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Elizabeth Rymut

Elizabeth Rymut, Former Managing Editor

erymut@columbiachronicle.com

All content by Elizabeth Rymut
Books fill the space inside Columbia’s library, located at 624 S. Michigan Ave., as students work diligently on their computers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Per a new Columbia policy, Fall 2023 students are required to provide their own computer devices.

Textbooks, other course costs cause financial fatigue for students

By Elizabeth Rymut and Vivian Richey
May 2, 2023
Student Government Association President Tyler Harding, a sophomore Film and Television major with a Theatre minor, pushes a trash can with a damaged bicycle poking out from under the lid into more than 10 other trash cans during the Earth Day Clean-Up event on Friday, April 21, 2023. Led by Student Government Associations Environmental Committee and the Facilities and Construction Department, students, administration and faculty, and facility workers came together to clean up South Loop streets.

College community takes part in first annual on-campus clean-up

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
April 22, 2023
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim speaks to faculty and staff members in the Film Row Cinema at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Columbia’s budget deficit, along with student recruitment and retention efforts were discussed during the over an hour and a half town hall meeting.

College administration says its time for ‘serious, honest conversations’ to address deficit

By Olivia Cohen and Elizabeth Rymut
April 13, 2023
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas meet and pose for pictures after their debate forum concluded at Kenwood Academy 5015 S. Blackstone Ave. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Johnson and Vallas will face off at the polls for the runoff election on April 4.

Johnson, Vallas face off in mayoral debate

By Elizabeth Rymut, K'Von Jackson, and Amanda Burris
March 19, 2023
After being stationed at the corner of East Harrison Street and South Wabash Avenue due to a suspected gas leak, Columbia students, faculty and staff were allowed back inside of the 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. Building, at approximately 1:50p.m. on March 15, 2023.

Campus security gives the all clear after evacuating due to gas leak

By Elizabeth Rymut and Olivia Cohen
March 15, 2023
Mayoral candidates try to distinguish themselves in first debate before runoff

Mayoral candidates try to distinguish themselves in first debate before runoff

By Elizabeth Rymut and Zoë Takaki
March 8, 2023

Climate activists march South Loop streets protesting fossil fuel investments

By Elizabeth Rymut , Sam Tucker, and Abra Richardson
March 6, 2023
Signs carried by protestors are held during the climate strike protest in front of the Chase Tower, located at 10 S. Dearborn St., on Friday, March 3. People gathered to protest companies that invest millions of dollars in the fossil fuel industry.

Youth climate activists march against fossil fuel investments

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023
Kam Buckner

Kam Buckner

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
February 24, 2023
Hundreds of flowers and other keepsakes lay beside The Rock, a popular MSU landmark, as campus opens back up for the first day of classes on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., one week after three students were killed and five others injured during a mass shooting at the university. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

MSU mass shooting stirs safety reflection on campus

By Ruth Johnson and Elizabeth Rymut
February 20, 2023
Exclusive: College reports no bed bugs in Student Center

Exclusive: College reports no bed bugs in Student Center

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
February 10, 2023
President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., applaud.

Biden calls for better access to college for middle class in State of the Union speech

By Olivia Cohen and Elizabeth Rymut
February 8, 2023
How students can get educated on sex, in and out of the classroom

How students can get educated on sex, in and out of the classroom

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
February 7, 2023
In the Communications & Media building on 33 Ida B. Wells, different trash and recycling bins can be located on the second floor. The bins are organized categorically: paper, glass/cans/plastic, and garbage.

SGA survey results find majority of students wanting more sustainability measures

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
February 4, 2023
Arewa Karen Winters urges the crowd of protesters to do research about candidates in the local elections coming up on Feb 28.

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

By Elizabeth Rymut, Managing Editor
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
Two people gaze at the rows of ornaments on display inside a shop at the Christkindlmarket.

Holiday mugs and German inspired cheer fill the air at annual Chicago Christkindlmarket

By Bianca Kreusel and Elizabeth Rymut
December 8, 2022
Laid out on display, an embroidered hoodie awaits a new owner at the Nothing New event.

[Photo] Fashion Department continues its sustainability efforts with a second ‘Nothing New November’

December 1, 2022
Opinion: United Nations allows fossil fuel immoralists to desecrate our climate

Opinion: United Nations allows fossil fuel immoralists to desecrate our climate

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2022
Columbia moves toward a more sustainable infrastructure; SGA plans to create committee to target the environment

Columbia moves toward a more sustainable infrastructure; SGA plans to create committee to target the environment

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2022
Revolutionary movement ignites in Iran sparking global protests and discussions close to home

Revolutionary movement ignites in Iran sparking global protests and discussions close to home

By Elizabeth Rymut , Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022
Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses a fiery crowd after claiming victory over opponent state Sen. Darren Bailey.

BREAKING: J.B. Pritzker reelected as Illinois governor

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2022
File photo

BREAKING: Registration halted, system plagued by technical difficulties

By Elizabeth Rymut and Zoë Takaki
November 8, 2022
What students are saying about voting and the midterm election

What students are saying about voting and the midterm election

By Elizabeth Rymut and Robin Sluzas
November 7, 2022
Holding the Iranian flag with a group of women, a woman holds a sign that reads in English, Free Rojan Ghaderi. According to the sign, Ghaderi is an activist who was taken into custody by Iranian security forces at an undisclosed location.

[Photo] ‘Women! Life! Freedom!’: Protesters create human chain to protest Iran

November 4, 2022
Closing up his rallying speech at the final stop of his Illinois voter turnout tour, Sen. Darren Bailey calls out incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker for campaigning on lowering property taxes and then not being able to come up with solutions.

Bailey rallies support in Grayslake

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
November 3, 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
Among the artists receiving an award at the cabaret was Laura Freeman, who performed a song about her favorite films.

[Photo] Cabaret community celebrates the return of a live audience at Chicago Cabaret Professionals annual gala

October 27, 2022
Its a bird! Its a plane! No, its runner Ian Sutherland dressed as Superman running the Chicago Marathon!

Columbia alum brings inclusion to the nonbinary running community at the Chicago Marathon

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2022

Fridays for Future leads annual global climate strike

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2022
Harris (center) ends her speech with Stratton (left) and Pritzker by her side quoting Coretta Scott King.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits UIC supporting Pritzker’s reelection, abortion rights

By Elizabeth Rymut , Staff Reporter
September 23, 2022
Revelers gather on Harrison Street, waving flags, playing instruments, dancing and singing together in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

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

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2022
Someone You Should Know: Ames Hawkins

Someone You Should Know: Ames Hawkins

By Elizabeth Rymut, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2022
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