Editorial
Editorials solely represent the views of the Columbia Chronicle.
These stories are determined through debate by members of the Chronicle Editorial Board.
Board members for Fall 2025 are Opinions Editor Lily Thomas, Copy Editors Vanessa Orozco and Brandon Anaya and Ad Manager Tupac Austin..
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.
Columbia’s Student Government Association held spring elections with nine open seats and only one student was elected. The results reflect a deeper problem of student engagement and visibility of SGA, writes The Editorial Board.
As a majority BIPOC and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Columbia has a responsibility to protect students as federal immigration enforcement grows more aggressive.
The Faculty Senate’s decision aligns grading standards across programs, but the college must ensure students understand the change and receive academic guidance when needed, writes the Editorial Board.
Ending the lease may be disappointing to Arc residents, but the decision reflects the college’s new financial and enrollment realities.
The college will freeze tuition for 2026–27, but ongoing financial challenges raise deeper concerns that deserve answers.
Due to recent flight delays and cancellations because of the government shutdown, Columbia should prioritize travel by giving students the week off.
Columbia’s decision to move its annual Manifest Arts Festival from Friday to graduation weekend opens the door to broader audiences. But the college must ensure students remain at the heart of the celebration, writes the Editorial Board.
If Columbia President and CEO Shantay Bolton wants to live up to her promise as a student-first president, she should make open forums, regular campus updates and visible engagement with students a permanent part of her administration, writes the Editorial Board.
The college’s State of the College meeting offered optimism but little clarity on how Columbia plans to close a widening budget gap.
The college's new platform for student information was designed to streamline how students manage their academic and financial information, but unresolved integration issues are undermining that goal.
Data show Columbia students perform better and participate more in face-to-face courses. While online options provide flexibility, the college should continue prioritizing in-person learning to foster engagement and collaboration, writes The Editorial Board.
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