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Leah Love

Leah Love, Former Deputy Editor

llove@columbiachronicle.com

 

Leah Love is a senior journalism major, minoring in Black World Studies. Love has covered Chicago politics, breaking campus news and the arts. They joined the Chronicle in August 2022.

 

Hometown: Oak Park, Illinois

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President recommends layoffs, eliminating academic leadership positions in draft advisory report

By Miranda Bucio, Vivian Richey, Leah Love, and Olivia Cohen
February 28, 2024
A student studies before classes begin at 9:00 on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 618 S.Michigan Ave.

Students worry about how hiring freeze, financial crisis will impact them

By Leah Love, Deputy Editor
February 8, 2024
Union objects to new full-time faculty hired by the college

Union objects to new full-time faculty hired by the college

By Leah Love and Miranda Bucio
February 2, 2024

Chronicle TV: Early graduates reflect on final weeks of the semester

By Leah Love, Deputy Editor
December 11, 2023
A part-time faculty member stands outside in his union t-shirt on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Union says part-time instructors will strike into third consecutive week 

By Cierra Lemott, Olivia Cohen, and Leah Love
November 12, 2023

Chronicle TV: CFAC continues to strike, administration hopes for resolution

By Leah Love, Deputy Editor
November 4, 2023
Delia Pless, part-time faculty of English and Creative Writing, grabs supplies for making picket signs. Columbia Faculty Union gave an open invite for students, faculty and staff to join in on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 600 S. Michigan Ave.

Breaking: Union authorizes to strike with 88% approval vote

By Olivia Cohen, Leah Love, Kimberly Vazquez, and Miranda Bucio
October 26, 2023
Dancing ensues as DJ beats fill the air at Columbia Convocation in Grant Park on Friday, Sep 1, 2023. Live bands, freebies, food and more are all found at the annual event.

New students seek – and find – connection at Convocation

By Leah Love, Deputy Editor
September 1, 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.

Columbia to hire consultant to evaluate DEI efforts after fourth DEI director leaves for another college or university 

By Leah Love, News Editor
August 7, 2023
VIP NASCAR attendees trek through a flooded Pit Road on Columbus Drive with heavy rainfall for the Grant Park 220 NASCAR Cup Series Race on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Rain causes late start, early finish at final day of NASCAR in Chicago

By Leah Love, News Editor
July 3, 2023
Car #11, Denny Hamlin for Joe Gibbs Racing pulls into Pit Row on Columbus Drive at the XFinity Series Loop 121 Chicago Street Course on Saturday, July 1, 2023

NASCAR weekend begins in Chicago with curious, excited fans and not-so-great weather

By Connor Dore and Leah Love
July 1, 2023
People protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Thursday, June 29, 2023. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Columbia responds to SCOTUS ruling striking down race-conscious affirmative action

By Leah Love, News Editor
June 29, 2023
Craig Sigele works in the Communication Department as academic manager.

College to lay off 62 employees, close Community Schools Program

By Leah Love, News Editor
June 1, 2023
Located on the sixth floor of the 618 S. Michigan building, rows of boxes containing sheet music and archives from Black artists dating back to centuries ago.

Center for Black Music Research to close until January 2024

By Leah Love, News Editor
May 31, 2023
College announces 3% pay increase for full time faculty, non-union staff

College announces 3% pay increase for full time faculty, non-union staff

By Leah Love, News Editor
May 25, 2023
Faculty Senate shrinks going into next academic year

Faculty Senate shrinks going into next academic year

By Leah Love, News Editor
May 12, 2023
Exclusive: College awards Fashion Studies, Communication Departments innovation grants

Exclusive: College awards Fashion Studies, Communication Departments innovation grants

By Leah Love, News Editor
May 12, 2023
Columbia talent to be featured at CineYouth Film Festival

Columbia talent to be featured at CineYouth Film Festival

By Leah Love, News Editor
April 21, 2023
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson welcomes a lively, cheering crowd during his victory speech after the announcement of his win over Paul Vallas at the Marriott Marquis Chicago located at 2121 S. Prairie Ave. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Brandon Johnson elected next mayor of Chicago

By Leah Love and Abra Richardson
April 4, 2023
Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward aldermanic candidate, speaks to reporters in the Hyatt Hotel located at 5225 S. Harper Ave. as results showcasing his lead over his opponent Prentice Butler come in on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Butler trailed Robinson at 30% of the votes.

Lamont Robinson elected as 4th Ward alderperson

By Robin Sluzas and Leah Love
April 4, 2023
Students of color want more diverse faculty, better connections in classroom

Students of color want more diverse faculty, better connections in classroom

By Leah Love and Vivian Richey
March 22, 2023
Moving in formation with each other, the Renegades Hip Hop dance team performs to various hip-hop artists, including J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, at the Black Carpet event at the Conway Center at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Saturday, March 12, 2023.

Second annual ‘Black Carpet Showcase’ spotlights Black men’s mental health

By Leah Love, News Editor
March 14, 2023
From jazz and blues to country, hundreds of vinyl records are preserved at the Center for Black Music Research, located on the sixth floor of the 618 S. Michigan building. Materials originating from the United States, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean can all be found in the Center.

Center for Black Music Research rebuilds after layoffs, COVID-19 shutdown

By Leah Love and Addison Annis
March 10, 2023
As election results roll in on Feb. 28, members of the crowd at Paul Vallas election party located at 838 W. Kinzie St. converse with each other after news that Lori Lightfoot, previous Mayor of Chicago, has conceded. Lightfoot is the first one-term mayor in 40 years to lose the reelection bid.

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

By Leah Love, News Editor
February 28, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech as her spouse Amy Eshleman applauds during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lightfoot concedes; Vallas and Johnson heading to April runoff

By Leah Love and Olivia Cohen
February 28, 2023
Ja'Mal Green

Ja’Mal Green

By Leah Love, News Editor
February 24, 2023
President and CEO Kwang Wu Kim speaks to his experience about visiting other college campuses and comparing their welcome centers to Columbia’s. Kim has been in his role at the college since 2013.

Columbia administrators unveil Master Plan, reconfigure campus ‘hubs’

By Leah Love and Amaris Edwards
February 8, 2023
Provost Marcella David addresses faculty concerns at Senate Town Hall

Provost Marcella David addresses faculty concerns at Senate Town Hall

By Leah Love and Ruth Johnson
February 7, 2023
A student inspects one of the tops on display at the second "Nothing New" event hosted by the Fashion Department.

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

By Leah Love, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2022
Making sense of Cook County's judicial elections

Making sense of Cook County’s judicial elections

By Leah Love, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
Devin Mosely (front left) and Star Dixon (front right) tap the night away to energy-packed, bass boosted hits among other M.A.D.D. Rhythms performers.

Elevate Chicago Dance 2022 brings diverse showcase of Chicago talent to Dance Center stage

By Amaris Edwards and Leah Love
October 27, 2022
Braids and bucks: Balancing the price of Black hair care and DIY alternatives

Braids and bucks: Balancing the price of Black hair care and DIY alternatives

By Leah Love, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2022
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The 411 on 623: From tech to tools, one Columbia building has it all

By Leah Love, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2022
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