
2025 Sound Opinions Writing Prize Winners
11 June - 8 minsIn this bonus podcast, Jim and Greg speak with the winners of the fourth annual Sound Opinions Writing Prize. These Columbia College Chicago students receive scholarship funds thanks to the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.
Amy Fisher
Rosalie Gengras
Zink
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