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Pioneering WHPK keeps Chicago rap fresh

Radio station that hosted hip hop superstars like Common and Kanye West is a training ground for students and community.


Tomi Obaro

WHPK hosted Common/Kanye faceoff—before they were stars

Common and Kanye West knew each other as aspiring rappers growing up, battle in 1996 at UChicago radio station WHPK.

Theaster Gates: In the studio with Lilly Wei

Theaster Gates, director of the Arts and Public Life Initiative, discusses his work in art and Chicago's neighborhoods


Art in America

Science pubs create lively intellectual exchange

UChicago speakers help bring informal research discussions to Chicago's suburbs.


Steve Koppes

Latke-Hamantash Debate revels in ornate silliness

<p>In its 65th year, popular Hillel tradition pokes fun at academic fields with holiday food fight.</p>


Susie Allen

Fervent followers dissect the Chicago Manual of Style

Asst. Prof. Jason Riggle appears on a panel discussing the future of the Chicago Manual of Style


Eight Forty-Eight/WBEZ

Peirce urges young artists to test limits

Acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Peirce, AB’90, says teachers like Prof. Lauren Berlant shaped her sense of artistic adventure.


David E. Ford Jr.

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