Columbia community gives back through SGA blood drive
Students, faculty and staff donated blood Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Student Government Association’s biannual campus blood drive held in partnership with the American Red Cross.
Samantha Mosquera, Reporter
DHS guidance restricts elective internships for international students
New federal guidance limits work authorization for F-1 students pursuing elective internships, affecting international students whose degree programs do not require internships. The rules were paused by federal Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV until a hearing on Friday, Oct. 2.
Student Government Association fall elections kick off with first-years taking most seats
About half of the 23 student seats were filled during elections held on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Ten of the 13 newly elected senators are first-year students.
Columbia alum finds her place in costume design
After discovering the entertainment industry through Columbia’s Semester in LA program, Alayna Bell-Price built a career designing costumes for ABC’s “9-1-1.”
‘Made It There!’ gives artists a chance to share their personal growth through their work
The mini-exhibit allows students to share their work and meet fellow artists for an evening.
Student Government Association senator hosts first town hall for students with disabilities
The gathering blended community and conversation, offering students space to share what support should look like moving forward.
Columbia’s rendition of ‘Grease’ to bring diverse, representative cast to main stage
The final show for the fall semester is directed by Daryl Brooks.
Columbia senior turns family experience into art with ‘The Boy Who Loved Pink’
Acting major and playwright Anahkah Sims will present her original work Oct. 28–30 at The Sheldon Patinkin Theatre on campus. She was one of two senior students selected to showcase their work, chosen by the head coordinator of the playwriting program.
Breaking: Columbia president considers tuition increase, floats idea of alumni access to campus
Asked at the Student Government Association’s “Hi-Tea” event on Tuesday night, Oct. 21 if tuition would increase, President and CEO Shantay Bolton said she’d announce a decision in the coming weeks. She also told students she is exploring a pilot program to let alumni use Columbia’s print labs and studios during the summer, part of her push to strengthen ties with graduates.
Columbia students prepare for the Arts in the Dark parade, featuring dance, handmade costumes
This year marks the college’s largest involvement yet in the city’s iconic Halloween parade and will feature new student-made art and performances.
At Columbia, clowning becomes an act of courage, connection
What begins with play quickly turns into introspection in Michael Brown’s clowning class, where students learn that performance is as much about honesty as humor.
From airwaves to punchlines: Columbia alum Kevin Kellam’s comedy path
The South Side native turned his childhood love of radio into a career on stage and behind the mic.
SGA looks to fill remaining seats
In the first round of elections this week, 16 senators were elected, leaving six seats open.
Columbia alum shares dorm-friendly cooking tips for busy students
From stretching a single roast chicken into a week’s worth of meals to making the most of a dorm microwave, writer and chef Kathleen Flinn offers budget-friendly cooking tips for students.
With ‘Confessions,’ Columbia music major steps into his own sound
Vian Haziel, a rising junior at Columbia, channels vulnerability and self-discovery into a debut EP that charts his journey toward artistic confidence.
Columbia’s ASL program continues summer workshops after major is cut
The workshops aim to strengthen American Sign Language fluency while building community ties, offering learning opportunities for students, alumni and Chicago residents interested in ASL.
