Cat videos, adoptable cats and a personal appearance by a celebrity cat will highlight the third annual Internet Cat Video Festival, scheduled for Sept. 19 at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave...

In an effort to gather food donations for Chicago Lights, a nonprofit social advocacy group at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Columbia’s library has created a fine forgiveness program c...

In a raging fury, the DJ scratches his vinyl on the turntable as if to scratch out the competitors’ eyes with a pounding bass line. Fists lack the sonic strength of speakers and the only harsh words exchanged between parties can be heard lyrically. No blood is shed in this musical bar fight, but the sweat from dancing patrons flows incessantly.On April 17, a lineup of five Chicago-based DJs—S@INT, Trmnl Freq, DT, Jamr...

Most Chicago city-dwellers have conditioned themselves to walk past those with cardboard signs and outstretched hands, but on July 15 Columbia’s associate vice president and chief of staff Paul Chiaravalle, along with other Columbia students, faculty and staff, will “Run! To End Homelessness.”The 5K, which will take place in Douglas Park, 1225 S. California Ave., will help raise money for A Safe Haven, an organizatio...