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‘MATADORA’ explores feminine rage through dance
Columbia alum Camila Rivero Pooley, who goes by the artist name “INSÉKTA,” transformed her experiences with rage and gender expectations into a dance theater production that premiered this week at the Dance Center.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez
September 25, 2026
Student views the work of student artist Zayden German, and his photo piece “Colors of Home” in the Hokin Gallery's newest exhibit, "Colors of Home" on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
‘Colors of Home’ provides students a place to express what home means to them
The new exhibition at the Hokin Gallery opened Thursday, Sept. 24 and runs through Nov. 13.
Jenna Kottke
September 25, 2026
Sophomore music business major Keith "Kash" Smith sings at the Black Student Union Talent Show at the Hive in the 618 S. Michigan Ave. building on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
Black Student Union’s Talent Show welcomes performers across Columbia
The student organization hosted a talent show for the second year to welcome new and returning performers to the stage.
Angel Cal
September 24, 2026
Crowds gather near Millennium Park and East Madison Street to watch the Chicagohenge sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
In pictures: Chicagohenge sunset draws people to Loop
As commuters walked through Chicago on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, the sun set between the skyscrapers, a phenomenon that happens around the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Zadyn Higgins
September 23, 2026
An attendee yells and holds up the devil horn hand gesture at the Radical Stage barricade during Haywire 617's set at Riot Fest on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Riot Fest persists despite rain and mud
After closing early yesterday due to inclement weather, Riot Fest day three faced delays with a late start.
Carlos Alanis-Avila
September 20, 2026
A person crowd-surfs during Fleshwater's set at the Roots Stage at Riot Fest on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
The 21st edition of Riot Fest brings out rock and roll fans
Rock fans across the midwest and beyond join day one of Riot Fest. Thousands of attendees spent day one crowd-surfing and experiencing circle pits across all five stages.
Carlos Alanis-Avila
September 18, 2026
A sign reading “sidewalk closed” stands at the entrance of a security tent during the post-festival teardown for Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Portions of the park remain blocked off to the public while crews dismantle security fencing, tents and staging infrastructure.
Grant Park’s damage assessment begins after Lollapalooza
A survey of the damage to lawns, landscaping and other infrastructure is set to take place this week.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez
August 11, 2026
Review: The Legend of Zelda is sidelined on its own anniversary in recent Nintendo Directs
For the first time, Nintendo hosted two Nintendo Directs back to back. Despite it being The Legend of Zelda’s anniversary, it’s overshadowed by Metroid and Kirby.
Jubilee Becker-Hall
September 15, 2026
Columbia alum finds her place in costume design
Columbia alum finds her place in costume design
After discovering the entertainment industry through Columbia’s Semester in LA program, Alayna Bell-Price built a career designing costumes for ABC’s “9-1-1.”
Samantha Mosquera
September 14, 2026
Jack McCoy, founder of Sweet Void Cinema, chats about the founding of the company in the lounge of Facets in Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
Columbia alumni feature local filmmakers with Sweet Void Cinema
The Humboldt Park-based organization screens local films, hosts workshops and festivals and connects emerging filmmakers with industry professionals.
Nico Waugh
September 11, 2026
Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: Board Game Club
Chronversations with Cameron Johnson: Board Game Club
September 25, 2026
Headlines with Will Blakley and Marc Balbarin
September 21, 2026
After East-West University raised the rental cost, Columbia’s student-run clubs pay the price 
After East-West University raised the rental cost, Columbia’s student-run clubs pay the price 
East-West University’s higher rates led Columbia to reduce gym hours, but the college’s effort to divide the remaining time equally doesn’t account for the different needs of student organizations, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
September 24, 2026
Students are showing up, and that matters for Columbia
Students are showing up, and that matters for Columbia
From SGA elections to packed classrooms and busy student organizations, the fall semester is off to an encouraging start, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
September 17, 2026
Editorial: As momentum builds with more students, Columbia must make sure students don’t feel the cuts
Editorial: As momentum builds with more students, Columbia must make sure students don’t feel the cuts
Columbia is welcoming about 1,100 new students this fall, up from 632 first-time, first-year students last fall. That progress matters, but so does what students experience on campus, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
September 10, 2026
Chicago’s murals as resistance, activism
Chicago’s murals as resistance, activism
In a city with such a rich art scene, murals do more than create visual and aesthetic interest, writes Venus Tapang. Chicago’s murals have had a unique role in combining community with cultural history and activism since the late 1960s.
Venus Tapang
September 9, 2026
Estudiantes de secundaria, estudiantes universitarios que buscan transferirse, estudiantes adultos, familiares y 40 universidades, colmaron la 2.ª edición del evento Chicago Latino College Expo, el cual se celebró en el quinto piso del Centro Estudiantil el martes 15 de Septiembre del 2026.
Latino College Expo informa a potenciales estudiantes sobre recursos, programas al servicio de estudiantes latinos de todo el país
El evento ofreció admisión y becas inmediatas a estudiantes de varias universidades con estatus de institución al servicio de estudiantes hispanos, que cumplan con los requisitos.
Sofía Oyarzún
September 16, 2026
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Estudiantes de música en Columbia recuerdan sus raíces latinas mientras definen su identidad musical
Participando en conjuntos musicales, tomando cursos y colaborando, los estudiantes y graduados de música de Columbia incorporan sus influencias culturales en sus propias creaciones.
Sofía Oyarzún
September 15, 2026
36 años de Teatro Vista impulsando el teatro latino en Chicago
36 años de Teatro Vista impulsando el teatro latino en Chicago
Desde sus inicios, Teatro Vista ha contribuido a transformar al teatro de Chicago al ampliar las oportunidades profesionales para artistas latinos, fortalecer su representación en los escenarios de la ciudad y consolidarse como una de las principales compañías del teatro latino de la ciudad.
Antonio Chaves
September 14, 2026
Jinetes a caballo cruzan bajo el icónico Arco de Little Village en la intersección de la calle 26 y la avenida Albany durante el inicio del 55.º Desfile del Día de la Independencia de México el domingo 13 de septiembre de 2026.
Aumentó la asistencia al desfile del Día de la Independencia de México un año después de la Operación Midway Blitz
La Operación Midway Blitz que empezó el 8 de septiembre del 2025, afectó a la comunidad y negocios en La Villita, incluyendo el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México. Este año, miles de personas asistieron al desfile.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
September 14, 2026