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Anna Busalacchi

Anna Busalacchi, Former Co-Editor-in-Chief

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Column: The best stories happen unexpectedly, and the Chronicle is one of those stories in my book

Column: The best stories happen unexpectedly, and the Chronicle is one of those stories in my book

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
The Office of Equity Issues' Director and Title IX Coordinator Neil Callicoat is in Room 315 at 623 S. Wabash Ave.

College hires new full-time Title IX investigator, envisions partnerships with Title IX experts

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2022
Editor’s Note: Back to school with our best foot forward

Editor’s Note: Back to school with our best foot forward

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
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New leadership in Office of Equity Issues, full-time Title IX investigator position remains vacant

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
Courtesy of Phil Dembinski via Columbia College Chicago.

Shawn Wax leaves the college, President Kim to take over alumni relations and fundraising

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 2, 2022
The 40+ Double Dutch Club performs multiple step and double dutch routines for attendees.

Juneteenth Freedom Market celebrates Black creativity

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2022
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Tax forms reveal college’s finances in early days of the pandemic; administrators discuss plans to right the ship

By Anna Busalacchi, Olivia Cohen, and Jordan Perkins
June 3, 2022
Danny Fenster, a Columbia alum and award-winning journalist, received an honorary degree from the college and gives a speech offering advice and congratulating the graduating class of 2022 at Roosevelt University's Auditorium Theatre.

Danny Fenster encourages Columbia graduates to ‘make art your sustenance before your income’

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
Columbia's 2022 honorary degree recipients to be awarded for bravery and community leadership

Columbia’s 2022 honorary degree recipients to be awarded for bravery and community leadership

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
May 9, 2022
Students, health professionals talk about STI resources on campus and citywide

Students, health professionals talk about STI resources on campus and citywide

By Anna Busalacchi and Kristen Gesicki
May 3, 2022
Darlene Jackson, also known as DJ Lady D, sits near the entrance to the Career Center, where she works as a creative industry liaison.

House music’s DJ Lady D spins a second role as Career Center liaison

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
April 26, 2022
Kina Collins, a candidate in Illinois Seventh Congressional District, talks about her experience living on the West Side and the need for greater representation in Congress.

Illinois congressional candidate Kina Collins visits campus, shares what it means to be a community expert

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
April 20, 2022
Danny Fenster talks imprisonment, press freedom and his formative time at Columbia

Danny Fenster talks imprisonment, press freedom and his formative time at Columbia

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
April 4, 2022
College acknowledges working group efforts, but children on campus policy remains unchanged

College acknowledges working group efforts, but children on campus policy remains unchanged

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
March 25, 2022
Michael Towns remembered by family, friends, faculty and students ‘keeping his dream alive’

Michael Towns remembered by family, friends, faculty and students ‘keeping his dream alive’

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
March 22, 2022
College settles on union request to bargain intellectual property policy; talks to continue

College settles on union request to bargain intellectual property policy; talks to continue

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
March 18, 2022
New bonus awarded to only non-union faculty and staff met with criticism

New bonus awarded to only non-union faculty and staff met with criticism

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
March 8, 2022
(Left to Right) R&B and soul artists Barbara Acklin and Tyrone Davis recorded at Brunswick Records on 1449 S. Michigan Ave., in the late 1960's, with the label's record producer Carl Davis.

The ‘nucleus’ of R&B and soul: Brunswick Records made history in Columbia building

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
February 24, 2022
Swiping in the city: Columbia students weigh in on dating apps during the pandemic

Swiping in the city: Columbia students weigh in on dating apps during the pandemic

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
February 9, 2022
(Artists from left to right) Mika Ren Malone (courtesy), Sedona Steffens and Ryan Brumback

Looking back: Danny Fenster’s imprisonment and the persistence that got him home

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
December 6, 2021
President and CEO Kwang Wu-Kim discusses the tuition increase at the Columbia Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave.

BREAKING: College announces 10% tuition hike

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
November 16, 2021
Courtesy of Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP

BREAKING: Danny Fenster released from Myanmar prison, Columbia community reacts

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
November 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of the Fenster family via AP.

Journalism alum Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years in Myanmar prison

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
November 12, 2021
College's intellectual property policy postponed due to further discussion with CFAC

College’s intellectual property policy postponed due to further discussion with CFAC

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
November 8, 2021
The table for Dream Chicago is filled with art supplies, stickers and dreams of students at Columbia College Chicago.

Dream Chicago: Keeping Chicagoans’ heads in the clouds

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
October 22, 2021
'Incredible perseverance': Danny Fenster detained for over 140 days

‘Incredible perseverance’: Danny Fenster detained for over 140 days

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
October 14, 2021
Unanimous Faculty Senate vote urges the college to revoke its new children on campus policy; Monday rally planned

Unanimous Faculty Senate vote urges the college to revoke its new children on campus policy; Monday rally planned

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
October 8, 2021
Arlo Parks performed songs and poetry at her first show in Chicago on Oct. 2.

Arlo Parks and MICHELLE bring a feeling of community to Lincoln Hall on their Chicago tour stop

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
October 6, 2021
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New children on campus policy met with criticism from faculty, staff and students

By Anna Busalacchi and Summer Hoagland-Abernathy
October 1, 2021
Jason Alan Butler, lead singer of Fever 333, sings while lounging on musical equipment during their Sept. 19 performance.

The return of rage: Chicago’s legendary Riot Fest makes its ‘exhilarating’ return

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
September 29, 2021
Kooze performs a DJ set at Lollapalooza July 31 on the festival's primary venue for EDM artists, the Solana x Perry's Stage.

DJ and producer Kooze found artistic growth and rebirth in the pandemic

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
September 8, 2021
Students pause from the activities for lunch, which consisted of an orange, granola bar and their choice of sandwich.

[Photo] Students come together for Convocation in Grant Park, first major in-person campus event in 18 months

By Nathan Sirkin, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2021
Winfield Wounded Eye and Adrien Pochel from Chi-Nations Youth Council perform at the Stop Line 3 protest in front of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Chicago office, 231 S. LaSalle St.

Approval of Enbridge Pipeline brings protestors to the Army Corps of Engineers’ Chicago front door

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
September 1, 2021
Family leads press conference to raise awareness of Danny Fenster's 100th day of imprisonment in Myanmar

Family leads press conference to raise awareness of Danny Fenster’s 100th day of imprisonment in Myanmar

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
August 31, 2021
Sofía Valdés performed for her largest audience ever at Lollapalooza.

‘You never, never know’: Sofía Valdés on her unexpected rise to fame

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
August 19, 2021
A patron marvels at photographs of Banksy’s 2005 exhibition “Crude Oils,” a series of the anonymous artist’s dark reimaginings of classic works of art.

‘The Art of Banksy,’ an ironic showcase

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
August 17, 2021
Artists Amorphous and Koh lounge offstage after their performance at Lollapalooza.

Amorphous and Koh, young artists on the rise redefining the industry

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
August 6, 2021
Princess Nokia crowd surfs during her Sunday afternoon set.

Blogapalooza Day 4: The Aquadolls talk misogyny in the industry, OTTTO brings ‘diabolic rage’ and fans react to the canceled DaBaby concert

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
August 3, 2021
Post Malone performs his hit ballad “Better Now.”

Blogapalooza Day 3: The Lolla Land, Tai Verdes on his first performance ever, plus shows from BIA, Megan Thee Stallion and more

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
August 2, 2021
Tyler, the Creator lights up the stage.

Blogapalooza Day 2: Gus Dapperton’s ‘dream come true,’ DaBaby controversy and Lollapalooza food vendors take over

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
July 31, 2021
Chicago alt-rockers Post Animal sunbathe after their Thursday afternoon set.

Blogapalooza Day 1: Chicago-based band Post Animal shares inspirations post Lolla performance; reviews of Kaytranada, Miley Cyrus and more

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
July 30, 2021
Columbia's new intellectual property policy sparks questions

Columbia’s new intellectual property policy sparks questions

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
July 30, 2021
Park West’s signature disco ball illuminates the theater as Olivia O’Brien performs.

Blogapalooza: MAX & Olivia O’Brien preshow, fans weigh in on performances and the festival ahead

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
July 29, 2021
Rainbow Beach Victory Garden offered free tours for Humanities Festival attendees July 24.

Chicago Humanities Festival celebrates community gardens on the South Side

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
July 27, 2021
Courtesy of Byron Fenster

‘We don’t want this story to fade away’: Danny Fenster has COVID-19 amid virus surge in Myanmar

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
July 22, 2021
Columbia community shows support for Danny Fenster, Myanmar court rules to extend detention

Columbia community shows support for Danny Fenster, Myanmar court rules to extend detention

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor
June 25, 2021
Members of Stop the violence rally hold pictures of loved ones lost to gun violence in front of City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St.

‘We know how to build peace in our communities’: Organizers demand passing of Peace Book proposal

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor
June 23, 2021
The Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., is now open for guests for the first time in over a year.

The Hilton Chicago reopens, bringing jobs, more business to the South Loop

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor
June 14, 2021
In front of a portrait of Frida Kahlo is displayed a replica of the bed from which she made a lot of her paintings after the bus accident. She used the mirror at the top of the bed to create self-portraits.

Former Columbia faculty member curates largest collection of Frida Kahlo’s work

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
June 7, 2021
This photo provided by Bryan Fenster shows his brother Danny Fenster in September of 2019 in Kraków, Poland. Courtesy Byron Fenster via AP

Journalist and Columbia alum detained in Myanmar

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Managing Editor
June 2, 2021
Columbia alum Lucas Lona is set to star in one of the first ever feature-length NFT films, "He Who Lives in Hidden Lakes."

Columbia alums create one of the first NFT feature films

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
May 26, 2021
The Chicago Department of Public Health plans on initiating several events and programs meant to incentivize young people to get vaccinated, including a series of monthly music events and vaccine exemptions for Chicago businesses.

Chicago health commissioner takes vaccination outreach directly to young people

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
May 19, 2021
Elizabeth Jacobs sits on her nanny's lap before she was adopted from an orphanage in Cambodia. Courtesy of

Student-led documentary investigates Cambodian adoption mystery

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
May 19, 2021
Columbia’s campus is filled with Manifest signs promoting the final virtual event of the Spring 2021 semester. One of them can be seen in a parking lot on Wabash Avenue.

Web series celebrates Manifest’s 20th anniversary, work by seniors and alumni

By Isaiah Colbert and Anna Busalacchi
May 7, 2021
Samira Carr, a sophomore musical theatre major who learned about the event through her friend Charlotte Briskin, sits in a tree and doodles.

Chicago student artists create art way up in the tree branches

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2021
The Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave., designed by Gensler, a global architecture and design firm recently announced as an Honorary Degree recipient, provides students with a state-of-the-art creative environment.

Honorary degree recipients to be celebrated for noteworthy contributions to Columbia

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
While the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., is hosting most of its events virtually due to the pandemic, it is still open for in-person visits following CDC guidelines.

‘Voice to the more-than-human world’: Artists speak about the climate crisis

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
Oscar Sanchez, a Hegewisch resident, works with youth in order to promote change for Chicago residents.

Chicago youth activists discuss activism burnout, visions for the future

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021
If HB 155 passes in the Illinois House of Representatives, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be extended to cover menstrual products.

She Votes Illinois pushes for menstrual equity

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2021
Demolition of the Lawrence Red Line station has already begun, with work vehicles beginning the early stages of preparation. Trains are still accessible from the stop.

Many Columbia students, business owners to be impacted by the CTA’s new modernization program

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2021
Chicago women-led organizations uplift women year-round

Chicago women-led organizations uplift women year-round

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2021
Angel Page Smigielski stands in front of their exhibit titled "70th & Throop" on the fifth floor of the Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave, it is one of four exhibits in the Black Souls Welcome showcase

Black Souls Welcome continues celebration of Black History Month

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
Bill Gates calls for innovation, corporate investment in fighting climate change

Bill Gates calls for innovation, corporate investment in fighting climate change

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2021
Pauly’s Pizza, located at 719 S State St, was a staple of the south loop for over a decade. Pauly’s was a fan favorite of the Columbia College community.

Columbia students lose restaurants that once brought them together

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2021
Understanding hormonal contraceptives one story at a time

Understanding hormonal contraceptives one story at a time

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
Straight A's and self care: Columbia community shares resolutions for 2021 that have stuck so far

Straight A’s and self care: Columbia community shares resolutions for 2021 that have stuck so far

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021
Columbia students from California grieve the damage of record-breaking wildfires in their home state

Columbia students from California grieve the damage of record-breaking wildfires in their home state

By Anna Busalacchi, Contributing Writer
December 18, 2020
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