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Guest Column: American recognition of the Armenian Genocide is a long-overdue victory

Guest Column: American recognition of the Armenian Genocide is a long-overdue victory

November 5, 2019
Police respond to a shooting at the Jackson CTA station Dec. 6. Chicago Police Officers occupied State Street between Van Buren Street and Jackson Boulevard.

CTA shooting raises concern

December 7, 2018
“Visual Merchandising I: Macy’s” is a course offered in fall and spring that allows students to put together their own window displays showcasing fashion. 

Students help design, dress holiday windows at Macy’s

December 5, 2018
The Chronicles Holiday Guide

The Chronicle’s Holiday Guide

December 3, 2018
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim’s contract has been extended through the 2023-2024 school year, more than a year earlier than expected. 

President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim’s contract extended despite C-Fac allegations

November 18, 2018
Faculty Senate President Sean Andrews said the decision to include C-Fac members on the senate has not been discussed as the senate has not been approached directly. 

Faculty Senate responds to C-Fac request, passes motion to reduce transfer student credit requirements

November 16, 2018
Australian band The Faim is hungry to join the American rock scene

Australian band The Faim is hungry to join the American rock scene

November 13, 2018
New Columbia partnership ensures ‘Everyone Can Code’

New Columbia partnership ensures ‘Everyone Can Code’

October 29, 2018
 1980 film alumnus and cinematographer Michael Goi spoke to students Oct. 22 at Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., to give advice on how to get past the fear of making it in Hollywood. Goi showed scenes from “American Horror Story: Hotel” and explained his professional journey while showing students they can be successful.

Making it in Hollywood: The real ‘American Horror Story’

October 29, 2018
Students and faculty gathered outside of 600 S. Michigan Ave. Oct. 17 to express their thoughts on Dr. Kim and the future of Columbia.

C-Fac, supporters call for President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim’s resignation

October 22, 2018
Junior poetry major Lily Someson is the Vice President of Speak Your Truth. The creative writing club meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in the Columbia Library Reading Room.

New student organization on campus encourages students to speak their truth

October 15, 2018
Essential oils should not replace modern medicine

Essential oils should not replace modern medicine

October 8, 2018
Title IX resources available to students

Title IX resources available to students

October 2, 2018
Ashley Wollaston, from Ravenswood, Tattoos Jennifer Beese from the South Loop at the Pioneer Tattoo Studio.

An inked generation: Getting tattooed in college

September 24, 2018
Post Animal has created their own twist on modern psychedelic rock, portrayed in their debut album When I Think of You in a Castle. 

Post Animal brings psychedelic-rock to modern age

September 16, 2018
Carrie and her dog Kelvin at the Emporium pop-up on Sept.6th, 2018.

Kegs and Canines: Dog-friendly bar gives treats to Logan Square

September 10, 2018
Professor selected vice president of American Humor Association

Professor selected vice president of American Humor Association

September 10, 2018
Desiree Jones of Woodlawn applies a product at the Glossier pop-up shop Aug. 28. Large mirrors and great lighting help customers when sampling the range of products offered by the New York City-based beauty brand.

Glossier pops up to highlight Chicago diversity

September 4, 2018
Mary Mitchell, of the Zebra Sisters podcast, in the Chicago Sun-Times studio, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

2018 Honorary Degree Recipients recognized for success, helping community

May 7, 2018
How will you decorate your graduation cap?

How will you decorate your graduation cap?

May 5, 2018
Columbia alumni build ‘Empire’ with songwriting success

Columbia alumni build ‘Empire’ with songwriting success

April 28, 2018
Where did the class Facebook groups go?

Where did the class Facebook groups go?

April 27, 2018
Student creates petition following UC renovation complaints

Student creates petition following UC renovation complaints

April 23, 2018
Olivia Deloians great-grandfather Sam holding her grandfather, Dean Deloian.

We must recognize the Armenian genocide

April 23, 2018
Professor’s book delves into ‘Endless Caverns’

Professor’s book delves into ‘Endless Caverns’

April 16, 2018
ASL Department celebrates 25 years

ASL Department celebrates 25 years

April 14, 2018
Students will have to pay $154 per semester for their Ventra U-Passes for 2018–2019, a 16 percent increase from the current price. Costs will also rise 3 percent the following year to $158. 

Student Ventra U-Pass prices increase

April 9, 2018
Hip-Hop class gathers at 1312 S Michigan Ave on April 5

Students pop, lock, add hip-hop studies minor

April 7, 2018
Steven Corey, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said he is excited to attend his first Leadership Development Program session in April and believes the classes are a great addition to Columbia. 

Columbia launches Leadership Development Program

April 2, 2018
Pro-life group may come to campus

Pro-life group may come to campus

April 2, 2018
Student accuses college of disability discrimination

Student accuses college of disability discrimination

March 26, 2018
Do you know your credit score? How students can ensure good credit

Do you know your credit score? How students can ensure good credit

March 17, 2018
Buzz (left) and Biff Ruttenberg said their donation is in support of an insitution their parents created and will allow MoCP to obtain more established artists. 

MoCP receives $1M gift from Ruttenberg Foundation

March 11, 2018
Down syndrome representation gives my brother a voice

Down syndrome representation gives my brother a voice

March 11, 2018
Student blurs gender norms with new drag show

Student blurs gender norms with new drag show

March 5, 2018
Columbia alumnus takes on Spielberg in new book

Columbia alumnus takes on Spielberg in new book

March 4, 2018
Could it happen here? How Columbia ensures student safety

Could it happen here? How Columbia ensures student safety

February 26, 2018
Anne Marie Mitchell, associate chair and professor in the Communication Department, spoke to students in the combined Agency and PR Campaigns course at 33 E. Congress Pkwy. on Feb. 22.

Partnership with 1871 advertises opportunities

February 25, 2018
Gabby Watkins and Xin Xin Wang, the president and vice president of the KPOP Dreamers club, talked about wanting to spread love for Korean culture to Columbia at 33 E. Congress Pkwy on Feb. 13.

K-Pop Dreamers bring Korean culture to Columbia

February 19, 2018
Asian Student Organization plans to discuss intersections within the Asian community on Feb. 20 in efforts to recognize the various identities that make up each individual. 

Asian Student Organization to hold meeting on intersectionality

February 19, 2018
Alumnae Alivia Blade (left) and Bri Heath created Columbia’s first Black Arts Festival wto provide a space and build community for black students and alumni.  

Multimedia campus festival celebrates black artists

February 5, 2018
Columbia’s Quidditch team has transformed from a club into a competitive organization, with hopes to make it to nationals in the upcoming year. 

Quidditch team flies toward its goals

February 4, 2018
Shannelle Armstrong-Fowler opened her own bridal shop, Haute & Co. Bridal Boutique, as a way to help plus-size brides. 

Professor helps plus-size brides find ‘Perfect Fit’

January 28, 2018
The Efroymson Family Fund—from left­­, Elissa Hamid Efroymson, Lori Efroymson-Aguilera and Jeremy Efroymson—has donated $1.5 million overall to Columbia. 

Columbia alum donates $1M to college

January 27, 2018
Liliana June-Lotero (left) and Will Pettway are attempting to raise awareness with their J-Term course project on discrimination in the Theatre Department 

Documentary-style project alleges discrimination in Theatre Department

January 21, 2018
“Traversing the Past” opened Jan. 18 at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan Ave., revealing historical and personal effects of war 

MoCP ‘traverses the past’

January 19, 2018
Columbia alumna gives voice, laughs to women of Chicago

Columbia alumna gives voice, laughs to women of Chicago

December 11, 2017
Nikolas Hoover, sophomore theatre and fashion studies double major, said he is impressed with the way Columbia has dealt with the Grant Park attacks, even though he did not report it to campus security. 

Campus security on guard after Grant Park attacks

December 4, 2017
Molly Hart, student engagement coordinator at the Library, said she hopes the De-Stress Fest provides a place of relaxtion for students during finals.  

Finals bring stress, Columbia provides de-stressing

November 27, 2017
Columbia students express culture through traditions

Columbia students express culture through traditions

November 27, 2017
(from far left) Lorenzo Triburgo, Dr. Vanessa Fabbre and Jess T. Dugan, with moderator Vanessa Sheridan, discussed vunerability in the older LGBTQ community using Tribugos and Dugans exhibition Disruptive Perspectives as a discussion topic at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan, on Nov. 15.

Artists discuss LGBTQ vulnerability, ‘Disruptive Perspectives’

November 20, 2017
Jason Maek and Zaena have visited more than 24 campuses and plan to vist 47 in all before their New Year’s Eve release of their album Freshman.

Artists ‘takeover’ campus to promote ‘Freshman’

November 13, 2017
Paul Chiaravalle, executive producer of “The Letter,” said filming will start on Nov. 13 in a LaSalle, Illinois mansion that was originally built in the 1800s. 

Former administrator, alumni produce ‘The Letter’

November 6, 2017
Queer &: where identities intersect

Queer &: where identities intersect

November 6, 2017
Professor stitches together activism, empowerment

Professor stitches together activism, empowerment

October 30, 2017
Black Student Union’s Vice President of Operations Deonna Bolden said that she hopes the group’s next meeting will create an open discussion regarding members’ experiences coping with mental illness 

BSU to discuss mental health, black community

October 30, 2017
Physical removal of racists is completely justified

Physical removal of racists is completely justified

October 23, 2017
Columbia continues Undoing Racism workshops

Columbia continues Undoing Racism workshops

October 23, 2017
Hannah Jeffries, studio art student at Harold Washington College, said she enjoyed her time transporting and pasting photographs to the rocks in the exhibit.  

Artist takes ‘Monumental’ step in creating public art

October 16, 2017
Clubs collaborate to grow funds

Clubs collaborate to grow funds

October 16, 2017
With updated costumes and a new name, team co-captain Jordan Gillespie said she hopes the Dance Team’s rebranding will increase student attendance and participation at performances. 

Columbia College Dance Team rebrands

October 9, 2017
Professor recognized in 2017 Paris PhotoBook Awards

Professor recognized in 2017 Paris PhotoBook Awards

October 9, 2017
Education Program moving to HHSS Department with suspended admissions

Education Program moving to HHSS Department with suspended admissions

October 2, 2017
2017 Alumni discussed their success in finding jobs after college. Students asked questions about how to find jobs in their fields. 

Alumni give students insight on how to achieve success

October 2, 2017
The Black Sheep provides laughs to Columbia students

The Black Sheep provides laughs to Columbia students

September 25, 2017
While students were safe in Chicago, Hurricane Irma hit Florida, leaving devastating damage and flooding in places like Bonita Springs.  

Columbia continues assistance for hurricane-affected students

September 25, 2017
Alexander Perez, director of operations at ACTV, works with Columbia students, enjoying the opportunity to show students work outside of the college. 

TV partnership creates opportunities for students

September 18, 2017
The Wabash Arts Corridor exhibit in 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building devotes space to showing how its murals were planned, and allows students to create a mural of their own. 

WAC opens new exhibit with variety of artwork

September 18, 2017
Homes are surrounded by flood water in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey Sept. 1 near Houston, Texas.  

Columbia assists students affected by Harvey

September 11, 2017
The Mark Vend. Co. vending machines in Columbia buildings have QR codes and a telephone number to send in snack suggestions.  

Sugar tax, vending machines influence student diets

September 11, 2017
The Semester in LA students now have more opportunities to get hands-on experience on Hollywood sets, like the summer semester Directing Group on the set of “Friends,” with the programs extension.     

Changes to Semester in LA program appeal to motivated students

September 5, 2017
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