raise awareness about their lack of a contract.

[Photo] Staff members picket to stop ‘stonewalling’ contract agreement

October 24, 2016
Leah Zeiger, a senior dance major, spreads awareness about sexual assault and dating violence through her project called The Sunflower Project.  

[Photo] Student project combats sexual assault violence

October 10, 2016
Chicago 350 founder Melissa Brice speaks at “Raptivate!,” the first event of the Chicago Climate Festival on Oct. 5 at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus.

[Photo] Chicago kicks off first Climate Festival

October 10, 2016
Emanuel: ‘Chicago’s future is at stake’

[Photo] Emanuel: ‘Chicago’s future is at stake’

September 26, 2016
A multi-panel seminar hosted at Columbia, was aimed at educating students and members of the public about problems in Illinois, according to Sarah Brune, Executive Director of Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.  

[Photo] Political panels urge student involvement in politics

September 19, 2016
Victor le. Givens discussed his artwork at Rootwork Gallery located at 645 W. 18th in Pilsen. His first solo exhibit in Chicago opened Sept. 9. 

[Photo] Black culture, spirituality subject of new art show

September 12, 2016
Erik J. Friedman, officially appointed as the Associate Dean of Career Development and Industry Relations for Columbia’s Career Center on Sept. 7, will be responsible for establishing the new center’s goals for helping students.

[Photo] New director to lead Career Center, students toward success

September 12, 2016
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