Column: The best stories happen unexpectedly, and the Chronicle is one of those stories in my book Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2022 chicago journalismco-editor-in-chiefcollege journalismcolumbia collegeColumbia College Chicagogoodbyegraduationjournalismthe columbia chronicle
College hires new full-time Title IX investigator, envisions partnerships with Title IX experts Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2022 Columbia College Chicagodean of studentsmayer brownoffice of equity issuessaaecsam wellertitle ixtitle ix investigator
Editor’s Note: Back to school with our best foot forward Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022 abortionback in the loopcolumbia chroniclecolumbia votesEditor's Noteprint issueretentionreturn to campussafetystudents with disabilitiestitle ix
New leadership in Office of Equity Issues, full-time Title IX investigator position remains vacant Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2022 ATIXAColumbia College Chicagoconfidential resourcesam wellersexual misconducttitle ixtitle ix investigator
Shawn Wax leaves the college, President Kim to take over alumni relations and fundraising Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 2, 2022 administrationalumnialumni relationsboard of trusteesColumbia College Chicagocovid-19donationsKwang-Wu Kimlaurent pernotshawn waxst judeuniversity of illinoisuniversity of iowavice president
Juneteenth Freedom Market celebrates Black creativity Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief June 21, 2022 40+ double dutch clubbon femmesfreedom marketgrail cafegray matter experiencejuneteenthk fleyelit by lex candlemcamuseum of contemporary artrefine collectivewicker park farmers market
Tax forms reveal college’s finances in early days of the pandemic; administrators discuss plans to right the ship Anna Busalacchi, Olivia Cohen, and Jordan Perkins June 3, 2022 990 formalumnibudgetcfacColumbia College Chicagocovid-19deficitdonationseric freedmanexpensesfinancefinancial aidfiscal year 2020fundraisinggrantsjerry tarrerKathie KochKwang-Wu Kimmarcella davidmarcelo sabatésmichael josephpatricia bergesonresidence liferevenuerobert greenrosita sandsscholarshipssharon wilson-taylorshawn waxsteven coreySuzanne Blum Malleytaxesterence smithtuitionusofcc
Danny Fenster encourages Columbia graduates to ‘make art your sustenance before your income’ Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2022 college graduatesColumbia College Chicagocommencement 2022Danny Fensterjournalistmyanmarpresident and ceo kwang-wu kim
Columbia’s 2022 honorary degree recipients to be awarded for bravery and community leadership Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor May 9, 2022 center on halstedcolumbiacommencementDanny Fensterhonorary degreehonorary degree recipientsModesto Tico Valle
Students, health professionals talk about STI resources on campus and citywide Anna Busalacchi and Kristen Gesicki May 3, 2022 cdchealth centerplanned parenthoodstdstisti awareness monthtesting
House music’s DJ Lady D spins a second role as Career Center liaison Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor April 26, 2022 career centerChicago’s House Music Queencolumbiadj lady delectric dance musicFar South Sidehouse musicWashington Heights
Illinois congressional candidate Kina Collins visits campus, shares what it means to be a community expert Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor April 20, 2022 austincolumbia votescongressdefending democracyillinoisIllinois council on women and girlswest side
Danny Fenster talks imprisonment, press freedom and his formative time at Columbia Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor April 4, 2022 #BringDannyHomecolumbia alumDanny Fensterfeaturefree pressimprisoned journalistmyanmarone-on-one
College acknowledges working group efforts, but children on campus policy remains unchanged Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor March 25, 2022 cfaccfochildren on campuscolumbiaFaculty Senatesenior vice president and provostunited staff of columbia college
Michael Towns remembered by family, friends, faculty and students ‘keeping his dream alive’ Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor March 22, 2022 Business and Entrepreneurship DepartmentcfacCulture Food & Entertainmentdepaul universityobitobituarypart-time facultyschool of fine and performing artsuniversity of chicago
College settles on union request to bargain intellectual property policy; talks to continue Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor March 18, 2022 board of trusteescfaccolumbiadiversityequity and inclusionintellectual propertynational labor relations boardSenior Vice President and Provost Marcella David
New bonus awarded to only non-union faculty and staff met with criticism Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor March 8, 2022 bonuscfaccontractfacultyfull-time facultyKwang-Wu Kimnon-union bonusprovoststaffunionusofcc
The ‘nucleus’ of R&B and soul: Brunswick Records made history in Columbia building Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor February 24, 2022 623 s. wabashaemmpbrunswick recordschi-litesgene chandlerjackie wilsonr&bsoultyrone davis
Swiping in the city: Columbia students weigh in on dating apps during the pandemic Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor February 9, 2022 blind datebumbledatingfirst-datehingematchpandemic datingtinder
Looking back: Danny Fenster’s imprisonment and the persistence that got him home Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor December 6, 2021 columbia alumDanny Fensterfree pressinsein prisonmyanmarYangonyear in review
BREAKING: College announces 10% tuition hike Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor November 16, 2021 breakingcovid-19deficitendowmentfall 2022full-time studentshistoricincreaseinternational studentsKwang-Wu Kimreturning studentssgastudent aidstudentstuitionundergraduate
BREAKING: Danny Fenster released from Myanmar prison, Columbia community reacts Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor November 15, 2021 #BringDannyHomebreakingcolumbia alumDanny Fensterfree pressinsein prisonjournalismmyanmarreleased
Journalism alum Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years in Myanmar prison Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor November 12, 2021 #BringDannyHomechargedcolumbia alumDanny FensterFensterfree pressguiltyimprisonedinsein prisonjournalistmyanmar
College’s intellectual property policy postponed due to further discussion with CFAC Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor November 8, 2021 board of trusteescfacFaculty Senateintellectual propertyIntellectual Property Policymarcella davidnew policyprovost
Dream Chicago: Keeping Chicagoans’ heads in the clouds Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor October 22, 2021 department of cultural affairsdream chicagodreamsfeed your dreamsmotivationnon profitstudent center
‘Incredible perseverance’: Danny Fenster detained for over 140 days Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor October 14, 2021 #BringDannyHomecolumbia alumcovid-19Danny Fensterdetained journalistfree pressfrontier myanmarimprisoned journalistinsein prisonmyanmarYangon
Unanimous Faculty Senate vote urges the college to revoke its new children on campus policy; Monday rally planned Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor October 8, 2021 campus policycfacchildren on campuscovid-19executive committeeFaculty Senatemarcella davidmotionoffice of the provostprovostrallystudent government associationunanimousunited staff of columbia college
Arlo Parks and MICHELLE bring a feeling of community to Lincoln Hall on their Chicago tour stop Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor October 6, 2021 arlo parksbrooklynchicago musiccovid-19in-person concertlincoln halllondonmental healthMICHELLEpoc artistsschubasspotify
New children on campus policy met with criticism from faculty, staff and students Anna Busalacchi and Summer Hoagland-Abernathy October 1, 2021 children on campuschildren policyColumbia College Chicagocovid-19facultyFaculty Senatejerry tarrermarcella davidoffice of the provostparentspresident's cabinetstaffstudentsunited staff of columbia collegework from home
The return of rage: Chicago’s legendary Riot Fest makes its ‘exhilarating’ return Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor September 29, 2021 Douglass parkFestival seasongoose island brewerylupe fiascomachine gun kellyMusicmusic festivalriot festslipknotsmashing pumpkins
DJ and producer Kooze found artistic growth and rebirth in the pandemic Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor September 8, 2021 Doja CatKoozelollapaloozaLollapalooza artistsLove Comes to KoozebanemusicianThe Red Hot Chili Pepperstiktok
[Photo] Students come together for Convocation in Grant Park, first major in-person campus event in 18 months Nathan Sirkin, Staff Reporter September 7, 2021
Approval of Enbridge Pipeline brings protestors to the Army Corps of Engineers’ Chicago front door Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor September 1, 2021 anishnaabebiden administrationchi-nations youth councilEnbridgeinternational league of peoples' strugglejp morgan chaseLine 3minnesotapipelinerising tide chicagosierra clubStop Line 3Sunrise Movementu.s. army corps of engineers
Family leads press conference to raise awareness of Danny Fenster’s 100th day of imprisonment in Myanmar Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor August 31, 2021 #BringDannyHomeassociated pressBryan fensterBuddy Fenstercovid-19Danny FensterJulianna SilvamyanmarRose Fenster
‘You never, never know’: Sofía Valdés on her unexpected rise to fame Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor August 19, 2021 artistbrazilCubalollaLollapallozaMiguelito ValdésMusicPanamaSilvia De GrassesingerSofia Valdésspotify
‘The Art of Banksy,’ an ironic showcase Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor August 17, 2021 art exhibitbanksyEpiphany Centergraffitiironystarvox entertainmentstreet artthe art of banksy
Amorphous and Koh, young artists on the rise redefining the industry Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor August 6, 2021 AmorphousDJ KhaledfreestyleJuice WRLDKehlaniKohlollalollapaloozaLollapalooza artistsLollapalooza day 1rappersrihannatiktoktwitchyoutube
Blogapalooza Day 4: The Aquadolls talk misogyny in the industry, OTTTO brings ‘diabolic rage’ and fans react to the canceled DaBaby concert Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor August 3, 2021 brockhamptoncovid-19dababyin-person concertlollapaloozametallicamodest mousemusic festivalOTTTOprincess nokiarico nastythe aquadollsthe front bottoms
Blogapalooza Day 3: The Lolla Land, Tai Verdes on his first performance ever, plus shows from BIA, Megan Thee Stallion and more Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor August 2, 2021 angels and airwavesBIAc3catholic charitieschicago and food sovereignty coalitionchicago food depositorycovid-19COVID-19 vaccinecupcake vineyardselectric daisy carnivalglobal cateringheather's housein-person concertlimp bizkitlollapaloozamarshmelloMegan Thee Stallionmusic festivalmusically fedporchespost malonesalvation armyst. leo'stai verdestom delongetrevor danielveteranswicker park festyoung the giant
Blogapalooza Day 2: Gus Dapperton’s ‘dream come true,’ DaBaby controversy and Lollapalooza food vendors take over Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor July 31, 2021 boy pablocheesie'sconnie'sdababygrant parkgus dappertonin-person concertjack harlowlauvlollapaloozamothicamusic festivalorcatyler the creatorwhite reaperwow bao
Blogapalooza Day 1: Chicago-based band Post Animal shares inspirations post Lolla performance; reviews of Kaytranada, Miley Cyrus and more Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor July 30, 2021 all time lowbilly idolcovid-19flo millig herbograndsongrant parkin-person concertjuicy jkaytranadakim petraslollapaloozamiley cyrusmothicamusic festivalpost animalthe kid laroiwiz khalifa
Columbia’s new intellectual property policy sparks questions Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor July 30, 2021 academic affairs committeeadministrationboard of trusteescfaccolumbiaFaculty Senateintellectual propertyIntellectual Property PolicyIPprovost
Blogapalooza: MAX & Olivia O’Brien preshow, fans weigh in on performances and the festival ahead Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor July 29, 2021 bloggallerygnashlollalollapaloozaMAXolivia o'brienpark westpreshow
Chicago Humanities Festival celebrates community gardens on the South Side Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor July 27, 2021 austinBlacks in Greenchicago humanities festivalcommunity gardenGreen Table TalksHumanities FestivalKandeaux the Farm PlugRainbow Beach Victory GardenRoots and Vines Produce and CafeSouth Merrill Community Gardensouth shore
‘We don’t want this story to fade away’: Danny Fenster has COVID-19 amid virus surge in Myanmar Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor July 22, 2021 #BringDannyHomealumcovid-19Danny Fensterdetained journalistdick durbininsein prisonjason isbellmyanmartom morellou2Yangon
Columbia community shows support for Danny Fenster, Myanmar court rules to extend detention Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor June 25, 2021 #BringDannyHomeBryan fenstercolumbia communitydan sinkerDanny Fensterdavid bernerfirst amendmentMyanmanrsam weller
‘We know how to build peace in our communities’: Organizers demand passing of Peace Book proposal Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor June 23, 2021 Chicagochicago city councilchicago city hallcity hallgood kids mad citygun violencejuneteenthpeace booksouth sidewest side
The Hilton Chicago reopens, bringing jobs, more business to the South Loop Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor June 14, 2021 chicago hiltonchicago hoteldowntown hiltonharold's chickenhiltonhilton chicagohotelthai spoon and sushi
Former Columbia faculty member curates largest collection of Frida Kahlo’s work Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor June 7, 2021 art exhibitart mueseumartistcodcollege of dupagefrida kahlomexicomueseum
Journalist and Columbia alum detained in Myanmar Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor June 2, 2021 #BringDannyHomecaptured journalistcolumbia alumdemocracydetainmentdetroitfreedom of the pressjournalistmyanmarmyanmar governmentpetition
Columbia alums create one of the first NFT feature films Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor May 26, 2021 chicago filmcolumbia alumcolumbia filmcryptocurrencyctvafeature filmfilmmemesmystery filmnft
Chicago health commissioner takes vaccination outreach directly to young people Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor May 19, 2021 allison arwadycdphchicago department of public healthcity colleges of chicagocovid-19COVID-19 vaccineLori Lightfootpartners in healthrush universitystudent journalismstudent journalist
Student-led documentary investigates Cambodian adoption mystery Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor May 19, 2021 adoptionbaby recruitercambodiadocumentaryinternshipstudent filmThe Stolen Childrenthesisuniversity of massachusetts
Web series celebrates Manifest’s 20th anniversary, work by seniors and alumni Isaiah Colbert and Anna Busalacchi May 7, 2021 columbia manifestfestivalmanifestmanifest 2021remoteurban arts festivalweb series
Chicago student artists create art way up in the tree branches Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter May 6, 2021 artart in treesartistscreativeillustrationsnaturestudent artiststheatre
Honorary degree recipients to be celebrated for noteworthy contributions to Columbia Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter May 4, 2021 architectureceremonyfacultygenslergraduateshonorary degreesprofessors
‘Voice to the more-than-human world’: Artists speak about the climate crisis Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter May 4, 2021 artart institute of chicagoclimate changeclimate crisisendangered birdsexhibitfloesculptures
Chicago youth activists discuss activism burnout, visions for the future Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021 activistsChicagochicago humanities festivalgeneral ironnorth sidesouth sideyouth
She Votes Illinois pushes for menstrual equity Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter April 7, 2021 equitylegislationmenstruationperiodperiod povertypower to the period
Many Columbia students, business owners to be impacted by the CTA’s new modernization program Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter March 30, 2021 constructionctamodernizationpurple linered linetrainstransportation
Chicago women-led organizations uplift women year-round Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter March 26, 2021 bon femmeschicago foundation for womenfeminismlocalsarah's circlesupporttha national association of women business owners in chicagowomenwomens history month
Black Souls Welcome continues celebration of Black History Month Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter March 11, 2021 artblack lives matterblack souls welcomeexhibitfashionshowcasestudent diversity and inclusion
Bill Gates calls for innovation, corporate investment in fighting climate change Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter March 4, 2021 bill gatesbookchicago humanities festivalclimateclimate changediscussionenvironmental activismgreenhouse gasgreenhouse gas emissionsHow to Avoid a Climate Disastermicrosoftrecyclingrenewable energyzero waste
Columbia students lose restaurants that once brought them together Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter February 24, 2021 businessesChicago Hospitality Grant Programclosurescovid-19economypanerapauly's pizzapizzarestaurantsouth loop
Understanding hormonal contraceptives one story at a time Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter February 12, 2021 birth controlcontraceptivehormonesimbalanceiudpatchperiodpillplanned parenthoodplanned parenthood of illinoissexside effects
Straight A’s and self care: Columbia community shares resolutions for 2021 that have stuck so far Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter February 8, 2021 20202021columbia communitygoalsnew yearnew year's resolutions
Columbia students from California grieve the damage of record-breaking wildfires in their home state Anna Busalacchi, Contributing Writer December 18, 2020 californiaclimate changecolumbia studentsdamageevacuationfirepandemicwildfires
