CampusUnion leaders say the college failed to notify the union before three staff positions were eliminated in recent weeks.Read Story
CampusThe college’s signature urban arts festival will take place on Saturday, May 16 throughout Columbia’s buildings, including the Student Center. The block between Harrison and Balbo streets will be closed to vehicular traffic.Read Story
CampusThe board also approved a 4:3 teaching load increase for tenured faculty and revised the college’s severance and termination procedures under adverse circumstances to set the notice period to 10 business days but to retain one year of compensation and health benefits.Read Story

Students, alumni and staff raised money for senior audio arts major Kathrynn Vettas through a show organized by Sessions @ 33.

Students find different ways to reuse previous costumes through campus resources or upcycling it themselves.

The teach-out of Columbia’s formal major has left students to find climate engagement through classes, campus projects and their own efforts.
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The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for “64 Days in Chicago: The Story of Operation Midway Blitz.”

People in the crowd cheer, dance and mosh as the bands at Livewire Lounge play music during a house show.

Demonstrators gathered in Grant Park and marched through downtown Chicago on Saturday, March 28 as part of a nationwide day of action targeting Trump administration policies.

In one of the most consequential Illinois elections in decades, Stratton secured the Democratic nomination in a race reshaping the state’s political landscape. She now advances to the November general election, where she will face Republican candidate Don Tracy in a race that will test whether Democrats can maintain their long hold on the seat.

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Audio arts senior Aaron Daane, who performs as “aaron's book club,” earned national recognition after releasing his latest indie album, “Doggies.”

Columbia’s “Unity Ball” returns to highlight queer identity through dancing, music and self expression.

The club’s end-of-semester runway show featured original student designs, first-time models and themes ranging from cultural pride to horror-inspired fashion.
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More than 5 million graduation gowns are tossed each year. Columbia doesn't have to keep contributing to that number, writes the Editorial Board.

Climate change does not affect everyone equally. Understanding how identity shapes vulnerability helps explain why and what justice should look like.

Disabled people are disproportionately impacted by climate disasters, yet they often remain absent from emergency planning and climate conversations. That must change.

Los vendedores ambulantes enfrentan una pérdida significativa de ventas por la cancelación del desfile anual.

La decisión para celebrar Colombia vino el año pasado después de dedicar Fuego Fest a Puerto Rico.
Tras entregar el cortometraje a varios festivales, el estudiante internacional de México recibió el premio en Santa Mónica el 22 de febrero.

El salón del Ramova Theater, Ramova Loft en Bridgeport, fue sede del segundo panel anual de Latina Frontwomen de Chicago donde seis vocalistas femeninas de Chicago y los suburbios circundantes hablaron sobre el impacto de su trabajo y luchas que han sobrellevado.

