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Hispanic Journalists of Columbia hosted a “Build an Ofrenda” event On Oct. 31 in honor of Day of the Dead. The event took place in the Hokin lecture hall in the 623 S. Wabash building.

Students discuss their planned Halloween costumes and their favorite costumes from past years.

Listen as host Levi Libson and guest Aaron Guzman tell three spooky stories to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Anthony Carrera describes his artistic process, inspirations and how his time at Columbia influenced his work.

Students respond to the Amazon Web Services global outage that disrupted access to Canvas and other websites and apps.

If you are looking for a break from the stress of midterms, here are three events happening in the next week.

As raids intensify across the city and suburbs, students share their observations and fears about federal immigration enforcement.

The right to free speech and assembly is protected under the constitution, but it is important to plan ahead and prepare for any potential issues. Here are three things to know if you plan on engaging in protests.

Senior film and television major Gonzo Gonzalez discusses his experience as a student veteran and his perspective on how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is leading under the Trump administration.

Chicago’s history is reflected in its architecture, and Columbia’s campus is no different. Here are historical facts about three campus buildings.

Shop Columbia operations coordinator Tracey Drobot discusses the annual Dark Market event. 

Due to its addictive nature, many people find that social media affects their attention span and makes it difficult to manage their responsibilities. Assistant director of academic services Lauren Targ gives advice on using social media in moderation.

Gabriela Diaz de Sabates and Marcelo Sabates discuss Columbia’s study abroad and J-term travel opportunities.

With tuition, textbooks and living expenses piling up, managing money in college isn’t easy. Three students share how they make it work.

During Hispanic Heritage Month Latino Alliance co-president, Adilene Vega, stresses the importance of celebration and shares the goals of Latino Alliance.

From campus history to contemporary issues, here are three art installations to visit on Columbia’s campus this month.

A conversation with students about the updated AI Policies for classes

As the federal government increases its immigration enforcement, here are three tips to know if you are in a position where you might encounter ICE.

Over the weekend, the Chronicle reported that thousands gathered near Columbia’s campus to protest the Trump administration’s threats to send the National Guard to Chicago and increase immigration enforcement. Listen to the sounds our journalists heard from the streets.

A conversation with students about how they are feeling about week one classes amidst the administration change and tuition increase.

At Columbia’s New Student Convocation, President Shantay Bolton addressed the campus community and first-year and transfer students were given the opportunity to learn about campus organizations and resources.

At Columbia’s all-college faculty meeting, President Shantay Bolton outlined her vision with a focus on clarity, research-based strategy and community engagement. In this week’s Chronversations, host Stella Huang speaks with some faculty and staff about their perspectives on the meeting and the themes of collaboration, challenges in higher education and the path forward for Columbia.

As the fall semester approaches, Columbia’s resident assistants are back in training, and they’ve got stories to tell. From game nights to apartment-style independence, tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at life in Columbia’s dorms and how community thrives in every hallway.

Last week, Chicago woke up to a hazy orange sky and some of the worst air quality in the world, for one day, even worse than cities known for heavy smog. The smoke came from wildfires burning over a thousand miles away in Canada. This week on Chronversations, host Stella Huang talks to students who were caught off guard, a biologist who explains how it traveled here, and a meteorologist who reveal...

What started as a touring alt-rock rebellion has become a global music giant. This week on Chronversations, host Stella Huang dives into Lolla’s evolution, from its legacy headliners to rising K-pop influence. She hits the streets to find out what festivalgoers really know about its history.