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Nicollete Alvarez and Christine Goodwnye of Pool Kids hang out at Riot Fest after their set on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Riot Fest is a three day music festival held in Douglass Park filled with a hectic lineup of various genres.

Rain or shine, hot or cold, Riot Fest attendees dress for self-expression

By Addison Annis and Abra Richardson
September 16, 2023
Quinn Geshel, Michaela Jenkins and Hannah Ragins show off their looks inspired by Insane Clown Posse, who they are going to see tonight, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

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Bryannah Minor, Dayvon Simmons, Kennady Richard, IJa Wright and Karington Coy prepping the Black Student Unions booth before Columbia students arrive for Convocation, located at Grant Park on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. Their booth has colored pencils and cards providing information about their club.

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Members of Columbias Black Student Union speak about the importance of giving Black students a voice and focus on diversifying the campus while at Convocation located at Grant Park on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. All of the members are excited to speak with the student body about their program and values.

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Returning first-year music buisness student, Caden Tarnow and his mother Megan Genest-Tarnow move his personal items from their car to the cardboard bins as he moves into The Dwight Lofts, located at 642 S. Clark St. on Aug 28, 2023.

[Photo] Columbia students begin moving into dorms

August 29, 2023
Chris and Oliver Wood play the guitar on their knees while performing one of their newly released songs, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Salt Shed, located at 1357 N. Elston Ave. Band’s new album “Heart is the Hero” was written amidst the pandemic and is about trusting your heart.

The Wood Brothers return to Chicago with new music and a performance at The Salt Shed

By Olivia Cohen and Abra Richardson
May 12, 2023
Carlos Lerma, who just finished the first year of his Film and Television major, stands outside the Dwight as he prepares to travel back to Mexico for the summer. Lerma is planning on continuing his studies as a film student as well as releasing a book featuring his poetry collection.

[Photo] And Action! Carlos Lerma works to master his filmmaking craft at Columbia

May 12, 2023
Yonty Friesem, an associate professor in the Communication Department, talks to the Chronicle about being one of the four winners of the Excellence in Teaching Award, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. One of Friesems instructional areas is working to increase media literacy.

College selects four faculty for Excellence in Teaching Awards

By Olivia Cohen and Abra Richardson
May 5, 2023
Small Chinese shoes called lotus shoes are put on display on the eighth floor of 618 S. Michigan Ave. building, on April 14, 2023. Lotus shoes were worn by women in the early 19th century in China, to bind womens feet to fit smaller sizes.

Fashion Studies Department aim to teach ‘beyond the west’ as they continue to implement DEI into their lectures

By Abra Richardson and Amaris Edwards
May 4, 2023
Former Faculty Advisor to the Columbia Chronicle and former Associate Professor Curtis Lawrence talks with Opinions Editor Justice Lewis on the set of Media Hub Minute, on Friday, April 28, 2023.

[Photo] Communication Department loses its only full-time Black faculty member as Curtis Lawrence departs the college for Block Club Chicago

April 28, 2023
Music lovers reflect on ticket price increases

Music lovers reflect on ticket price increases

By Kimberly Kapela and Abra Richardson
April 27, 2023

Students compete for the title of ‘Biggest Mouth’ as the music competition returns to Metro

By Abra Richardson, Multimedia Reporter
April 22, 2023
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson welcomes a lively, cheering crowd during his victory speech after the announcement of his win over Paul Vallas at the Marriott Marquis Chicago located at 2121 S. Prairie Ave. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Brandon Johnson elected next mayor of Chicago

By Leah Love and Abra Richardson
April 4, 2023
Llexxi Youngs, a senior film and television major, speaks about being one of the only Black students in her classes during the panel discussion led by the Antiracism Transformation Task Force on the fifth floor of the Student Center at 754 S. Wabash Ave. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The panel was held for the Columbia community to address discrimination and racism on campus.

Antiracism Transformation Team announces effort to survey campus community about racial climate

By Amaris Edwards, Amina Sergazina, and Abra Richardson
March 22, 2023
Samuel Brown puts finishing touches on his first client of the day, Darren Johnson, at a Haircuts For Humane event at Dannys Barber & Beauty Salon located at 241 W. 119th St. in Chicago on March 6, 2023. Johnson has been a long-time client of Browns and was eager to get a free haircut as he looks for re-employment.

Haircuts for Humane offers free haircuts to those in need

By Abra Richardson, Multimedia Reporter
March 10, 2023

Climate activists march South Loop streets protesting fossil fuel investments

By Elizabeth Rymut , Sam Tucker, and Abra Richardson
March 6, 2023
Protesters march towards Chase Tower, located at 10 S. Dearborn St. to spread awareness towards climate change on Friday, March 3. The crowd carried signs stating statistics and outrage towards Chase Bank.

[Photo] Youth climate activists march against fossil fuel investments

March 3, 2023
Fashion Study Collection intern Anya Tapely pulls out a rack of clothes containing American fashion designers to find more pieces by Alice Berry on Feb. 22 at the Fashion Study Collection at 618 S. Michigan Ave. on the eighth floor.

Columbia’s Fashion Study Collection discovers unfound pieces by Black artists

By Abra Richardson, Multimedia Reporter
February 27, 2023
Ukrainian singer-songwriter, Ohla Tsvyntarna performed her original song, “I Used to Dream About My Future” to the crowd gathered outside of Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, located at 739 N. Oakley Blvd. on Feb. 24. Tsvyntarna is a Ukrainian refugee and wrote the song soon after the escalation of the Russian war against Ukraine.

[Photo] One year into Russia’s invasion, hundreds gather in Ukrainian Village

February 25, 2023
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By Abra Richardson, Multimedia Reporter
February 24, 2023
Students turned out to hear the announce this years manifest theme, Unlock on Feb. 10 at the Student Center located at 754 S. Wabash Ave. Last years Manifest theme was Brutalism.

[Photo] Exclusive: ‘Unlock’ to be theme for Manifest celebration this year

February 10, 2023
Located at 115 W. Chicago Ave., an advocacy group for women with disabilities, The Empowered Fe Fes, meets to elaborate on advertising for the next month. Members Faith Finley and Jazmine Coates speak about looking to expand their group on Feb 6.

[Photo] Women with disabilities ‘Take Charge!’ of sex education conversations after exclusions

February 8, 2023
A detailed look into Dawn Graces tattoo of the day, a delicate peony is getting outlined and ready for coloring and shading, at Bella Rose Tattoo, located at 3811 N. Kedzie Ave. on Jan. 30. The tattoo gun buzzes loudly as it etches ink into the skin.

‘It was almost like closing a chapter in my life’: A healing journey through tattooing

By Kimberly Kapela and Abra Richardson
February 8, 2023
This year’s Lunar New Year Celebration, The Year of the Rabbit, is part of Uptown’s annual tradition of celebration that goes back more than 40 years.

Chicagoans come together to celebrate Lunar New Year amid racial targeting

By Abra Richardson and Amina Sergazina
February 4, 2023
Cassandra, an avid fighter for the freedom of people and for justice to be served addressed the crowed while holding photo of her late husband who was killed by police brutality.

[Photo] Protestors in Chicago demand justice for Black Memphis photographer killed by police at traffic stop

January 31, 2023
Located in all campus buildings, individual masks can be purchased in the vending machines for $2.50. The machines are restocked weekly. However, technical difficulties may occur.

Mask provisions at security discontinued for students

By Abra Richardson and Elizabeth Rymut
December 13, 2022
Vintage cameras, Geppettos shoes and vinyl records on display are some of the novelties that decorate the shop.

[Photo] Fashion boutique Vintage Goose uplifts local, independent artists

November 14, 2022
Get to know your candidates for Illinois governor: Pritzker vs. Bailey

Get to know your candidates for Illinois governor: Pritzker vs. Bailey

By Abra Richardson and Elizabeth Rymut
November 2, 2022
A couple of paintings created by McLuckie line the walls at Press Here Studio.

Columbia alum and adjunct team up for colorful exhibition exploring ‘madness’ for queer people

By Amina Sergazina and Abra Richardson
October 28, 2022
Wild Rivers takes over Thalia Hall as fans watch them on a Monday evening.

Indie-folk band Wild Rivers reflect on their exciting year

By Abra Richardson, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2022
Suki Waterhouse takes the stage before Father John Misty on Sept. 29 at the Chicago Theatre.

Suki Waterhouse makes the Chicago Theatre the ‘Coolest Place in the World’

By Abra Richardson, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2022
Emily Park, a member of 350Wisconsin, addresses the crowd as they gather on a street corner before approaching Chase Tower.

[Photo] Fridays for Future leads annual global climate strike

September 30, 2022
People celebrate on Michigan Avenue by revving up their engines and waving their Mexican flags.

[Photo] ‘Viva México!’: Streets of Chicago fill for three days of celebration

September 22, 2022
As Convocation wraps up with its final performances, newly admitted students exchange contact info hoping to run into each other during the Fall semester.

[Photo] ‘Nobody comes to this college because they just want to fit in’: Columbia kicks off new year at Convocation

September 9, 2022
Drummer Darren Heitz plays as a crowd gathers around to watch Syzygals first performance.

[Photo] Columbia alum talks about Sacred Rose festival performance, motherhood and evolving as an artist

September 8, 2022
Phil Lesh, of Phil Lesh & Friends, plays guitar during Doin That Rag at Sacred Rose music festival on Aug. 26.

Inaugural Sacred Rose music festival gathered musicians and music lovers from near and far

By Olivia Cohen and Abra Richardson
September 8, 2022
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