Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez

Breaking: Columbia alum Christian Sprenger wins two Emmys

This year’s Primetime Emmy Awards featured four Emmy nominations from three Columbia alumni. Sprenger, a 2007 graduate, won for Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour) and Outstanding Comedy Series for the Apple TV+ horror series “Widow’s Bay.”

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
September 15, 2026

Alumni

Aumentó la asistencia al desfile del Día de la Independencia de México un año después de la Operación Midway Blitz

La Operación Midway Blitz que empezó el 8 de septiembre del 2025, afectó a la comunidad y negocios en La Villita, incluyendo el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México. Este año, miles de personas asistieron al desfile.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
September 14, 2026

Former Columbia student creates community through public artworks

Frida Mejia, a recent graduate of Columbia, has had her work displayed in music festivals like Lollapalooza and Sueños.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
September 10, 2026

Made in Chicago

Exalumna de Columbia crea comunidad con su arte público

La recién graduada Frida Mejia ha presentado su arte en los festivales de música de Lollapalooza y Sueños.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
September 8, 2026

Made in Chicago

Columbia adjunct faculty member finds reasons to keep making music with DIY punk band

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
August 31, 2026

Made in Chicago

After 35 years, Lollapalooza fans still ask: who is the festival for?

Festivalgoers reflect on Lollapalooza’s audience, prices and artists on the final day of the festival.

William Blakley and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
August 2, 2026

In pictures: Lesbian Mud Wrestling brings together lesbian festivalgoers at Lollapalooza

After weather delays, Lindsay Perrin took advantage of the endless mud at Lollapalooza.

Amelia Baird and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
August 2, 2026

Festivalgoers make the most of Lollapalooza despite delays, mud, cut performances

While some attendees were disappointed in the decreased set times and cut performances on the third day of the festival, many people still enjoyed the muddy day at Grant Park.

William Blakley and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
August 1, 2026

Lollapalooza loudly celebrates young and emerging Chicago artists

Despite rain, Lollapalooza attendees enjoyed the local artists who performed on day two of the festival.

William Blakley and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
July 31, 2026

‘I want to go out and move:’ Lollapalooza highlights rock and EDM in a packed first day of performances

Lollapalooza’s 35th year festival features a heavy focus on rock, EDM and the debut of P-Pop in Chicago.

William Blakley and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
July 30, 2026

‘Guardians of the Earth and Sky’ blends Asian American history with Chinese culture through dance

Senior dance major Areli Ramirez was assistant producer for the performance, now in its third year. The production returns on July 19 to Ping Tom Park and on July 26 at Jackson Park.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
July 13, 2026

Chicago

‘Bilingual Improv School’ ofrece lo que hace falta: voces latines

La escuela localizada en el vecindario de Humboldt Park celebró su primer aniversario en marzo.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Bilingual Reporter
May 19, 2026

Fifth annual For Women, By Women exhibit features resilience in the face of adversity

The exhibit, which was presented in salon style, featured over 300 pieces created by women and non-binary students, including the first ever immersive artistic experience.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
April 25, 2026

Mi Gente showcase displays Latin American culture through dance

The showcase is part of the ongoing Festival of Dance Clubs presented by the Dance Center.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
April 3, 2026

Estudiantes latines celebran la cultura colombiana en Fuego Fest, destacando la necesidad de representación de latines en Columbia

La decisión para celebrar Colombia vino el año pasado después de dedicar Fuego Fest a Puerto Rico.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Bilingual Reporter
March 21, 2026

Students mark end of Ramadan with campus event hosted by SDI

Eid al-Fitr begins Thursday night, March 19, marking the end of Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month of fasting, prayer and community.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Marc Balbarin, and Angel Cal
March 19, 2026

Tienda en Hyde Park usa tejido para protestar contra ICE

La tienda, Fiber Friends Studios, también organiza reuniones en cafés y restaurantes en el sur de Chicago.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Bilingual reporter
March 5, 2026

Award-winning photographer Joel Sternfeld gives lecture on color in photography

The artist’s presentation on the medium discussed the stories behind his work this week, bringing a more in depth view of his ranging work.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Bilingual reporter
February 27, 2026

On the right foot: A tap club where every step counts

Columbia’s Tap Club meets every Friday on the second floor of the 916 S. Wabash Ave. building, and it’s open to every student, regardless of tap dancing experience.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 20, 2026

Hokin Gallery previews MoCP’s Darkroom Auction ahead of 50th anniversary fundraiser

Members of the Columbia community can view donated works in advance of the annual Darkroom Auction, which supports the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 20, 2026

Costume designer Paul Tazewell featured in new exhibit, showcasing ‘Wicked’ and ‘Hamilton’

On view at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the exhibit traces Tazewell’s career and highlights the role costume plays in storytelling.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
February 13, 2026

Chronicle TV: Columbia students’ reactions to Bad Bunny winning Album of The Year

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Bilingual Reporter
February 6, 2026

Columbia’s first Battle of the Bands to be hosted at Reggies

The event sponsored by the School of Audio and Music will feature four bands from Columbia and one from Jones College Prep High School.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
December 8, 2025

Columbia students prepare for graduation as unemployment rates rise

The latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which came out on Thursday, Nov. 20, found that although 119,000 jobs were added to the job market in September, the unemployment rate has increased from 4.3% to 4.4%.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
November 20, 2025

‘It’s a spit in my face.’: Transgender students respond to passport restrictions

After the Supreme Court ruling ended the option to choose “X” on passports, Columbia students told the Chronicle that they feel unseen and are worried about what’s next.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
November 12, 2025

The Rundown with Chronicle TV: Week of Nov. 3rd

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez and Julia Martinez Arroyo
November 7, 2025

Columbia alum brings one-woman show ‘Modern Butchood’ to Chicago

Molly Gloeckner’s one-woman show makes its Chicago debut at the Annoyance Theatre after runs in Los Angeles and Providence, Rhode Island.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
November 5, 2025

Chronicle TV: The Arts in the Dark Parade and After Party

Jaylen Barlow and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
October 19, 2025

American Girl reveló su Muñeca del Año para 2026, una niña chicana destacando la importancia de la representación latina en medio del clima cultural actual

La muñeca, Raquel Reyes, es descendiente de una de las muñecas históricas, Samantha Parkington.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez
October 16, 2025

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