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September 27, 2021

Unicorns Are Real: A Queer, Feminist Bookstore in Rural Mississippi

How Jaime Harker turned an alleyway into a welcoming literary community.

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September 24, 2021

Talking Pictures: Confessions of a Lapsed Marvel Fan

Just how much Marvel content is too much content? Myle Yan Tay breaks it down.

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September 22, 2021

Has the Death Knell of the Novel Finally Been Sounded?

Digital publishing hub Substack is the latest company to bet on changing the business of literature.

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September 19, 2021

Bad Parable – Outside

A new Bad Parable by Teddie Bernard.

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September 16, 2021

Why “Night Vale” Still Resonates, 9 Years Later

“Welcome to Night Vale” embraces queerness and outsiders, since 2012.

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August 25, 2021

Ten ’00 Love Songs That Still Hold Up

These love ballads from the aughts have aged like a fine wine.

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August 4, 2021

Tiny Love Letters: SAIC Edition

Three mini love letters from SAIC students, inspired by the NYT "Modern Love" column.

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July 26, 2021

Best AIC Paintings to Go On a Date Inside Of

Experience the unforgettable with the exclusive new Art Institute dating packages!

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July 25, 2021

Summer of Love: Streaming Watchlist

5 titles on romance, family, self-discovery, and grief to add to your list.

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July 23, 2021

Heartbreak Anonymous: Relationship Advice

Our experts tackle some tough relationship questions.

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July 23, 2021

5 of My Beloved Chicago Restaurants

These restaurants powered me through the pandemic and deserve your business.

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Arts & Culture

Under the Gavel: LGBTQ+ Art Auction at Swann Galleries

August 16, 2021

This month, a major auction spanning 19th and 20th century LGBTQ+ history in New York.

Best AIC Paintings to Go On a Date Inside Of

July 26, 2021

Experience the unforgettable with the exclusive new Art Institute dating packages!

Art or Entertainment? The Immersive Van Gogh Show in Chicago

July 19, 2021

Reflecting on Van Gogh's legacy at the light show.

Hurricane Ida From a Distance: An Introspection

September 21, 2021

The author reflects on their experience moving to Chicago while Hurricane Ida tears through New Orleans.

In Memoriam: Gregory Bae

August 26, 2021

Visionary artist, committed mentor, and selfless friend.

In Conversation With Cara Dunkerley

June 23, 2021

Cara Dunkerley (MFA Sculp 2021) sits down in conversation with Matt Morris (Adj. Asst. Prof. PTDW) to discuss coming of age, escapism, and the art of creating a different...

Student Perspective: The Rise and Fall of Andrew Cuomo

May 15, 2021

Through fame and scandal, New York's Governor represents a larger pattern within the Democratic Party.

Decoding Bad Policing

May 3, 2021

The Chicago Police Department is building a new database. Is it enough?

Amazon Won’t Stand for Unionization — Or Urination

May 1, 2021

While its employees peed in bottles, Amazon campaigned against an attempt to unionize.

“Cryptozoo”: A Half-Eaten Utopian Dream

September 27, 2021

Visually impressive but ideologically limited, "Cryptozoo" pushes the envelope on indie animation, but fails to go as far with its message and narrative.