On the right foot: A tap club where every step counts
Columbia’s Tap Club meets every Friday on the second floor of the 916 S. Wabash Ave. building, and it’s open to every student, regardless of tap dancing experience.
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Hokin Gallery previews MoCP’s Darkroom Auction ahead of 50th anniversary fundraiser
Members of the Columbia community can view donated works in advance of the annual Darkroom Auction, which supports the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Student-run dance concert spotlights storytelling through movement
The third annual Musical Theatre Dance Concert will have a second show Friday night, Feb. 20 at the Dance Center, showcasing one of the largest ensembles in three years.
Faculty, staff spotlight their work in Glass Curtain Gallery showcase
The School of Visual Arts marked its second year with a first-ever faculty and staff exhibition in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. gallery.
Students report mood shifts, productivity rise with warmer weather
Even as snow flurries returned, last week’s stretch of 50 and 60-degree sunshine left some students feeling more energized.
College names creative director of Manifest 2026, introduces registration changes
Senior illustration major Sara-Beth Ramsey will be creative director for the 25th annual Manifest Arts Festival on May 16. College leaders also announced a new Eventbrite registration system at the Manifest Mixer on Thursday, Feb. 19.
In pictures: Shedding the old and clopping into the Year of the Fire Horse
Students marked Lunar New Year with lanterns, food and reflection during a fourth-floor celebration this week hosted by the Student Diversity and Inclusion office.
Sex, satisfaction and the orgasm gap
Research shows heterosexual women orgasm less frequently than men, a disparity known as the orgasm gap. Experts and students point to gaps in sex education, cultural expectations and communication as contributing factors.
‘He was a man of light’: Columbia community reflects on Jesse Jackson’s legacy
After the Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84, students and faculty remembered the civil rights leader’s influence on Chicago — and on their own lives.
Breaking: Columbia weighs 4:3 teaching load for tenured faculty
The shift would require tenured professors to teach one additional course each year as the college confronts a $40 million deficit and seeks to avoid further faculty layoffs, the interim provost said at a town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
‘SAVE Act’ creates challenges for millions of voters
Students and faculty weigh in after the House passed legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Love in a divided age: when politics become a dating dealbreaker
Political differences aren’t new to dating, but some Columbia students say disagreements over values and identity now draw firmer lines in relationships.