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Jinx Monsoon’s Casting Enriches The Role of Audrey in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

How Jinx Monsoon’s casting as Audrey presents a fresh view of the character through alternative, non-cis lenses.…

March 21, 2024

In an article about Chicago bookstores, the state flag of Chicago flies above a shelve of books as a neon "open" sign glows.

Four Chicago Bookstores for Four Personalities

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Don’t overlook the thriving bookstore scene in Chicago.…

September 16, 2023

in article about bopdrop, woman laying on the ground writing in notebook while listening to music

Is bopdrop the New Instagram?

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

This social media platform is connecting music lovers everywhere one song at a time. …

November 10, 2022

Lady Gaga Takes Chicago to ‘Chromatica’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Mother Monster returns!…

August 25, 2022

A live look at the After Hours Til Dawn concert in Chicago

The Weeknd Brings ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ to Chicago: Concert Review

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

After two years of delays and cancellations, the artist makes his return to the Windy City, and his fans were more than ready.…

August 12, 2022

Lollapalooza 2021 Is a Glimpse Into Post-Pandemic Normalcy

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the major music festival has returned for in-person performances this year. Here's what you need to know before you go.…

July 23, 2021

Cole Bennett (pictured above) has taken the rap world by storm with his company Lyrical Lemonade.

Cole Bennett Is the Hip-Hop Video Director That Can Jump-Start Careers

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Chicago-based music video director and his homemade, low-budget aesthetic is in high-demand among SoundCloud rappers.…

April 10, 2020

Illustration of a sunset in spring break

The Introvert’s Guide to a Memorable Spring Break

Lauren Shull, University of Central Missouri

No need to stress out about your time off. Take a deep breath and plan the perfect vacation to suit your needs.…

March 6, 2020

What Chicagoans Know About Gun Control That Their Politicians Don’t

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

Enforcing gun regulations is key, but not the ones you think.…

February 22, 2017

What’s Really Happening in Chicago

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

The Chicago government’s misuse of funding has directly led to poorer communities and an increase in violence.…

September 19, 2016

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