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Students rehearse a choreographed tap dance performance in 916 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
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.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 20, 2026
Students and staff visit the Hokin Gallery to preview the art for the MoCP Darkroom Auction in 623 S. Wabash Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The preview is open Friday, Feb. 13 through Tuesday, Feb. 17, and the auction will take place Feb. 26, 2026.
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.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 20, 2026
The theater production did their own rendition of 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat' at the 1306 S Michigan Ave. building on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
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.
William Blakley, Reporter
February 20, 2026
Students rehearse a choreographed tap dance performance in 916 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
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.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 20, 2026
Students and staff visit the Hokin Gallery to preview the art for the MoCP Darkroom Auction in 623 S. Wabash Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The preview is open Friday, Feb. 13 through Tuesday, Feb. 17, and the auction will take place Feb. 26, 2026.
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.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 20, 2026
The theater production did their own rendition of 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat' at the 1306 S Michigan Ave. building on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
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.
William Blakley, Reporter
February 20, 2026
Faculty and students check out the "Sophomore Show," an exhibition made by faculty and staff at the Glass Curtain Gallery in 1104 S. Wabash Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
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.
Liam Rieber, Reporter
February 20, 2026
‘It doesn’t feel genuine anymore’: how online misogyny is changing dating
‘It doesn’t feel genuine anymore’: how online misogyny is changing dating
United Nations agencies warn that the spread of online misogyny is reshaping how young people understand gender and relationships.
Vivian Richey, Enterprise editor
February 18, 2026
Costume designer Paul Tazewell featured in new exhibit, showcasing ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’
Costume designer Paul Tazewell featured in new exhibit, showcasing ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’
On view at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the exhibit traces Tazewell’s career and highlights the role costume plays in storytelling.
Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 13, 2026
Local hair salon in Little Village with a taped up sign not allowing ICE to enter the establishment on Friday, Jan 30, 2026.
Nationwide ‘national shutdown’ protest over federal immigration enforcement and Minneapolis shootings draws mixed reaction
Some Chicago businesses shut their doors for the day, while others warned that a daylong strike could harm small businesses.
Vivian Richey and Marc Balbarin
January 31, 2026
Accessible art in action
The Chicago Park District runs a multi-week ceramics course in the Irving Park neighborhood that is designed to be accessible to Deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired artists.
Emma Jolly, Assistant Campus News Editor
December 23, 2025
Review: ‘Pillion’ drives a motorcycle straight into its audience’s heart
Harry Lighton’s romantic comedy delivers an erotic and serene sensory experience that reminds its audience that they must love themselves before they love someone else.
William Blakley, Reporter
February 13, 2026
Attendees of Sentido's 18th event watch the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny at SRBCC on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
Review: Bad Bunny turned halftime show into cultural reckoning
The global superstar delivered a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rican identity, blending high-energy hits with deep cultural symbolism and a star-studded celebration of the Latin American experience.
Shawn Katz, Reporter
February 9, 2026
Review: ‘Melania’ is a gaudy portrait of the First Lady
The documentary about First Lady Melania Trump is exactly as vain as you expect it to be. With its thinly-veiled messaging, it’s hard to see the documentary as anything other than campaign promotion.
Venus Tapang, Copy Editor
February 9, 2026
A lace slip dress lies on a bed alongside a journal and flowers on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Ableism denies disabled people the intimacy everyone deserves
Intimacy is not just about sex. It’s about truly being seen, and disabled people deserve that connection.
Eleanor Lusciatti, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2026
How dating apps became a playground for narcissists
How dating apps became a playground for narcissists
Dating apps promise connection, but their swipe-driven design may favor narcissistic traits, leaving many daters questioning whether the problem is who they meet or the platforms themselves.
Allison Shelton, Reporter
February 18, 2026
How scars impact self-confidence during sex
How scars impact self-confidence during sex
Having visible scars can bring up a lot of emotions during sex, but working on confidence and communication is key.
Lily Thomas, Reporter
February 12, 2026
The Streaming Era was supposed to fix cable. It made everything worse
The Streaming Era was supposed to fix cable. It made everything worse
Manuel Nocera, Copy Editor
December 19, 2025
Opinión: No dudemos de nuestro poder, la huelga nacional
Opinión: No dudemos de nuestro poder, la huelga nacional
Nacionalmente paros de escuela y huelgas laborales se han llevado a cabo en contra de ICE, un recordatorio que la maquinaria racista de deportación no es tolerada por la población de los Estados Unidos.
Brandon Anaya, Copy Editor
February 16, 2026
A crowd packed the SRBCC in the Hermosa neighborhood in an open format DJ series, along with a Super Bowl viewing event on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
En fotos, Sentido: experimento cultural, pasado y presente, reúne a la comunidad para bailar y ver el Super Bowl 60
Asistentes al evento llenaron el centro cultural Segundo Ruiz Belvis, el centro cultural latino más antiguo de Chicago, en el barrio de Hermosa para su decimoctava edición.
Carlos Alanis-Avila, Assistant Director of Photography
February 9, 2026
Laysha Adame-Ramirez, an Illustrator major, enters the pink line train on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2025.
Estudiantes que viajan diariamente reflexionan sobre presencia de ICE
Para muchos estudiantes, los viajes rutinarios a clases se han convertido en una fuente de miedo e incertidumbre a medida que se acercaba la presencia de oficiales de inmigración este semestre.
Manuel Nocera, La Crónica Editor
December 12, 2025
Un cliente de Joliet, Illinois espera en la fila para recibir su comida en Carnicería Maribel en el barrio Pilsen de Chicago el 3 de diciembre de 2025.
La comida mexicana se convierte en un alimento icónico de Chicago
Lo que antes era difícil encontrar afuera de Little Village, ahora se ha hecho favorito por la gente de la ciudad, empujada por la comunidad latina creciente y una demanda de comida auténtica y asequible.
Sofía Oyarzún, Photojournalist
December 9, 2025