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Cierra Lemott

Cierra Lemott, Former Senior Reporter

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New waitlist system brings stress ahead of spring semester

New waitlist system brings stress ahead of spring semester

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023
The National Society of Leadership and Success' Student Small Business Expo, held in the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building, provided students with the opportunity to showcase and promote their businesses on Monday, Dec. 4.

Student business owners gather for first small business expo

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Reporter
December 10, 2023
ChiBrations media platform promotes Chicago artists

ChiBrations media platform promotes Chicago artists

By Maya Swan-Sullivan and Cierra Lemott
December 6, 2023
Junior fashion major Avan Sheridan grabs clothes from Picture Perfect president Anyce Paul-Emile at her club's Pop-up thrift shop event on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023, at the Conway Center, located at 1104 S. Wabash. This event and thrifting helps to lessen the problem with fast fashion and environmental impact by reusing clothes.

Students shop sustainably to support Picture Perfect, the environment

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Reporter
December 4, 2023
Joe Lapsley part-time instructor for classes including queer history and Junior Film major, Jeremy Rivera Davis stand near Fat Cat and Scabby on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, outside the 618 S. Michigan Ave. building. Strikers are spread among campus buildings instead of centralized locations like 600 S. Michigan Ave. and 1104 S Wabash. Ave.

Students come back from break to face new instructors, other class changes during the fifth week of part-time union strike

By Olivia Cohen, Cierra Lemott, and Allison Shelton
November 29, 2023
Women rappers at Columbia take center stage

Women rappers at Columbia take center stage

By Maya Swan-Sullivan and Cierra Lemott
November 28, 2023
Members of the part-time faculty union hold signs and make noise as speakers address their concerns during week four of the strike on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

Students react to classroom replacements at start of Week 4 of part-time union strike

By K’Von Jackson, Cierra Lemott, Robin Sluzas, and Maya Swan-Sullivan
November 20, 2023
Students fight to get back into classrooms after third week of strike, organize over their own demands

Students fight to get back into classrooms after third week of strike, organize over their own demands

By Robin Sluzas and Cierra Lemott
November 17, 2023
A part-time faculty member stands outside in his union t-shirt on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Union says part-time instructors will strike into third consecutive week 

By Cierra Lemott, Olivia Cohen, and Leah Love
November 12, 2023
Protesters gather outside of President Kwang-Wu Kim’a residence in the Old Town neighborhood. Protesters participated in an “art build” outside of his residence on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Students and faculty march from campus to residence of Columbia president

By Allison Shelton, Cierra Lemott, and Connor Dore
November 10, 2023
Part-time faculty union member holds banner "SAVE OUR COLUMBIA" in front of cars driving down Michigan Avenue, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Members of the CFAC union dance, cheer and march outside of Columbia building during the union's rally.

Part-time faculty union strike heads into second week as spring registration starts

By Cierra Lemott and K'Von Jackson
November 5, 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
Campus Safety and Security to hold street safety training sessions

Campus Safety and Security to hold street safety training sessions

By Robin Sluzas and Cierra Lemott
October 11, 2023
Cubbies and a fountain are located at the entrance to the Reflection Space on the fourth floor of the Student Center.

Muslim students object to new sensory corner in prayer space on campus

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023
Students gather to hear the results of a raffle held at the grand opening of the photo lounge on the 12th floor of 600 S Michigan Ave. on Oct. 5, 2023.

Photo Community unveils new photo lounge for students to enjoy

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023
Menstrual product initiative promotes inclusivity on-campus

Menstrual product initiative promotes inclusivity on-campus

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
October 5, 2023
The Sensory Room, located in the back of the Reflection Space on the fourth floor of the Student Center, has open space for meditation, on Sept. 21, 2023. The space includes a pallet to lie on, a lamp and pillows for students to use.

Newly added sensory space gives students a place to reset with fewer distractions

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
October 3, 2023
Students line up to get served burgers, potato salad, watermelon slice and more at Kick-Off Cookout. The event event was hosted by Black Student Union and New Student Programs September Friday, Sept. 8, across the street from the 1104 S. Wabash Ave. building.

Rain doesn’t stop Kick-Back Cookout

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
September 10, 2023
Cooks prepare food for the event as others distribute the food.

College enables gender identity, pronoun selection on online portal

College enables gender identity, pronoun selection on online portal

By Cierra Lemott, Senior Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023
Manifest attendees explore different student installations at the Student Center at 754 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, May 12, 2023. Manifest celebrates the end of the school year and graduating students.

Rain can’t stop Manifest 2023

By Ruth Johnson, Cierra Lemott, Uriel Reyes, and Vivian Richey
May 13, 2023
Kennard Johnson and members of the Gwendolyn Brooks varsity softball team have a huddle before a game on Monday, April 10, 2023. Johnson compares coaching sports to raising his own children and passionately supports his players.

Kennard Johnson inspires youth of color through coaching, motivation

By Cierra Lemott, Multimedia Reporter
May 1, 2023
A dancer from "CIRCLES: going in" took the stage on Friday, Feb. 10. The show, a full-length dance celebrating #BlackGirlMagic, was held at 1306 S. Michigan Ave.

Black-centered dance performance highlights social, racial issues

By Cierra Lemott, Multimedia Reporter
February 19, 2023
College removes mask requirements beginning Feb. 20 as COVID-19 levels continue to be 'low'

College removes mask requirements beginning Feb. 20 as COVID-19 levels continue to be ‘low’

By Cierra Lemott, Multimedia Reporter
February 17, 2023
Students who want to apply for scholarships need to act fast

Students who want to apply for scholarships need to act fast

By Cierra Lemott, Multimedia Reporter
January 31, 2023
The Hokin Gallery, located on the first floor of the 623 S. Wabash Ave. building, hosts the work of Albert P. Weisman Award winners until Jan. 27.

Albert P. Weisman Award helps fund Columbia creatives’ artistic endeavors

By Cierra Lemott, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
Breakfast and lunch restaurant LaSalle Cafe Luna, located at 63 E. Harrison St., is just a short walk from a handful of Columbia buildings and residence halls.

In a rush or seeking a night out? South Loop restaurants offer affordable options

By Cierra Lemott, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
ASL Tutor and Interpreter Peter Wujcik signs stories for the "Ghost Stories & Costume Party."

From scary stories to creative costumes, ASL Club hosts Halloween party welcoming all

By Cierra Lemott, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2022
Inari greets the Convocation crowd before rapping.

[Photo] ‘Nobody comes to this college because they just want to fit in’: Columbia kicks off new year at Convocation

By Kamy Smelser, News Editor
September 9, 2022
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