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Columbia College Chicago Star Wars professor talks Mandalorian & Grogu

Carmelo Esterrich, a professor at Columbia College Chicago who teaches a class on Star Wars, joined ABC7 to talk about "The Mandalorian and Grogu."

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What happened Carmelo Esterrich, a professor at Columbia College Chicago who teaches a class on Star Wars, joined ABC7 to talk about "The Mandalorian and Grogu.".
The headline split One side frames it as "Columbia College Chicago Star Wars professor talks Mandalorian & Grogu". The other frames it as "Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' merch has landed. 'This is the way' to Grogu...".
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CenterColumbia College Chicago Star Wars professor talks Mandalorian & Grogu

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 22, 12:52 AM

Columbia College Chicago Star Wars professor talks Mandalorian & Grogu

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Carmelo Esterrich, a professor at Columbia College Chicago who teaches a class on Star Wars, joined ABC7 to talk about "The Mandalorian and Grogu."

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Space.comNews report · May 21, 6:30 PM

Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' merch has landed. 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego & more

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With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu launching into theaters this weekend, we’ve searched the galaxy for the best Mando and Grogu merchandise

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May 21, 6:30 PM: Space.com joined the source map.

May 22, 12:52 AM: ABC7chicago.com joined the source map.

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