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Amaris Edwards

Amaris Edwards, Former Staff Reporter

aedwards@columbiachronicle.com

All content by Amaris Edwards
College attracts more students in early look at who is coming in fall

College attracts more students in early look at who is coming in fall

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
May 4, 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 women's 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
College to suspend COVID-19 restrictions for Manifest, graduation weekend

College to suspend COVID-19 restrictions for Manifest, graduation weekend

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Aleida Zapata, one of the gallery's student artists, shows her work in the Hokin Gallery located at 623 S. Wabash Ave., on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She uses 3D software for her work,"AI Babes (in ur area)" shown on the right.

‘Queer Futurities’ exhibition explores transgender and gender nonconforming bodies through a futuristic lens

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Columbia's "ChicagoTalks" finalist for the 2022 Peter Lisagor Awards

Columbia’s “ChicagoTalks” finalist for the 2022 Peter Lisagor Awards

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
April 14, 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
Students of color are not returning to campus, college’s enrollment director tells faculty

Students of color are not returning to campus, college’s enrollment director tells faculty

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2023
Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2023
Community pop-up provides free clothing for gender non-conforming, transgender communities

Community pop-up provides free clothing for gender non-conforming, transgender communities

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2023
President and CEO Kwang Wu Kim speaks to his experience about visiting other college campuses and comparing their welcome centers to Columbia’s. Kim has been in his role at the college since 2013.

Columbia administrators unveil Master Plan, reconfigure campus ‘hubs’

By Leah Love and Amaris Edwards
February 8, 2023
Supporters of Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson Cheer and shout in the pews of the church.

Five candidates for Chicago mayor make their case for city’s top office at progressive forum

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2023
Harleen the Queen drops it low on the staircase as the crowd before them cheers in excitement.

The fangs are all here: Columbia hosts ‘Drag-ula,’ sixth annual Wicked Week Drag Show

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
Devin Mosely (front left) and Star Dixon (front right) tap the night away to energy-packed, bass boosted hits among other M.A.D.D. Rhythms performers.

Elevate Chicago Dance 2022 brings diverse showcase of Chicago talent to Dance Center stage

By Amaris Edwards and Leah Love
October 27, 2022
Dying suddenly at the age of 19, Tutankhamun had the smallest royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings, but also one of the most well-preserved.

Immersive King Tut commemorates 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tut’s tomb

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2022
Poet Adrian Matejka to speak at the Efroymson Creative Writing Reading Series

Poet Adrian Matejka to speak at the Efroymson Creative Writing Reading Series

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022
Fannie May chocolate company and alum Katelyn McManis partner together for the new 'Chicago Line'

Fannie May chocolate company and alum Katelyn McManis partner together for the new ‘Chicago Line’

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2022
Black lights illuminate the event space creating vivid and bold colors on clothing at the first-time-ever event.

SPB hosts ‘Good Vibes at the Golf Course’ for students to connect

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2022
Performer Breslin W. bounced along the stage as they performed for the packed audience on Friday in the Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash.

Columbia’s Black student talent highlighted at the ‘Black Carpet Showcase’

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2022
On display at the "Provocative Play" exhibition is the shiny and feathery blue burlesque worn by Sally Marvel, which she wore for the Harlow Pin-Up exhibition; a photo of Marvel in burlesque is also on display at the Provocative Play exhibition behind the mannequin.

‘Provocative Play’ exhibition shines light on Chicago’s burlesque scene

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2022

Body empowerment club Body Haven hosts Y2K inspired ‘Freak Like Me’ fashion show

By Amaris Edwards and Kimberly Kapela
March 16, 2022
A selection of sex toys behind the counter of Egor’s Dungeon.

Sex toy inclusivity: Chicago sex toy stores provide resources for LGBTQ+ community

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2022
Photo courtesy of Sophie Polido.

Music and canned goods: ‘After, After, After Party’ will showcase student performers, serve as a food drive

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2021
Associate professor's debut novel unites city as Chicago Public Library's One Book, One Chicago's 20th anniversary selection

Associate professor’s debut novel unites city as Chicago Public Library’s One Book, One Chicago’s 20th anniversary selection

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2021
Author of “Hood Healing” Vee L. Harrison dives into the issues that Black youth face in their community while also exploring her own pain and trauma.

Columbia alum debuts ‘Hood Healing,’ dissecting generational trauma in Chicago’s Black neighborhoods

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2021
Alina and Joanna Brown serve pastries and baked goods from their business, Scrumptious.

WAC is back: New murals on Wabash Arts Corridor will celebrate women suffragists and female creators

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
July 27, 2021
The healing station at "Healing in the Park" offered free reiki, acupuncture and herbs.

South Side and West Side organizers host ‘Healing in the Park’ to uplift Chicago’s Black and Brown communities

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
July 14, 2021
'It felt validating': Columbia's Excellence in Teaching Award winners, runners-up express appreciation

‘It felt validating’: Columbia’s Excellence in Teaching Award winners, runners-up express appreciation

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
July 7, 2021
Beloved educator, friend and husband Elliott Scott remembered as a 'giver'

Beloved educator, friend and husband Elliott Scott remembered as a ‘giver’

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
June 11, 2021
My Block, My Hood, My City models used the CTA Red Line train as their runway.

Fashion meets CTA: South Loop non-profit hosts fashion show on the Red Line

By Amaris Edwards and Valentina Pucarelli
June 2, 2021
Jordan Dawson, freshman creative writing major, receives her first dose of the vaccine distributed at the school's vaccination site Thursday, April 22.

Students weigh in on Columbia’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2021
Columbia's newly tenured faculty share 'exciting, complex and challenging' experiences

Columbia’s newly tenured faculty share ‘exciting, complex and challenging’ experiences

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2021
Review: 'Music' is a mockery of the disabled and neurodivergent community

Review: ‘Music’ is a mockery of the disabled and neurodivergent community

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
'Sex is funny': Student runs sex-positive Instagram account

‘Sex is funny’: Student runs sex-positive Instagram account

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
City, state vaccination plans leave college faculty and staff out of early phases

City, state vaccination plans leave college faculty and staff out of early phases

By Amaris Edwards, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2021
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