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Kaelah Serrano

Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist

kserrano@columbiachronicle.com

 

Kaelah Serrano is a junior photojournalism major. She has covered music festivals, campus art exhibitions and metro parades and protests. Serrano joined the Chronicle in January 2023.

 

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

All content by Kaelah Serrano

[Video] Hip-hop in motion: BOYNESKI

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
November 27, 2023
Part-time faculty and students march outside 1104 S. Wabash Ave. to protest the administrations labor practices on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. This marks the third day of the strike and its expected for the strike to continue throughout the rest of the week.

[Photo] Provost: Students are expected to return to class after fall break as negotiations with union continue 

November 21, 2023
AAUP President Joan Giroux, a professor in the Art and Art History Department, sits with Dana Connell, an associate professor in Fashion Studies, during a meeting in the 623 S. Wabash building on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Faculty met to discuss their workload and shared governance during the strike.

[Photo] Faculty discuss increased workload, need for shared governance over strike decisions

November 17, 2023
Columbia students perform a protest sit-in to express solidarity with the CFAC union strike on Thursday, Nov. 16. Students sat down amongst each other on the 9th floor after not gaining access to the 5th floor.

[Photo] Students protest course cuts, demand tuition reimbursement

November 16, 2023
Lexie Jones, a senior Fashion Design Major works with materials to organize and measure the clothing on the sewing dress form on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Students work on assignments and projects independently or in groups in the fashion studio and adjoining garages at 623 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Fashion Department holds ‘Stitch ‘N’ Bitch’ to help students deal with strike

November 14, 2023
Part-time faculty union member holds banner SAVE OUR COLUMBIA in front of cars driving down Michigan Avenue, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Members of the CFAC union dance, cheer and march outside of Columbia building during the unions rally.

[Photo] Part-time faculty union strike heads into second week as spring registration starts

November 5, 2023
Students, part-faculty and many other supporters jointed the picket line on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 outside of 600 S. Michigan Ave. Many rallied together in support of Columbia Part-time Union fighting for a fair contract.

Part-time union strike continues into weekend as community leaders rally with instructors

By Cierra Lemott, Peyton Reich, Christalyn Barker, and Kaelah Serrano
November 3, 2023
Una joven con una diadema floral llevaba una camisa que decia “Mi papi es mi ángel guardián”. Familias y amigos corren y caminan 5 kilómetros en la “Carrera de Los Muertos” de la Organización de Vecinos Unidos en el vecindario Pilsen de Chicago el sábado 28 de octubre de 2023.

[Photo] Carrera de los Muertos: Celebración de vida

November 1, 2023

Movimiento Martes keeps Columbia community dancing throughout Hispanic Heritage Month

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
October 18, 2023
Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David speaks to faculty and administrators at the colleges faculty retreat in late August 2023.

[Photo] College considers cutting programs, reducing credit requirements to close deficit 

October 16, 2023
Regina Taylor talks with students about the project with Columbia College Chicago called Black Album Mixtapes, at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Taylor shares with students about the conversation that she hopes to spark when highlighting issues of representation.

[Photo] Regina Taylor hosts kickoff event in celebration of new Black Album Mixtape project

September 26, 2023
Tierra Colombiana Dance Ensemble se presenta en el Festival de Danza Latina de Chicago el sábado 23 de septiembre. Los bailarines sostienen velas y forman un círculo mientras bailan por el escenario.

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Iré Elese Abure interpretará música y danza tradicional en vivo en el Festival de Danza Latina de Chicago organizado en la Escuela de Música Folclórica de Old Town el sábado 23 de septiembre. Los artistas cubanos fueron el único grupo que realizó danza tradicional y cultural con música en vivo.

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Dillzinha Costa, miembro del Grupo de Danza de Dill Costa representando a Brasil, habla con el público y dice: “Baila con tu alma y tu corazón”. El Grupo de Danza de Dill Costa actuó en el Festival de Danza Latino de Chicago que se celebró en 4544 N Lincoln Ave. El sábado 23 de septiembre.

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Columbia faculty members sit together for presentations given at the colleges Student Success Summit hosted at 754 S. Wabash Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

[Photo] Faculty, staff leaders push for more involvement in helping the college confront its financial problems

September 23, 2023
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim speaks to Columbia faculty and administrators at their Faculty Retreat on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. One of the colleges main goals for the Fall 2023 semester is to balance the colleges current $20 million deficit.

[Photo] BREAKING: College remains ‘off track’ in efforts to address financial crisis

September 19, 2023
Max MacGibbon, estudiante de tercer año de actuación, baila durante el número de Disco Lemonade en el Columbia Convocation en Grant Park el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023. Los estudiantes disfrutan de la música de variados artistas y bandas que participaron en el evento.

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En medio de burbujas de jabón que salen de una máquina, los estudiantes ríen, cantan y bailan muy animados durante el número de Disco Lemonade durante el programa de Convocation del viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

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Stefanie Valle Aguilera, vicepresidenta de la organización estudiantil Latino Alliance, conversa con los estudiantes que se acercan al stand de la organización y proporciona información sobre sus reuniones semanales los miércoles durante el semestre de otoño. Aguilera reparte volantes, botones, pegatinas y dulces mexicanos el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

[Photo] Convocation demuestra el progreso para los estudiantes latinos

September 1, 2023
Los estudiantes recién ingresados a Columbia asisten al evento de Convocation donde aprenden sobre oportunidades de empleo, clubes estudiantiles y otros recursos que la universidad ofrece. Esta celebración se llevó a cabo en el Grant Park el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

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Amia McCombs, estudiante de transferencia de segundo año que se especializa en teatro musical, recibe una diseño de henna por Rosa Clinex durante el Convocation del viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023. Los diseñadores de henna ofrecieron este servicio en una carpa especial para este evento donde compartieron sus técnicas profesionales con los estudiantes.

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Durante el Columbia Convocation del 1 de septiembre de 2023, Yasmine Soria habla con estudiantes de Columbia de primer año sobre los futuros eventos de otoño de la organización estudiantil Latino Alliance. Soria animó a los estudiantes a tomar fotos y recoger información de su stand que incluye cómo seguirlos en las redes sociales.

[Photo] Convocation demuestra el progreso para los estudiantes latinos

September 1, 2023
Students pose for a picture at the photo studio at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Friday, Sept. 1. 2023. At New Student Connections, the Photo Department shows students around campus to provide information regarding equipment, studios, and classes for the fall semester.

[Photo] College welcomes new students with scavenger hunts, faculty meet-ups

September 1, 2023
Parents and students stand outside of The Arc at Old Colony for move in day at Columbia College Chicago Chicago on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. A line forms as more people unload their cars and wait to get in the building for their move in time slot.

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Kelli Collins, director of Student Assistance and Community Standards, participates in a breakout group to discuss a case study regarding situations for students and the academic journey at the Student Success Summit at 754 S. Wabash Ave on Monday, Aug 17, 2023.

[Photo] College analyzes student population and ongoing support efforts ahead of fall semester

August 17, 2023
Greg Foster-Rice, associate provost for Student Retention Initiatives, and Joan Giroux, AAUP president and professor in the Art and Art History department have a conversation at Columbia’s annual faculty meeting at 754 South Wabash Avenue on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2023. The faculty meeting covers information and guidance for the fall 2023 semester.

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Elizabeth Davis-Berg, the chair for Science and Mathematics, and Derick D. Jones, assistant professor of chemistry, talk during a session break at Columbias annual faculty meeting at 754 South Wabash Avenue in Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023. Faculty mingle amongst each other before the next presentation.

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After a long day of rain showers, a rainbow forms over Lollapalooza festival grounds on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Crowd members waiting before Alex Gs set at the Bacardí stage gasp in joy and take pictures.

Photos: Artists rocked Grant Park stages for Lollapalooza 2023

By Addison Annis and Kaelah Serrano
August 7, 2023
Fans cheering Big Boss Vette as they await for her to come on stage at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Big Boss vette performed at the BMI stage at the music festival.

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Destroy Lonely performing at the Coinbase stage at Lollapalooza on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Destry Lonely smiles at the hype crowd.

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Lil Yachty performing at the Budlight stage at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Yachty vibes out with the crowd as fans happily sing his lyrics.

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New jeans performs their song Hype Boy at the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza on Thursday, August 3, 2023. New jeans members dance and smile at the crowd throughout their performance.

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Karol G thanks her fans for the support and lively crowd at Lollapalooza on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Karol G becomes the first Latin artist to headline Lollapalooza Music Festival in Grant Park.

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Joey Bada$$ performing at Lollapalooza on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Bada$$ points to fans singing along at his set.

[Photo] Gloomy Day Four brings Lollapalooza to a close

August 6, 2023
Hoosh starts off Day Three of Lollapalooza at the Coinbase stage on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Hoosh welcomes festivalgoers to his stage as people rush to the barricade.

Fans dance in the rain at Lollapalooza on Day Three

By Izzie Rutledge and Kaelah Serrano
August 5, 2023
Friday Pilots Club join together for a group photo at Lollapalooza on Friday Aug. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Columbia-alumni band Friday Pilots Club sits down with the Chronicle

August 5, 2023
Performing in the early afternoon, Tyler Christian gets the crowd dancing at the Bacardí stage on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Christian released their debut EP, Reasons earlier this year.

[Photo] Isabel LaRosa and Tyler Christian discuss songwriting, next steps at Lollapalooza Day Two

August 4, 2023
Colombian singer Karol G performs the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023. Her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, is the first Spanish-language album by a woman to reach #1 on the Billboard 200.

[Photo] The Beaches, Junior Mesa get heads banging during debut Lollapalooza sets on the festival’s first day

August 3, 2023
Cora Jacobs responds to emails in her office on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 at Columbia College Chicago.

[Photo] Managing editor of Allium magazine loses job as part of staff layoffs

August 2, 2023
Special guests and community members freestyle and perform songs together for the Chicago Hip-Hop Conference’s wrap-up performance at 1104 S Wabash Avenue. The conference was hosted on Monday, July 31st at Columbia College Chicago in celebration of 20 years of Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Month.

[Photo] Columbia hosts Chicago Hip-Hop conference, inspiring young artists

July 31, 2023
Columbia students and guests were able to watch the NASCAR race that finally started after a long day of rain. The school opened two floors of the 618 S. Michigan Ave. after a free raffle to view the exciting event on Sunday July 2, 2023.

[Photo] Columbia watch party for Grant Park 220 draws curious students, fans to campus

July 2, 2023
Festivalgoers and community residents alike gathered in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago on Saturday, June 10, 2023, for the annual Puerto Rican Parade. The Puerto Rican community celebrates in honor of Caribbean heritage month.

Photos: Humboldt Park community celebrates Puerto Rican Parade

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
June 11, 2023
Young Miko holds the bouquet of roses that a fan from the crowd gave her in Grant Park at the Sueños Music Festival on May 28, 2023.

Photos: Young Miko, Junior H entertain crowds at Day 2 of Sueños

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
May 28, 2023
Fans hold up signs for Becky G as they anticipate her performance at Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park on May 28, 2023.

[Photo] Local businesses keep energy high at Sueños festival in Grant Park

May 28, 2023
DJ Miriam toca canciones latinas populares mientras la multitud de fanáticos espera la actuación de Arcangel. Los fans animan y gritan mientras Dj Miriam toca Pa Que Retozen de Tego Calderón en el Festival de Música de Sueños en Grant Park en 27 de mayo, 2023.

[Photo] Sueños regresa por segundo año, iniciando la temporada de festivales en Chicago

May 27, 2023
A Columbia graduate embraces a family member after receiving their diploma on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The colleges 2022-2023 commencement was broken up into four different ceremonies by department and was held at the Arie Crown Theatre, located at 2301 Jean Baptist Pt. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.

[Photo] ‘Commencement is why we serve’: Graduation weekend kicks off with first day of ceremonies 

May 13, 2023
Students walk into the Pulaski CTA orange line station, located at 5106 S. Pulaski Rd., on Friday, May 5, 2023, to scan their Ventra cards. At Columbia, students can opt into the college’s Ventra card program, which gives unlimited swipes for the semester, for a fee.

[Photo] Opinion: Columbia needs to do more for low-income students

May 5, 2023
For her clients black French tip art style, Whittington applies a monochrome polish using a small nail sponge brush to rub over the nail in Wicker Park on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Columbia sophomore slays with entrepreneurial spirit

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
May 5, 2023
Cultural Hybridity and global collectivism are revealed through two pieces from Hassan Hajjaj’s “My Rockstars” series; “Mestre Cobra Mansa and Acrobat” which are displayed in the exhibition held from April 13 through August 6, 2023 at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, located at 600 S. Michigan Ave.

[Photo] Global artists transform Museum of Contemporary Photography in new ‘Shift: Music, Meaning, Context’ exhibit

April 21, 2023
Rauw Alejandro performs with his dance crew during his song, Punto 40, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on April 5, 2023. His dramatic poses and dance moves make the crowd scream.

‘King of modern reggaetón’ Rauw Alejandro throws party at Rosemont Allstate Arena

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
April 10, 2023
A street vendor sells St. Patrick’s Day merchandise on the Chicago Riverwalk at the corner of North State Street and East Wacker Drive on Saturday, March 11. Many of the items being sold are shiny green hats, Irish flags, and green beads.

[Photo] St. Patrick’s Day festivities turn Chicago green

March 12, 2023
A supporter of County Board Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Brandon Johnson wanders around El Palais Bu-Sche Banquet Hall, located at 4628 W. Washington Blvd., while waiting for Johnson to speak at his election party on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Voters experience pre-runoff jitters, calling for unity with concerns around crime, transportation 

March 1, 2023
Brandon Johnson, Cook County Board Commissioner and mayoral candidate, speaks to his supporters at the election party hosted at El Palais Bu-Sche Banquet Hall 4628 W. Washington Blvd. on Feb. 28. Supporters continuously chant “Brandon is Better”, when expressing their voice of why Johnson will create change for the City of Chicago.

[Photo] Incumbent Lightfoot is out; Vallas, Johnson head to runoff on April 4

February 28, 2023
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