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From the new normal to new pronouns: The pandemic provides space for gender reflection

From the new normal to new pronouns: The pandemic provides space for gender reflection

By Mari Devereaux, Echo Magazine
May 28, 2021
‘Im no different than anyone else’: LGBTQ Christians share their journeys to finding acceptance

‘I’m no different than anyone else’: LGBTQ Christians share their journeys to finding acceptance

By Mari Devereaux, Echo Magazine
May 21, 2021
Column: This was more than a newsroom

Column: This was more than a newsroom

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2021
Editors Note: Things I’ve learned as a novice renter that you should know about apartment living

Editor’s Note: Things I’ve learned as a novice renter that you should know about apartment living

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2021
Editors Note: To document history as it happens, journalists must find time for their mental health

Editor’s Note: To document history as it happens, journalists must find time for their mental health

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2021
Everything school never taught you about painful vaginal penetration

Everything school never taught you about painful vaginal penetration

By Mari Devereaux and Summer Hoagland-Abernathy
February 9, 2021
Editors Note: New year, same passionate philosophy

Editors’ Note: New year, same passionate philosophy

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
January 25, 2021
BREAKING: Student forums announced for feedback on colleges pandemic response and 2021 plans

BREAKING: Student forums announced for feedback on college’s pandemic response and 2021 plans

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
A year for the books: The Chronicle looks back on 2020

A year for the books: The Chronicle looks back on 2020

By Mari Devereaux and Kendall Polidori
December 7, 2020
Editors Note: The country may have elected Joe, but there is still a long way to go

Editor’s Note: The country may have elected Joe, but there is still a long way to go

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
Cookies, keystrokes and clicks: Columbia knows where youve been

Cookies, keystrokes and clicks: Columbia knows where you’ve been

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
November 13, 2020
BREAKING: Joe Biden declared 46th U.S. president after tension-filled days of counting ballots

BREAKING: Joe Biden declared 46th U.S. president after tension-filled days of counting ballots

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2020
Several last minute voters register before casting their ballot at the South Loop Super Site, 191 N. Clark St., minutes before the polls close on Nov. 3.

Votes still being tallied, ‘the most contentious election of our lives’ continues

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
November 4, 2020
BREAKING: Making Week to replace spring break at Columbia in 2021

BREAKING: ‘Making Week’ to replace spring break at Columbia in 2021

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
BREAKING: College suspects first positive on-campus transmission of COVID-19

BREAKING: College suspects first ‘positive on-campus transmission’ of COVID-19

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
Editor’s Note: Is objectivity possible when it comes to human rights?

Editor’s Note: Is objectivity possible when it comes to human rights?

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Columbia alum Urwa Zubairs thesis film, “Silver Cord,” tells the story of a young woman learning to cope with the loss of her father and her own near-death experience.

Filmmaking alum Urwa Zubair taps into creative spark to make ‘something beautiful’

By Mari Devereaux, Co-editor-in-chief
October 9, 2020
Protesters take to Chicago streets after disappointing news in Breonna Taylor case

Protesters take to Chicago streets after disappointing news in Breonna Taylor case

By Isaiah Colbert, Zachary Clingenpeel, K'Von Jackson, Mengshin Lin, Kaylie Slack, Mari Devereaux, and Kendall Polidori
September 24, 2020
Editors Note: spread kindness, not the coronavirus

Editor’s Note: spread kindness, not the coronavirus

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Editors Note: A remote Chronicle

Editors’ Note: A remote Chronicle

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
September 7, 2020
After months of planning and strategizing, President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim is ready to return to campus with safety guidelines in place.

Dr. Kim on reopening campus: ‘We are in a good spot’

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
September 4, 2020
College creates dashboard of active coronavirus cases, updates close-contact notification process

College creates dashboard of active coronavirus cases, updates close-contact notification process

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2020
Updated: Former Columbia student charged with hitting cop with skateboard at protest

Updated: Former Columbia student charged with hitting cop with skateboard at protest

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2020
Columbia addresses severe financial shortfall for the upcoming school year

Columbia addresses ‘severe financial shortfall’ for the upcoming school year

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2020
Dance Center reinvents itself remotely while celebrating Chicago artists

Dance Center reinvents itself remotely while celebrating Chicago artists

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 14, 2020
Health experts address the complications of coronavirus testing, need for national strategy

Health experts address the complications of coronavirus testing, need for national strategy

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2020
BREAKING: First two weeks of classes will be taught completely online

BREAKING: First two weeks of classes will be taught completely online

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2020
Campus closed following night of looting and violence downtown

Campus closed following night of looting and violence downtown

By Mari Devereaux and Paige Barnes
August 10, 2020
The stars align for Venusian Glow makeup

The stars align for Venusian Glow makeup

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 23, 2020
Data analysis: Nearly half of fall classes to be held entirely online

Data analysis: Nearly half of fall classes to be held entirely online

By Mari Devereaux and Ignacio Calderon
July 20, 2020
BREAKING: Trump administration rescinds restrictive regulations for international students

BREAKING: Trump administration rescinds restrictive regulations for international students

By Mari Devereaux, Ignacio Calderon, and Kendall Polidori
July 14, 2020
International students concerned for fall semester amid online classes, new ICE regulations

International students concerned for fall semester amid online classes, new ICE regulations

By Ignacio Calderon and Mari Devereaux
July 9, 2020
After more than a month since the ransomware attack on Columbia servers, it is still unclear the extent of the damage and what student, faculty or staff information was compromised.

State of college ransomware attack remains unclear

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
July 9, 2020
Students, parents react to housing contract renewal process — this is a fiasco

Students, parents react to housing contract renewal process — ‘this is a fiasco’

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2020
Protesters demand school board remove cops from CPS, but they will stay put for now

Protesters demand school board remove cops from CPS, but they will stay put for now

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2020
Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination; advocates say fight for equal rights is not over

Supreme Court ruling protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination; advocates say fight for equal rights is not over

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2020
College should have shared data breach information sooner, experts say

College should have shared data breach information sooner, experts say

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
June 10, 2020
Columbia students impacted physically and emotionally by protests, police violence

Columbia students impacted physically and emotionally by protests, police violence

By Mari Devereaux and Kendall Polidori
June 10, 2020
Editors Note: Journalists are documenting history, let them do their jobs

Editors’ Note: Journalists are documenting history, let them do their jobs

By Mari Devereaux and Kendall Polidori
June 8, 2020
BREAKING: Columbia student information at risk in ransomware attack

BREAKING: Columbia student information at risk in ransomware attack

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
June 5, 2020
Racial slur used on ColumbiaChi app initiates conflict among students

Racial slur used on ColumbiaChi app initiates conflict among students

By Mari Devereaux, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2020
Faculty and staff forums provide clarity, but are ‘just the start’ for reopening campus

Faculty and staff forums provide clarity, but are ‘just the start’ for reopening campus

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
June 4, 2020
BREAKING: Kim addresses widespread unrest, supports protesters

BREAKING: Kim addresses ‘widespread unrest,’ supports protesters

By Mari Devereaux and Kendall Polidori
June 1, 2020
The debate on student health insurance: Columbia is staying out of it

The debate on student health insurance: Columbia is ‘staying out of it’

By Mari Devereaux and Camilla Forte
June 1, 2020
Lightfoot sets citywide curfew, calls on National Guard as protests escalate

Lightfoot sets citywide curfew, calls on National Guard as protests escalate

By Mari Devereaux, Camilla Forte, and Kendall Polidori
May 31, 2020
Riad Ismat, prolific writer and scholar with invaluable knowledge

Riad Ismat, prolific writer and scholar with ‘invaluable’ knowledge

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
May 27, 2020
Editors Note: As the Chronicle moves forward, move forward with us

Editors’ Note: As the Chronicle moves forward, move forward with us

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
May 25, 2020
Faculty and staff given the opportunity to attend one of three forums to discucss plan for re-opening the campus.

BREAKING: Staff and faculty to participate in campus re-opening forums

By Mari Devereaux, Co-editor-in-chief
May 22, 2020
Theatre Departments ‘elephant in the room’ sparks discussion on safe spaces and cancel culture

Theatre Department’s ‘elephant in the room’ sparks discussion on safe spaces and cancel culture

By Alexandra Yetter and Mari Devereaux
May 18, 2020
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim (center) offers a sneak peek at what life will look like when campus reopens.

Columbia’s new normal: six-foot distancing, face coverings and no roommates

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
May 13, 2020
South Loop residents Jeff (left) and Allyson Harbert ran a marathon on their balcony to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts in Kenya.

South Loop ‘Qua-RUN-tine’ marathon raises money for coronavirus efforts in Kenya

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
May 12, 2020
Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David said department chairs, deans and associate deans are deciding which courses should be prioritized for in-person learning if classes do not fully resume on campus in the fall.

Provost addresses budget, reopening campus at Faculty Senate: ‘It’s going to be a really bad year for us all’

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
May 11, 2020
An investigation by Columbia journalism students found that one-star nursing homes in Illinois have higher numbers of coronavirus cases, exposing serious issues occurring at these facilities long before the pandemic.

Chicago’s one-star nursing homes were troubled before the pandemic. Now, they’re ‘ground zero’

By Contributing Writers, Mari Devereaux, Kendall Polidori, and Paige Barnes
May 8, 2020
With an uncertain future, the grade for online courses is incomplete

With an uncertain future, the grade for online courses is incomplete

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
May 1, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces expanded efforts to provide relief for private and commercial student loan recipients during the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois expands payment relief for student loan borrowers

By Kendall Polidori and Mari Devereaux
April 22, 2020
Columbias 2020 graduates will be honored in May 2021 commencement ceremonies due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Seniors torn on commencement postponement until 2021: ‘At the end of the day, it’s the four years that you put in’

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
April 20, 2020
2020 census: Think about the community that invests in you day in and day out

2020 census: ‘Think about the community that invests in you day in and day out’

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
April 15, 2020
Columbias summer study abroad courses have been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

BREAKING: Summer study abroad programs are latest casualty of travel restrictions

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
April 7, 2020
Food pantries on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic take precautions

Food pantries ‘on the front line’ of the coronavirus pandemic take precautions

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
March 30, 2020
Back to the nest: Columbia parents react to dorm closures

Back to the nest: Columbia parents react to dorm closures

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
March 22, 2020
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim listens as Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David discusses how the suspension of in-person classes will impact instruction.

Columbia is ‘on pause’: administrators address instruction in the age of the coronavirus

By Mari Devereaux and Jonah Ocuto
March 13, 2020
Artists depict the universal female experience at ‘Suffra-Jetting’ exhibit

Artists depict the universal female experience at ‘Suffra-Jetting’ exhibit

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
March 8, 2020
(Right) Jill Biden, wife of former Vice President Joe Biden, joins Mayor Lori Lightfoot (center) and Sen. Dick Durbin (left) as they endorse Joe Biden for president.

Lightfoot and Durbin endorse Biden, opinion split among faculty, students

By Mari Devereaux and June Keating
March 6, 2020
Pinky promises and the golden boy: Buttigieg, Warren exit presidential race

Pinky promises and the golden boy: Buttigieg, Warren exit presidential race

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
March 6, 2020
Defenders of R&B musician R. Kelly show their support for him after his hearing at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago, Thursday, March 5.

R. Kelly pleads not guilty during hearing, new trial date set for October

By Mari Devereaux and Kendall Polidori
March 5, 2020
Attendees pack the auditorium of Pickard Elementary, at 2301 W. 21st Place, to hear community organizers and elected representatives address the issue of gun violence in the 25th ward.

Community meeting to address gun violence in Pilsen wracked with conflict

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
February 25, 2020
Rosita Sands was selected as dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts.

Faculty and students weigh in on the appointment of ‘new’ dean Rosita Sands

By Mari Devereaux, Managing editor
February 20, 2020
Con Buckley, part-time faculty member in the Humanities, History and Social Sciences Department, stands with her leg brace and walker near the concrete-protected bike lane that she tripped over, shattering her patella.

South Loop bike lanes hazardous, cyclists and pedestrians say

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
February 16, 2020
Safe and pleasurable LGBTQ+ sex, as told by experts

Safe and pleasurable LGBTQ+ sex, as told by experts

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
February 14, 2020
(Center) Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) passes by protestors outside the U.S. Capitol in the midst of President Donald Trumps impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.

Impeachment and Brexit, explained by Ireland and Chicago residents

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
February 4, 2020
(From left) WBEZ’s Jerome McDonnell; Donald Wuebbles, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Illinois; and Troy Peters from Audubon speak to the City Club of Chicago about ways to lower the carbon footprint.

‘We ain’t got it’: Panelists discuss Chicago’s need for aggressive environmental protection

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
January 31, 2020
MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks during a Q&A session at Northwesterns MLK Dream Week event Monday, Jan. 27.

#MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke talks about taking control of the narrative

By Mari Devereaux, Managing Editor
January 30, 2020
The original building, 201 S. Ashland Ave., was established in 1885 but will be turned into an event space in 2020.

Epiphany Center for the Arts to open as ‘community hub’ in West Loop

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2019
Yang interacts with supporters following his speech Thursday, Dec. 5.

‘Yang Gang’ rallies in Chicago

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
Darlene Jackson (left) is a creative industry liaison in Columbias Career Center.

Careering While Queering event allows students to practice methods of self-care

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2019
People of all ages come to Federal Plaza to protest recent bombings of Gaza Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Students for Justice in Palestine stage ‘die-in’ to protest civilian deaths in Gaza

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
November 25, 2019
Associate Professor Nathan Bakkum will take over as senior associate provost following Suzanne Blum Malleys January departure from the college.

Bakkum ready to help ‘whole college move forward’ in new role

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Charles E. Cannon, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry in the Science and Mathematics Department who worked at Columbia for over 20 years, died Oct. 31 at Rush University Medical Center.

Renowned chemist Charles E. Cannon was also ‘one of the most pleasant people’

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2019
Initiatives at Columbia bridge academic disparities

Initiatives at Columbia bridge academic disparities

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2019
President Kim addresses diversity and inclusion, access to campus resources

President Kim addresses diversity and inclusion, access to campus resources

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
Chronicle FYI: Abortion case in Supreme Court could restrict Roe v. Wade rights

Chronicle FYI: Abortion case in Supreme Court could restrict Roe v. Wade rights

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019
Opinion: To schools banning Halloween parties: BOO!

Opinion: To schools banning Halloween parties: BOO!

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2019
TEDx Columbia returns for the Fall 2019 semester, exploring the dynamics of humanity through a performance-based conference.

TEDx Columbia conference to explain the ‘essence’ of humanity

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Slight uptick in crime, underreporting possible

Slight uptick in crime, underreporting possible

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2019
Natalie Battaglia and Dino Northway, dressed as Charlie Brown, and their dog Roy, dressed as Snoopy, attend the event wearing matching Peanuts costumes.

Dogs and owners display fur-ocious costumes at Spooky Pooch Parade

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
David Worrall, professor in the Audio Arts and Acoustics Department, discusses the logistics of dropping the C- during Columbias Faculaty Senate meeting, Oct. 11, Stage 2 in 618 S. Michigan Ave.

Faculty Senate weighs ‘confusing’ prospect of eliminating C minus grade

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
The Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center, 1957 S. Spaulding Ave., holds the opening night of its exhibit “Survivors of Trauma” Friday, Oct. 4.

Survivors of trauma ‘make something beautiful out of tragedy’

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Student loses $2,000 in Columbia Outlook email phishing scam

Student loses $2,000 in Columbia Outlook email phishing scam

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2019
LGBTQ+ film festival ‘dazzling’ audiences

LGBTQ+ film festival ‘dazzling’ audiences

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2019
Southern Gothic’s success can be credited to the actors, the directing, the initial buzz of excitement surrounding the play’s novelty and the patrons’ nostalgia for the 1960s—the period when the show takes place.

Alumni awaken audiences with immersive theatre productions

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
Nia Easley leads tours through the Avondale community on the citys Northwest Side, taking everyone on a trip through history leading back to the 1800s.

Avondale tours reveal the rich history and untold stories of Chicago segregation

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Hoda Katebi, a famous Iranian fashion blogger, talks to Columbia students about Eastern fashion influences and rejecting cultural limits in style, held at 618 S. Michigan Ave. on Sept. 12.

Hoda Katebi talks Iranian fashion, politics and imperialism with Columbia students

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
This year, Lincoln Park Zoo will introduce its inaugural Dessert Fest at the zoo, using confections, entertainment and exhibits to raise funds for free admission to continue.

Coffee and donuts with your favorite furry friends at zoo’s first Dessert Fest

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
Columbia focuses on affordability to fix low graduation rates

Columbia focuses on affordability to fix low graduation rates

By Mari Devereaux, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2019
Modeling industry continues to address discrimination issues for diverse models

Modeling industry continues to address discrimination issues for diverse models

By Mari Devereaux, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2019
Internships can be minefields for unsuspecting students

Internships can be minefields for unsuspecting students

By Mari Devereaux, Contributing Writer
April 26, 2019
ANDIE & The Bandits won first place this years Biggest Mouth at Metro, 3730 N Clark St, April 19. They will be opening for this years headliner at Manifest May 10.

ANDIE and The Bandits steal show at Biggest Mouth

By Mari Devereaux, Contributing Writer
April 20, 2019
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