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Shane Verkest

Shane Verkest, Former Photojournalist

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The Renegades dance team poses with their awards at the Star Spirit Productions dance competition in South Bend, Indiana. Photo courtesy of the Columbia Renegades dance team.

Columbia Renegades dance team takes home multiple awards at their first national competition since 2019

By Shane Verkest, Photojournalist
May 9, 2022
A cast actor plays the violin to help set the mood at the event.

[Photo] The queen is seeking her next diamond: Enter the magical world of Bridgerton in an immersive experience

May 5, 2022
Photos of Kahlo were frequently showcased alongside her work.

[Photo] Immersive Frida Kahlo celebrates the artist’s fight for female empowerment

April 15, 2022
The trio of sisters perform a Taylor Swift song together on stage.

Columbia play inspired by Taylor Swift and ‘Little Women’ film sells out three-night run

By Shane Verkest, Photojournalist
March 21, 2022
Citizens dressed for the occasion gather to witness the Chicago St. Patricks Day tradition.

[Photo] Chicago and its river turn green for the the 67th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

March 14, 2022

[Video] Media Hub Minute Episode 15

By Justice Lewis and Nathan Sirkin
March 9, 2022
(From left to right) Hosea Sanders, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph discuss over Zoom the immediate success of Abbot Elementary, an ABC sitcom Walter and Ralph both star in, which began airing in December.

Stars of ‘Abbott Elementary’ discuss the makings of a hit TV show

By Shane Verkest, Photojournalist
March 4, 2022

[Video] Media Hub Minute Episode 9

By Justice Lewis, Copy Editor
December 16, 2021

[Video] Media Hub Minute Episode 8

By Jordan Perkins, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2021
A protester holds a handmade sign rejecting fascism in America.

[Photo] ‘It’s an insult and an outrage’: Chicago takes action in response to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

November 20, 2021
Students and faculty come together to participate in the Diwali festivities.

[Photo] Columbia’s Indian community brings Diwali celebration back on campus

November 18, 2021

[Video] Media Hub Minute Episode 4

By Justice Lewis, Copy Editor
November 2, 2021

Columbia students share their Halloween plans and costume ideas

By Zachary Clingenpeel and Shane Verkest
October 29, 2021

[Video] Columbia community and professional artists create ‘bad art’ for showcase

By Robin Sluzas, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2021

[Video] The return of busking comes with more appreciation for street musicians

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
September 28, 2021

Returning students, alums share their advice for first-year Columbia students

By Shane Verkest and Zachary Clingenpeel
September 16, 2021

Students respond to optional fall U-Pass

By Shane Verkest, Multimedia Reporter
August 10, 2021

[Video] Columbia student Finger Beats and alum from Marina City play at Wicker Park Fest

By Amina Sergazina, Staff Reporter
July 29, 2021

Tattoo artists from around the world gather for Chicago’s largest tattoo convention

By Valentina Pucarelli, Zachary Clingenpeel, and Shane Verkest
July 20, 2021
Amazon Primes The College Tour to film a Columbia episode this summer

Amazon Prime’s ‘The College Tour’ to film a Columbia episode this summer

By Shane Verkest, Multimedia Reporter
June 15, 2021

Loop pedestrians weigh in on summer music festivals

By Zachary Clingenpeel and Shane Verkest
June 9, 2021
#CommenceAnyways moves forward with in-person ceremony, seniors question Columbias graduation fee

#CommenceAnyways moves forward with in-person ceremony, seniors question Columbia’s graduation fee

By Camryn Cutinello and Shane Verkest
May 13, 2021
Burnt out students struggle with cancellation of Spring Break; faculty leaders say they were not consulted

‘Burnt out’ students struggle with cancellation of Spring Break; faculty leaders say they were not consulted

By Brooklyn Kiosow and Shane Verkest
March 26, 2021

[Video] Avoid Cabin Fever: 5 Indoor Activities You Can Do Inside Right Now

By Shane Verkest, Multimedia Reporter
March 3, 2021
Colorful stairs provide an artistic splash in downtown Mount Clemens, Michigan.

[Photo] Look at this instead of doomscrolling: Meditative views from the Chronicle’s multimedia team

January 22, 2021
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