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Kimberly Kapela

Kimberly Kapela, Former Copy Editor

kkapela@columbiachronicle.com

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Tattoo artist Lindsey Johnson, one of the tattoo artists at Tattoo Avenue located at 5122 N. Lincoln Ave., who is participating in the flash tattoo event and fundraiser for Chicagoland Pig Rescue Johnson on Sunday, April 30, 2023, is tattooing various flash designs with pigs.

Chicagoland Pig Rescue, Tattoo Avenue raise money for pig safe havens

By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
Music lovers reflect on ticket price increases

Music lovers reflect on ticket price increases

By Kimberly Kapela and Abra Richardson
Erik Overton remembered for his dedication to serving Columbia community

Erik Overton remembered for his dedication to serving Columbia community

By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
Striving for inclusivity: The future of fashion is genderless and queer

Striving for inclusivity: The future of fashion is genderless and queer

By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
A detailed look into Dawn Grace's tattoo of the day, a delicate peony is getting outlined and ready for coloring and shading, at Bella Rose Tattoo, located at 3811 N. Kedzie Ave. on Jan. 30. The tattoo gun buzzes loudly as it etches ink into the skin.

‘It was almost like closing a chapter in my life’: A healing journey through tattooing

By Kimberly Kapela and Abra Richardson
Located at 623 S. Wabash Ave. in room 411, the Porous Gallery hosts the latest exhibition, "The Discarded."

Porous Gallery embraces the art of trash in ‘The Discarded’ exhibition

By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
Vinyl records and boots are on display near the window at Vintage Goose on 1538 N. Halsted St.

Fashion boutique Vintage Goose uplifts local, independent artists

By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
'Love hard and live hard': Candace Hart-Hathaway celebrated for her boldness

‘Love hard and live hard’: Candace Hart-Hathaway celebrated for her boldness

By Kimberly Kapela, Copy Editor
Photo by Hallie Newnam.

Love letter to sweaty crowds: Mosh pits create circles of sanctity for women, LGBTQ people

By Kimberly Kapela, Echo magazine
Illustrations by Hannah Tonn.

Mortuary cosmetologists create closure by preserving a loved one’s image

By Kimberly Kapela, Echo magazine
Photo by Mikaela Helane.

Bilingual speakers face heartbreak of losing fluency in their mother language

By Kimberly Kapela, Echo magazine
Pictured: Alex Illest and Setenio Borges. Photo by Honey & Lux and courtesy of Alex Illest and Setenio Borges.

The goth and the groom: 7 macabre wedding trends to embrace ‘until death do us part’

By Fiona Good-Sirota and Kimberly Kapela
Photo by Mikaela Helane.

Body positivity movement falls short in uplifting diversity of different shapes, sizes

By Kimberly Kapela, Echo magazine
Ngadi Smart speaks about her art, often working within the themes of identity, as part of a virtual event for the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Behind the lens: Ngadi Smart documents cultures, self-identity and intimacy at Museum of Contemporary Photography

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Alex Kropp, club leader and filmmaking major, takes time to appreciate the beauty of the graveyard, using their camera to take photos of the scenic landscape.

Graveyard magic: Call of the Cauldron club teaches graveyard etiquette at Graceland Cemetery

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Vinyl enthusiasts fill Dusty Groove’s, 1120 N. Ashland Ave., on National Record Store Day, combing through the rows and rows of analog music.

National Record Store Day celebrates independent stores, vinyl community

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Judith Grace Hoffman, a junior photography major, sits in front of a display of her designs, including a denim jacket with a butterfly and a cow print bag.

Success is ‘in the bag’ for this student fashion entrepreneur

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Minerals and rocks are lined up on tables and often sorted by color. Between minerals there are assorted miniature figures, often animals, across the store.

Geology Rocks! and Minerals in Wicker Park promotes spiritual healing

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Liam Taylor parties in his soon-to-be-released "Wasting Time" music video while donning bright, colorful makeup and pearls. Courtesy of Liam Taylor.

Groove-pop artist and Columbia student Liam Taylor releases debut single ‘Wasting Time’

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
A crowd gathers to view artists live paint for the All American Trash spray can art show held at Chicago Distilling Company.

‘Dismantling gatekeeping notions’: All American Trash art show shines light on local artists

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Surrounded by her artwork and that of other Chicago artists, the corner of Hink Stink’s bedroom also serves as her studio, decorated with even more local artwork and posters similar to her artistic aesthetic.

Graphic, campy and dark: Columbia artist Hink Stink explores femininity through horror-inspired illustrations, zines

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter

Body empowerment club Body Haven hosts Y2K inspired ‘Freak Like Me’ fashion show

By Amaris Edwards and Kimberly Kapela
The ribbon fell as co-owners Leslie Castromayor and Elhom Karbassi celebrate the shop's opening day with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Women of color-owned vintage store Her & Ziba celebrates grand opening in Ravenswood

By Kimberly Kapela and Rachel Patel
KAINA performs as yellow lights and a visual of the sun match the color of her dress.

KAINA redefines home at ‘It Was A Home’ tour at Metro

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Although they are film and television majors, club President El Concepción, right, and Vice President Bri Ramirez, are passionate about reimagining the “heroin chic” aesthetic within fashion through body positivity.

Body Haven club founders embrace self-love, body diversity and fat liberation education

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Ever Caí Beauty displays an assortment of wellness products at the Vintage & Flowers event held at 1757 N. Kimball Ave.

Vintage & Flowers brewery event highlights local creators and sustainable fashion, inspires community building

By Kimberly Kapela and Rachel Patel
Mattel celebrates journalist, civil rights activist Ida B. Wells with new Barbie: 'It's more than a doll'

Mattel celebrates journalist, civil rights activist Ida B. Wells with new Barbie: ‘It’s more than a doll’

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Post-sex depression: Consensual sex doesn't always equal satisfying sex

Post-sex depression: Consensual sex doesn’t always equal satisfying sex

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
Alyssa Wright, fashion designer, curator and owner of Rocky Vintage, works on a lace dress.

Sustainable and stylish: Rocky Vintage’s curated collections tap into ethical fashion trends

By Kimberly Kapela, Staff Reporter
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