Eleanor Lusciatti, Opinions Editor
Ableism denies disabled people the intimacy everyone deserves
Intimacy is not just about sex. It’s about truly being seen, and disabled people deserve that connection.
Trump’s decision to roll back wheelchair protections leaves disabled travelers to face the consequences
Airlines damage wheelchairs at twice the rate of regular luggage, and the Trump administration rolled back the law holding them accountable, raising the stakes for disabled passengers traveling this holiday season.
Chicago’s Halloween celebrations shut out people with disabilities
Roughly 10% of Chicagoland residents live with a disability. Every Halloween, many of them stay home because of the numerous obstacles they face when out in a city, writes Eleanor Lusciatti.
Campus fashion finds at The Rack
At The Rack, Columbia’s free thrift store at 916 S. Wabash Ave., students can shop for secondhand clothing and accessories to borrow or keep to wear. The Chronicle’s Angel Cal, a fashion studies major, visited The Rack with Uriel Reyes, a music major whose outfits in the newsroom are legendary. They picked a few standout items to showcase what The Rack has to offer. The store is managed by the School of Fashion and is open on weekdays from 7 a.m to 10 p.m.
22nd annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade celebrates ADA milestone
Chicago celebrates disability pride month with a parade marking 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
