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Creative Desk: illustrations of the Fall 2024 semester

By Lilly Sundsbak, Riley Hannon, and María Sanchez Medina
December 20, 2024

The Chronicle creative desk selects their favorite works from the fall 2024 semester including explaining student debt, Columbia’s $17 million deficit, a historic 2024 presidential election and more through illustrations and comics. 

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About the Contributors
Lilly Sundsbak
Lilly Sundsbak, Creative Director
lsundsbak@columbiachronicle.com   Lilly Sundsback is a sophomore illustration major. She joined the Chronicle's Creative Desk in January 2024 and also served on the editorial board.   Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
Riley Hannon
Riley Hannon, Illustrator
rhannon@columbiachronicle.com   Riley Hannon is a junior illustration major, minoring in game art. Hannon joined the Chronicle's Creative Desk in January 2024.   Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
María Sanchez Medina
María Sanchez Medina, Illustrator
Maria Sanchez Medina is a junior computer animation major, minoring in video production. Maria joined the Chronicle's Creative Desk in January 2024. msanchez@columbiachronicle.com