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Peyton Reich

Peyton Reich, Opinions Editor

preich@columbiachronicle.com

 

Peyton Reich is a junior photojournalism major, minoring in marketing. Reich has covered the Mexican Independence parade, Columbia’s Black Student Union and theatre performances. Reich joined the Chronicle in August 2023.

 

Hometown: Flossmoor, Illinois

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Students lounge and work at the Student Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia students call for improved academic advising amid registration week

By Greer Stewart, Reporter
November 14, 2024
Shola Kehinde, a volunteer for Alderman Riley, poses for a photo outside a polling center on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] In pictures: Donald Trump wins historic election

By Kaelah Serrano, Director of Photography
November 8, 2024
Columbia College's former President, Dr. Kwang-Wu Kim's house for sale at 1258 N. LaSalle on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

[Photo] Breaking: Columbia puts presidential residence up for sale

By Lily Thomas, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2024
Students enjoy First-Gen Day, an event hosted by the Scholars Project at the Student Center, 754 S. Wabash Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia honors first-generation students at 4th annual celebration

By Araceli Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024
Annissa Baker, a sophomore journalism major, watches Vice President Kamala Harris' concession speech at the 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. building, on Nov. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Kamala Harris concedes

By Patience Hurston, Araceli Ramirez, and Kate Julianne Larroder
November 6, 2024
​​Chicago residents vote at Fourth Presbyterian Church, an official polling center at 126 E. Chestnut St., on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Students struggle to process election as classes resume

By Patience Hurston, Uriel Reyes, Marina Bradley, and Dustin Janicki
November 6, 2024
Chicago residents vote at Fourth Presbyterian Church, an official polling center at 126 E. Chestnut St., on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia students react to Trump win with anxiety, disappointment

By Patience Hurston, Charles Rahn, and Perla Mía Valdez
November 6, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. members eat and watch polls at a presidential watch party at Bronzeville Soul, 4655 S. Martin Luther King Drive, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Election night watch party draws crowds at Bronzeville Soul, hosted by AKA Sorority

By Araceli Ramirez, Bilingual Reporter
November 5, 2024
Chicago residents vote at Irvin C. Mollison Elementary School in Bronzeville, 4415 S. King Drive, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Eileen O’Neill Burke wins Cook County State’s Attorney’s race

By Addison Annis, Deputy Editor
November 5, 2024
Chicago residents vote at Irvin C. Mollison Elementary School in Bronzeville, 4415 S. King Drive, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Election 2024 Live Updates: Polls begin to close as nation waits

By Araceli Ramirez, Bilingual Reporter
November 5, 2024
A young voter fills out his ballot at Irvin C. Mollison Elementary School, 4415 S. King Drive in Bronzeville, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

In pictures: Election Day in Chicago

By Lizeth Medina and Peyton Reich
November 5, 2024
Holly Norton, a sophomore musical theater major, and Jada Baths, a sophomore acting major, pose for a photo at the Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Young voters hope for change, emphasize key issues in election engagement

By Kate Julianne Larroder and Peyton Reich
November 5, 2024
Outside 600 S. Michigan, union leaders, guest speakers and supporters of CFAC pose for a large group photo on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

[Photo] College marks one-year anniversary of historic part-time faculty union strike

By Allison Shelton and Vivian Richey
October 30, 2024
Tip jar at popular South Loop restaurant Thai Spoon and Sushi at 601 S. Wabash Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

[Photo] Trump, Harris promise to end taxes on tips. But will it help workers?

By Adriah Hedrick, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2024
Callum Meyer, a sophomore illustration major at Columbia College, poses for a photo in Grant Park on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

[Photo] Trans rights, gender-affirming care could be in jeopardy, depending on outcome of U.S. election

By Matt Brady, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2024
Dash Mangrulkar, a first-year musical theater major, participates in Horror Movie Foley Night hosted by the Women in Audio club on Oct. 21, 2024, at 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Women in Audio hosts horror foley night

By Greer Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, an immigration reporter for WBEZ Chicago, speaks at the Undebates, a discussion focused on immigration, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in the 1104 S. Wabash building.

[Photo] Columbia College hosts ‘Undebates’ third event focused on immigration topics in 2024 election

By Araceli Ramirez and Greer Stewart
October 4, 2024
Columbia Chronicle staff speak to students at New Student Convocation at the Student Center on Aug. 30, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia kicks off school year with annual Convocation for new students

By Vivian Richey, Campus News Editor
August 30, 2024
Family and friends embrace the new graduates on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Cinema and Television Arts graduation commencement ceremony. At the Arie Crown Theatre at 2301 S. Jean Baptiste Dusable Lake Shore Drive.

[Photo] Commencement speakers, graduates reflect on a challenging year as they prepare to move on from Columbia

By Patience Hurston and Emily Ramirez
May 12, 2024
Graduates Celebrate with their peers on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the first commencement ceremony at the Arie Crown Theatre at 2301 S. Jean Baptiste Dusable Lake Shore Drive.

[Photo] ‘Columbia taught me what it means to be alive’

By Patience Hurston, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2024
Students wait in line for La Calaca, an authentic Mexican food truck on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Manifest Arts Festival where graduating students showcase their work.

[Photo] Disrupted, hectic school year ends with Manifest celebration

By Allison Shelton, Reporter
May 10, 2024
Opinion: Columbia should address eco-anxiety, worries about sustainability as students confront climate change

Opinion: Columbia should address eco-anxiety, worries about sustainability as students confront climate change

By Peyton Reich, Photojournalist
May 9, 2024

[Video] Columbia hosts its annual Lavender Ceremony

By Peyton Reich, Photojournalist
May 9, 2024
Students gather on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the Student Center to listen to the speeches of the candidates running for E-Board for students to learn more about why they should vote for either candidate.

[Photo] Sophomore Jenna Davis to lead SGA after uncontested race

By Allison Shelton, Reporter
April 9, 2024
Students and faculty eat an array of brunch foods and drinks being served at the Uplift Kickoff Brunch on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Student Center.

[Photo] Kickoff brunch sets the stage for UPLIFT women’s week

By Kate Julianne Larroder, Reporter
March 12, 2024
A Columbia student organizes a scene to highlight Take Action emergency contraceptives at 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Pink hues of light were included to enhance the flowers on Feb. 1, 2024.

[Photo] Access to birth control expands in Illinois

By Lizeth Medina, Bilingual Reporter
March 11, 2024
President of the Faculty Union Diana Vallera speaks at The Real Town Hall on Oct. 20, 2023. Various slides were used to inform students and faculty about issues affecting Columbia College Chicago.

[Photo] Explainer: Addressing student concerns about another strike

By Allison Shelton and Vivian Richey
February 29, 2024
A Columbia student organizes a scene to highlight Take Action emergency contraceptives at 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Pink hues of light were included to enhance the flowers on Feb. 1, 2024.

[Photo] Access to birth control expands in Illinois

By Lizeth Medina, Bilingual Reporter
February 20, 2024
Niya Rodriguez, a sophomore English major and Dean Garcia, a freshman Illustration Major, pose for a photo at the Valentine’s Day brunch. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the Student Center.

[Photo] Students celebrate with Valentine Brunch amid worry of tuition rise

By Uriel Reyes, Reporter
February 16, 2024
Students mingle while looking at student artwork at the Black Souls Welcome Opening Reception on Monday, Feb. 13, 2024, at the Student Center.

[Photo] SDI reception for Black Souls Welcome kicks-off the two week art installation

By Kate Julianne Larroder, Reporter
February 14, 2024
The Culture: Community Town Hall Mixer taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2024 in HAUS located at 623 S. Wabash. Moderator I'Ja Wright asks the panel about being a person of color at Columbia College Chicago and how to ignite change and find community.

[Photo] Hip-Hop Club hosts first mixer of event series for Black History Month

By Sydney Richardson, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Chicago Tribune walks out on 24-hour strike

Chicago Tribune walks out on 24-hour strike

By Peyton Reich, Photojournalist
February 1, 2024
Columbia Faculty Union President Diana Vallera, a part-time instructor in the Photo Department shares a laugh with two students while teaching them "Principles of Light" at the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building on Jan. 31, 2024.

[Photo] Breaking: Columbia Faculty Union president says union unsure whether it will discipline more than 200 part-time faculty who crossed the picket line during strike

By Maya Swan-Sullivan and Sydney Richardson
February 1, 2024

Hip-hop in motion: Mychal “Mike DFG” McIntyre

By Peyton Reich, Photojournalist
December 8, 2023
Stephanie Garland has an art piece titled "Fight the Power" on Commercial & 93rd Street. The art piece is in a viaduct surrounded by many other works of graffiti/art.

[Photo] Graffiti art moves beyond hip-hop origins as artists embrace their own styles, culture

By Uriel Reyes, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Students, part-faculty and many other supporters jointed the picket line on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 outside of 600 S. Michigan Ave. Many rallied together in support of Columbia Part-time Union fighting for a fair contract.

Part-time union strike continues into weekend as community leaders rally with instructors

By Cierra Lemott, Peyton Reich, Christalyn Barker, and Kaelah Serrano
November 3, 2023
CFAC leaders meet with administrators of the college for a bargaining session at the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

[Photo] College advertises DEI courses not offered for several years

By Ruth Johnson, Creative Director
November 3, 2023
Students wear red and hold signs on day one of picketing in support of the Columbia Faculty Union. The picketing kicked off at 9 a.m. outside of 600 S. Michigan.

Diana Vallera, president of Columbia's part-time faculty union, speaks to students, faculty and staff demanding change on Friday, Oct. 20, at 1104 S. Wabash.

[Photo] Ahead of spring registration, students are concerned about potential course cuts, increased class sizes

By Allison Shelton and Uriel Reyes
October 25, 2023
Diana Vallera, CFAC president, speaks to a crowded theatre of students, faculty and staff in the union-hosted town hall event on at Columbia's 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. The union has started voting on whether or not they will go on strike next week.

[Photo] Part-time faculty union heads to vote on whether to strike 

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2023
Large windows located throughout the gallery allow students and staff to look at exhibitions hung in the C33 Gallery.

[Photo] C33 Gallery calls for student submissions

By Maya Swan-Sullivan, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2023
The cast bows and waves after their performance of the newly adapted play “Cat’s Cradle,” on Sept. 3, 2023, at the Lifeline Theatre, located at 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. The play is a satirical tale on how organized religion, banana republic politics and scientific research can bring on the end of the world.

[Photo] Columbia instructor directs Cat’s Cradle adaptation at Lifeline Theatre with alumni on the stage

By Uriel Reyes, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
The cast bows and waves after their performance of the newly adapted play “Cat’s Cradle.” On Sept. 3rd at the Lifeline Theatre in Chicago, IL. The play is a satirical tale on how organized religion, banana republic politics and scientific research can bring on the end of the world.

Mucha gente demostró su orgullo y su historia luciendo camisetas y banderas de México en el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita el sábado 16 de septiembre.

El 16 de septiembre, el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita de Chicago, Illinois. Muchos asistentes mostraron su apoyo ondeando la bandera mexicana.

[Photo] Latinos Unidos: La fiesta para homenajear la cultura, el amor y la devoción a sus países

By Citlalli Magali Sotelo, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2023
Mucha gente demostró su orgullo y su historia vendiendo artículos tradicionales mexicanos en el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México que se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita el sábado 16 de septiembre.

El 16 de septiembre, el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita de Chicago, Illinois. Muchos asistentes mostraron su apoyo ondeando la bandera mexicana.

En su traje de charro, Esteban Gaytan representa Wintrust Community en el desfile del Dia de la Independencia Mexicana que se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita el sábado de septiembre 16 de 2023.

Un bailarín con una máscara de Chinelo marcha en el 26o Desfile anual del Día de la Independencia de México en Little Village el sábado 16 de septiembre. Los Chinelos, que tienen orígenes indígenas, fueron creados para burlarse de los colonizadores españoles.

El 16 de septiembre, el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita de Chicago, Illinois. Muchos asistentes mostraron su apoyo vistiéndose con la bandera mexicana.

Un espectador en el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México, con una mascara del Luchador “Doctor Wagner”, en el 16 de septiembre.

El 16 de septiembre, el desfile del Día de la Independencia de México se llevó a cabo en el vecindario de La Villita de Chicago, Illinois. Muchos asistentes mostraron su apoyo vistiéndose con la bandera mexicana.

Six student panelists speak about their experiences in the Music Department, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The returning students answered lingering questions incoming students had.

[Photo] College welcomes new students with scavenger hunts, faculty meet-ups

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
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