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Kaci Watt, Former Copy Editor

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Kaci Watt Staff Reporter (312) 369-8979

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March 7, 2019
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the exhibit’s creative director, David Korins, attended a press conference and opening ceremony for “Hamilton: The Exhibition” April 26.

‘Who lives, who dies, who tells your story’: Hamilton exhibit opens in Chicago

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2019
Notable Native: LaManda Joy

Notable Native: LaManda Joy

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2019
The Rack, 618 S. Michigan Ave., is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Rack helps students dress to impress

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2019
“An American Dream Reconsidered: Immigrant Rights Now!” will be on display through April 30.

Big Read event brings immigration discussion to campus

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2019
The classic silhouettes and cuts of the ‘30s and ‘40s can still be seen in many fashion designs today.

New exhibit highlights Hollywood film fashion, influence during ‘30s and ‘40s

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
Uncommon Ground’s current Homegrown Residency band Illville Vanguard, led by Gabriel Alston, play music influenced by a variety of genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, Latin and neo soul.

Uncommon Ground: Intimate stepping stone provided for Chicago artists

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
SATIRE: The real reason the Jonas Brothers are back

SATIRE: The real reason the Jonas Brothers are back

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
SATIRE: Chronicle Investigation: 33 E. Ida B. Wells couch missing

SATIRE: Chronicle Investigation: 33 E. Ida B. Wells couch missing

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
Marcella David on Columbia: “There is nothing that would keep me from coming”

Marcella David on Columbia: “There is nothing that would keep me from coming”

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2019
Let the shenanigans begin: St. Patricks Day attracts crowds of underage drinkers

Let the shenanigans begin: St. Patrick’s Day attracts crowds of underage drinkers

By Kaci Watt and Katherine Savage
March 15, 2019
Marcella David named new senior vice president and provost

Marcella David named new senior vice president and provost

By Katherine Savage and Kaci Watt
March 13, 2019
The Chicago Police Department reported that the female student who falsely reported being stabbed March 6 in Grant Park had admitted to making up the story.

Police: Student made up attack

By Alexandra Yetter, Kaci Watt, and Katherine Savage
March 8, 2019
Free STI/HIV testing offered at student Health Center

Free STI/HIV testing offered at student Health Center

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2019
Columbia community members celebrate film successes 

Columbia community members celebrate film successes 

By Kaci Watt
February 23, 2019
Sean McKee’s students collaborating with lead singer of the rock band Yes, Jon Anderson (on screen), to help mix one of his albums.

Columbia students to be a part of rock ‘n’ roll legend Jon Anderson’s upcoming album

By Kaci Watt
February 19, 2019
The market is held monthly from October through December and twice a month from January to April. It is open from 12–4 p.m. on Saturdays and includes 30 vendors at each event. 

The Handmade Market: One-stop shop for artist-made, ethically-sourced goods

By Kaci Watt
February 16, 2019
Program closures stir emotions among faculty and students

Program closures stir emotions among faculty and students

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019
Rejection: the good, the bad and the ugly

Rejection: the good, the bad and the ugly

By Kaci Watt
February 12, 2019
CTA Blue Line connects Wi-Fi

CTA Blue Line connects Wi-Fi

By Kaci Watt
January 27, 2019
OPINION: Education must overcome discrimination

OPINION: Education must overcome discrimination

By Kaci Watt
January 26, 2019

‘The Beach’ splashes onto Navy Pier

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2019
Jazmine Marie Cruz, student at Roosevelt University, is the organizer for the Young Women’s March 2019.

Think, fight and plan like a girl: Chicago’s Youth Women’s March 2019

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2019
Associate professor to spread history to Oxford

Associate professor to spread history to Oxford

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
Hillel to celebrate Hanukkah on campus with students

Hillel to celebrate Hanukkah on campus with students

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2018
Here comes Santa Claus right down CTA lane

Here comes Santa Claus right down CTA lane

By Kaci Watt
December 4, 2018
Famous women owe us nothing

Famous women owe us nothing

By Kaci Watt
November 20, 2018
The 3Arts Award is given annually to Chicago women artists, artists of color and artists with disabilities. Adjunct Professor Tosha Alston (far left) is a 2018 recipent.  

Dance Department faculty member Tosha Alston receives 3Arts grant

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018

Rage rooms smash onto the scene

By Kaci Watt
November 12, 2018
Student art from ShopColumbia will be featured in the Millennium Park Art Market Nov. 16-18. The festivities will kick off with the 105th Christmas Tree Lighting.  

ShopColumbia artists to be featured in upcoming holiday art market

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2018
The video for Alessia Cara’s single,“Growing Pains,” from her upcoming release, depicts the theme of growing up, which runs through the rest of the album. 

Grammy winner Alessia Cara gives advice to Columbia’s aspiring artists 

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2018
Maggie Baczkowski founded Strides for Peace in 2014 to help fund existing organizations that work to put an end to gun violence in Chicago. 

Notable Native: Maggie Baczkowski

By Kaci Watt
October 15, 2018
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., will host its third annual Spinning with Singles event Oct. 17, the week of Sweetest Day on Oct. 20. The event features speed dating on the famous Centennial Wheel and a mixer. 

Navy Pier’s Spinning with Singles event brings speed dating to new heights

By Kaci Watt
October 15, 2018
Applications for the Dominic Calabrese Publicity Club of Chicago Scholarship Awards are available online for all Columbia public relations majors now through Nov. 1.

Professor creates scholarship to mark his Columbia anniversary

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2018
CPS college enrollment reaches new heights

CPS college enrollment reaches new heights

By Kaci Watt
October 4, 2018
Midnight Circus will be traveling to various Chicago parks during their 2018 tour.  

Under the big top of Chicago’s Midnight Circus

By Kaci Watt
October 2, 2018
Riley Fest, at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., celebrated co-founder Ida Riley, Sept. 20.

Riley Fest honors Columbia co-founder

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2018
SnapShyft

Employment app could change service industry

By Kaci Watt
September 24, 2018

Notable Native: Grace Hou

By Kaci Watt
September 19, 2018
Reels of film at The Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave. 

Music Box Theatre projects past to modern moviegoers

By Kaci Watt
September 17, 2018
Bruno Surdo, a part-time faculty member in the Interactive Arts and Media department at Columbia, at his Evanston studio Sep. 4. His series Liberation will be featured at the Gallery Victor Armendariz beginning September 7.

Professor’s work ‘liberates’ Near North Side art gallery

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2018
Blaqrock will play music from their debut album, No Love For Blaqkid, for the first time Sept. 14 at the Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St. 

Blaqrock blurs genre lines with new album ‘No Love for Blaqkid’

By Kaci Watt
September 4, 2018

Funding restored to Chicago’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

By Kaci Watt
September 4, 2018

Students ‘explore’ Sikhism

By Kaci Watt, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018

Student gains internship with Chicago Feminist Film Festival

By Kaci Watt
March 2, 2018
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