The Columbia Chronicle

Editorial: Columbia’s course consolidation is necessary. But it could dilute critical courses

The shift to broader, interdisciplinary courses may ease degree requirements, but it also risks compressing subjects that require sustained focus and dedicated instruction, writes the Editorial Board.

Editorial Board
April 16, 2026

Editorial: Columbia planned for housing shortages. Students weren’t clearly told

After eliminating two residence halls, Columbia may have anticipated the need for additional housing and placed students on a housing waitlist without clearly explaining what that meant. Students only received firm assurances after rooms had already filled and the Chronicle reported the shortage, writes the Editorial Board.

Editorial Board
April 9, 2026

Editorial: Columbia is cutting leadership. Now show the numbers.

The college laid off three senior administrators, including a former interim president and a long-time chief of staff under former President Kwang-Wu Kim. But layoffs alone do not prove fiscal discipline. If the college expects us to trust there will be a turnaround, it must account for how money is spent, saved and lost.

Editorial Board
April 2, 2026

Editorial: Columbia must make student voting an institutional priority

Illinois held one of its most consequential elections in decades on March 17. A high-stakes election is a test of how well institutions like Columbia reach students who are not already engaged, writes The Editorial Board.

Editorial Board
March 19, 2026

The investiture marked a new era. Now the work begins

President Shantay Bolton’s investiture brought celebration and reason for optimism. But as the college's $40 million deficit looms, the community deserves more than a ceremony, writes The Editorial Board

Editorial Board
March 12, 2026

Editorial: Columbia must prioritize student scholarships

Columbia paused its annual Persistence Scholarship gala ahead of President Shantay Bolton’s investiture and plans a new fundraiser in the fall, but the college has yet to explain how it will sustain one of its student scholarships, writes The Editorial Board.

Editorial Board
March 5, 2026

Editorial: As Columbia closes Dwight Lofts, it eliminates a key support system for students new to the college

Even though it makes sense to close the residence from a financial perspective, Columbia has yet to explain how it will replace this crucial community space for first-year and transfer students, writes The Editorial Board.

Editorial Board
February 26, 2026

Disengaging to engage: Why I’m skipping swipes and hookups

Between cultural expectations and a packed college schedule, I’ve learned that opting out of U.S. dating culture is a choice. Relationships can wait — and that’s okay.

Kate Julianne Larroder, Campus News Editor
February 25, 2026

Ableism denies disabled people the intimacy everyone deserves

Intimacy is not just about sex. It’s about truly being seen, and disabled people deserve that connection.

Eleanor Lusciatti, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2026

Editorial: One event is not enough. Columbia students deserve permanent sexual health resources

The college’s Center for Student Wellbeing hosted a sexual health event last week, but with no permanent health center on campus, occasional events can only go so far, writes The Editorial Board.

Editorial Board
February 19, 2026

How dating apps became a playground for narcissists

Dating apps promise connection, but their swipe-driven design may favor narcissistic traits, leaving many daters questioning whether the problem is who they meet or the platforms themselves.

Allison Shelton, Reporter
February 18, 2026

Editor’s Note: Pleasure is political

Sydney Richardson, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2026