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Noah Jennings, Former Co-Editor-in-Chief

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Editor’s Note: Despite Columbia’s changes over the years, the Chronicle presses on

Editor’s Note: Despite Columbia’s changes over the years, the Chronicle presses on

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Column: The Chronicle took a chance on me, now it’s my turn to take a chance

Column: The Chronicle took a chance on me, now it’s my turn to take a chance

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Media Hub Minute Episode 7

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Media Hub Minute Episode 5

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Media Hub Minute Episode 4

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Media Hub Minute Episode 2

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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BREAKING: College terminates tenured professor accused of sexual assault

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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UPDATE: Columbia hires an outside firm to conduct investigation into recent sexual assault allegation

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
BREAKING: Professor accused of sexual assault to ‘step away’ from teaching during Columbia investigation

BREAKING: Professor accused of sexual assault to ‘step away’ from teaching during Columbia investigation

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, has been home to Columbia’s commencement ceremonies since 2017 and will host once again in 2022.

BREAKING: First in-person Commencement in 3 years scheduled for May at the Auditorium Theatre

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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BREAKING: Columbia enacts ‘Get Boosted or Get Tested’ policy for the spring semester

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Marchers of various ages gather at 701 S. State St. to begin walking toward Daley Plaza in celebration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time June 19.

Year in Review: The Chronicle looks back at 2021

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
Editor’s Note: Beginning to unpack the Chronicle’s 2021

Editor’s Note: Beginning to unpack the Chronicle’s 2021

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim explains how the college has adapted to create safe learning environments for students this fall.

Amid lingering deficit, President Kim, administration search for optimism: ‘We believe in this institution’

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
Editors' Note: At last, we're back

Editors’ Note: At last, we’re back

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
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CFAC pulls union members from ArTT

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Columbia announces faculty members promoted to rank of professor

Columbia announces faculty members promoted to rank of professor

By Rachel Patel and Noah Jennings
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BREAKING: Columbia receives bomb threat, campus remains open

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
The college posted a listing for a housekeeper for the Near North Side residence where President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim lives. Zillow—a real estate website—estimates the house to be valued at more than $3 million. The job listing has since been removed.

Job listing for housekeeper at president’s house removed after union members’ plans to apply go public

By Noah Jennings, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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Erin McCarthy announced as interim chair of the Communication Department

By Noah Jennings and Camryn Cutinello
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Breaking: Suzanne McBride announced as new dean of the School of Graduate Studies

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
Columbia requiring COVID-19 vaccinations is one of the many things the college community will have to acclimate to for the Fall 2021 semester.

Turning the page: Columbia looks ahead to a brighter school year

By Paige Barnes and Noah Jennings
Columbia adjunct's speaker series builds connections among film students

Columbia adjunct’s speaker series builds connections among film students

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim held a series of forums for students, faculty and staff to express their concerns and ask questions about the college.

‘Burnout is real’: Faculty, staff and students voice their concerns to President Kim about the future of the college

By Noah Jennings, Camryn Cutinello, and Mateusz Janik
Opinion: Artists are not your personal babysitter

Opinion: Artists are not your personal babysitter

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim said on Friday, April 16 the college will be announcing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement, potentially making Columbia the first college in Illinois to implement a requirement. File Photo/

BREAKING: College to announce fall COVID-19 vaccination requirement

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
In March, Columbia's Department of Undergraduate Admissions reopened its doors to a select number of prospective students who signed up to tour the school.

Columbia begins on-campus tours for a limited number of families

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
CFO announces what college can expect in pandemic relief funding

CFO announces what college can expect in pandemic relief funding

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
The March of Miniatures exhibition through ShopColumbia allows viewers to place themselves in a virtual universe.

March of Miniatures exhibition enters realm of virtual reality

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
Columbia alum, film industry professionals continue urging college to bring back celluloid film

Columbia alum, film industry professionals continue urging college to bring back celluloid film

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
Columbia's Dance Department is the first department to ever receive the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Teaching Activism Award.

College announces inaugural winners of DEI Award

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
The Ground Floor installation is showcased in the Cleve Carney Gallery Jackman Goldwasser Catwalk.

Columbia alumni earn opportunity to showcase work at Hyde Park Art Center

By Noah Jennings, Reporter
After receiving funding from the federal government as part of December’s COVID-relief deal, the college will distribute approximately $3.17 million to eligible students.

BREAKING: College announces grant money for most students through December COVID-19 relief deal

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
CTVA students 'heartbroken' over recent department changes

CTVA students ‘heartbroken’ over recent department changes

By Ryan Rosenberger and Noah Jennings
'PlaybackPlayfwd' album offers Columbia creatives a chance to give back

‘PlaybackPlayfwd’ album offers Columbia creatives a chance to give back

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
Flesch takes a photo with a disposable camera for his supporters, Armando Orozco (right) and Mariana Castellanos (left) who were visiting Chicago.

Same store, same history, new location: Central Camera prepares to reopen

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
Faculty Senate members discussed the importance of faculty being informed about important changes to course capacities during an Oct. 9 virtual meeting after Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David said capacities could increase next semester.

Faculty members express concerns over potential changes in course capacity

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
As Election Day gets closer, experts weigh in on the legitimate threats to voting and scare tactics used in campaigns.

MoCP virtual panel explains the indicators of voter suppression

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
Lens on Lightfoot: Chicago journalists discuss civilian oversight with the mayor

Lens on Lightfoot: Chicago journalists discuss civilian oversight with the mayor

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
Chicago dreams of potential Crosstown World Series

Chicago dreams of potential Crosstown World Series

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
BREAKING: Shots fired near Wabash Avenue, security warns to avoid area

BREAKING: Shots fired near Wabash Avenue, security warns to avoid area

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
The Department of Exhibitions and Performance Spaces and the Department of Student Activities kicked off a new weekly series called "The Event Lab" with a livestreamed performance from Chicago-based art-pop duo Oux.

Columbia’s new virtual event series ‘The Event Lab’ opens with Oux concert

By Noah Jennings, Staff Reporter
'Zoombombing' disrupts online learning, causing anxiety for some instructors

‘Zoombombing’ disrupts online learning, causing anxiety for some instructors

By Paige Barnes and Noah Jennings
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