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Kaelah Serrano

Kaelah Serrano, Director of Photography

kserrano@columbiachronicle.com

 

Kaelah Serrano is a junior photojournalism major. She has covered music festivals, campus art exhibitions and metro parades and protests. Serrano joined the Chronicle in January 2023.

 

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

All content by Kaelah Serrano
Mauricio Guerrero, a sophomore music major, reads lyrics while singing Ella Baila Sola by Peso Pluma. Guerrero jams out at Jam Session hosted by the Music Department on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Music Department holds ‘Jam Session’ with Student Government Association

By Kaelah Serrano, Director of Photography
April 23, 2024
Students look at artwork dedicated to reflect themes of oppression on Friday, April 19, 2024. Families, students and individuals gather on the second floor of the student center for the opening night of the exhibit.

[Photo] ‘Artists Against Oppression’ discusses themes of oppression, brings together students and outside guests

By Vivian Richey
April 21, 2024
Faculty Senate Secretary Ted Hardin, associate professor in the Cinema and Television Department Arts and Faculty Senate President Madhurima Chakraborty, associate professor in the English and Creative Writing Department, listen to faculty ask questions on Zoom. The Faculty Senate meeting was held in a hybrid format on Friday, March 8, 2024.

[Photo] Breaking: Faculty Senate pushes back on timeline of changes in president’s draft advisory report, asks for more data to justify cuts

By Olivia Cohen and Miranda Bucio
April 12, 2024
Students assemble in Grant Park across from the 618 and 624 S. Michigan Avenue buildings to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia community gathers in Grant Park to watch partial solar eclipse

By Lily Thomas, Copy Editor
April 8, 2024
Salvatore Defilippis, Axel Ellis, and Hunter Olshefke, sing their popular song Silhouette, with fans in the crowd singing along on Friday, March 29, 2024

Ax and the Hatchetmen bring genre-blending rock to Thalia Hall

By Kaelah Serrano, Director of Photography
March 31, 2024
Students gather under a tent at Manifests main stages at Manifest, in May 2023. Last years Manifest theme was Unlock.

[Photo] Breaking: College could downscale future commencement, Manifest celebrations to help save costs

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2024
Students having conversations in Painting 1 class at 623 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, March 22, 2024. Students of various majors talk about their spring break plans and graduation.

[Photo] College would accept transfer credits from more accredited institutions under proposed initiative

By Vivian Richey, Assistant Campus Editor
March 22, 2024
Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Olivia Cohen, a senior journalism major, reacts to surprise news about the awards made during a staff meeting in the newsroom of the 33 E. Ida B. Wells building on Monday, March 18, 2024. The Chronicle won top honors for best newspaper and best crisis coverage at the College Media Association in New York City.

[Photo] Chronicle wins prestigious crisis coverage, best newspaper awards from College Media Association

By Emily Ramirez, Audience Engagement Editor
March 18, 2024
Iris Berrios, de Telemundo Chicago, habla con Mary Ann Ahern, colega de NBC Chicago, y Hugo Balta, de Latino News Network, sobre las estadísticas de votantes latines y las razones principales para votar. El panel se llevo a cabo el miércoles 13 de marzo de 2024.

[Photo] Periodistas alientan a la comunidad latine estudiantil en ir a votar, usar sus voces para los cambios

By Citlalli Magali Sotelo, Bilingual Reporter
March 14, 2024
A woman holds a sign that says Celebrate Revolutionary Women, in honor of Womens History Month on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The women written on the poster are all Palestinian women who have made a change in history.

Hundreds march at Federal Plaza supporting women’s rights, ceasefire in Gaza

By Kaelah Serrano and Vivian Richey
March 12, 2024
April, Ava, and Ana tune their instruments and check the mic sound for their band rehearsal on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. The band talks amongst each other about their upcoming show at Metro, located at 3730 N. Clark St., on Feb. 23, 2024.

Pinksqueeze celebrates queer, femme fun through music

By Kaelah Serrano and Abra Richardson
February 20, 2024
Columbia students having conversations in the student center on February 9, 2024. Students talk about their class projects and upcoming holiday plans at 754 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] College to increase tuition 5% next school year

February 9, 2024
Sassy Dougherty, a junior fashion studies major gets her photograph taken by Sumana Syed, a member of the Muslim Student Association on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. The MSA organized a booth to encourage students to try on Hijabs, look at a variety of Hijab fabrics, as well as learn the culture and meaning of wearing a hijab.

[Photo] Muslim Student Association hosts World Hijab Day booth for third year

By Lily Thomas, Copy Editor
January 30, 2024
Students Morgan Coken and Mackera Molomangai study during the first week of the semester on Jan. 24, 2024, at The Haus, located at 623 S. Wabash Ave.

Students settle in to campus for start of spring semester after historic strike disrupted fall learning

By Kaelah Serrano, Christalyn Barker, and Abra Richardson
January 25, 2024
Empty student work space on 3rd floor of Columbias Library on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 624 S Michigan Ave. J-Term classes are approaching an end as the students and staff prepare for the spring semester that will start early next week.

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Students walking to classes for Columbias J-Term schedules on Wednesday, Jan 18. Security and staff make preparations for the campus environment for the upcoming spring semester.

[Photo] Advertise with us

March 15, 2019

[Video] Hip-hop in motion: BOYNESKI

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
November 27, 2023
Part-time faculty and students march outside 1104 S. Wabash Ave. to protest the administrations labor practices on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. This marks the third day of the strike and its expected for the strike to continue throughout the rest of the week.

[Photo] Provost: Students are expected to return to class after fall break as negotiations with union continue 

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2023
AAUP President Joan Giroux, a professor in the Art and Art History Department, sits with Dana Connell, an associate professor in Fashion Studies, during a meeting in the 623 S. Wabash building on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Faculty met to discuss their workload and shared governance during the strike.

[Photo] Faculty discuss increased workload, need for shared governance over strike decisions

By Vivian Richey, Senior Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023
Columbia students perform a protest sit-in to express solidarity with the CFAC union strike on Thursday, Nov. 16. Students sat down amongst each other on the 9th floor after not gaining access to the 5th floor.

[Photo] Students protest course cuts, demand tuition reimbursement

By Izzie Rutledge, Sydney Richardson, and Uriel Reyes
November 16, 2023
Lexie Jones, a senior Fashion Design Major works with materials to organize and measure the clothing on the sewing dress form on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Students work on assignments and projects independently or in groups in the fashion studio and adjoining garages at 623 S. Wabash Ave.

[Photo] Fashion Department holds ‘Stitch ‘N’ Bitch’ to help students deal with strike

By Allison Shelton, Staff Reporter
November 14, 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 unions rally.

[Photo] 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
Una joven con una diadema floral llevaba una camisa que decia “Mi papi es mi ángel guardián”. Familias y amigos corren y caminan 5 kilómetros en la “Carrera de Los Muertos” de la Organización de Vecinos Unidos en el vecindario Pilsen de Chicago el sábado 28 de octubre de 2023.

[Photo] Carrera de los Muertos: Celebración de vida

By Citlalli Magali Sotelo, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023

Movimiento Martes keeps Columbia community dancing throughout Hispanic Heritage Month

By Kaelah Serrano, Photojournalist
October 18, 2023
Regina Taylor talks with students about the project with Columbia College Chicago called Black Album Mixtapes, at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. Taylor shares with students about the conversation that she hopes to spark when highlighting issues of representation.

[Photo] Regina Taylor hosts kickoff event in celebration of new Black Album Mixtape project

By Vivian Richey, Senior Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
Tierra Colombiana Dance Ensemble se presenta en el Festival de Danza Latina de Chicago el sábado 23 de septiembre. Los bailarines sostienen velas y forman un círculo mientras bailan por el escenario.

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Iré Elese Abure interpretará música y danza tradicional en vivo en el Festival de Danza Latina de Chicago organizado en la Escuela de Música Folclórica de Old Town el sábado 23 de septiembre. Los artistas cubanos fueron el único grupo que realizó danza tradicional y cultural con música en vivo.

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Dillzinha Costa, miembro del Grupo de Danza de Dill Costa representando a Brasil, habla con el público y dice: “Baila con tu alma y tu corazón”. El Grupo de Danza de Dill Costa actuó en el Festival de Danza Latino de Chicago que se celebró en 4544 N Lincoln Ave. El sábado 23 de septiembre.

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Columbia faculty members sit together for presentations given at the colleges Student Success Summit hosted at 754 S. Wabash Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

[Photo] Faculty, staff leaders push for more involvement in helping the college confront its financial problems

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2023
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim speaks to Columbia faculty and administrators at their Faculty Retreat on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. One of the colleges main goals for the Fall 2023 semester is to balance the colleges current $20 million deficit.

[Photo] BREAKING: College remains ‘off track’ in efforts to address financial crisis

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
Max MacGibbon, estudiante de tercer año de actuación, baila durante el número de Disco Lemonade en el Columbia Convocation en Grant Park el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023. Los estudiantes disfrutan de la música de variados artistas y bandas que participaron en el evento.

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En medio de burbujas de jabón que salen de una máquina, los estudiantes ríen, cantan y bailan muy animados durante el número de Disco Lemonade durante el programa de Convocation del viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

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Stefanie Valle Aguilera, vicepresidenta de la organización estudiantil Latino Alliance, conversa con los estudiantes que se acercan al stand de la organización y proporciona información sobre sus reuniones semanales los miércoles durante el semestre de otoño. Aguilera reparte volantes, botones, pegatinas y dulces mexicanos el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

[Photo] Convocation demuestra el progreso para los estudiantes latinos

September 1, 2023
Los estudiantes recién ingresados a Columbia asisten al evento de Convocation donde aprenden sobre oportunidades de empleo, clubes estudiantiles y otros recursos que la universidad ofrece. Esta celebración se llevó a cabo en el Grant Park el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

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Amia McCombs, estudiante de transferencia de segundo año que se especializa en teatro musical, recibe una diseño de henna por Rosa Clinex durante el Convocation del viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023. Los diseñadores de henna ofrecieron este servicio en una carpa especial para este evento donde compartieron sus técnicas profesionales con los estudiantes.

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Stefanie Valle Aguilera, vicepresidenta de la organización estudiantil Latino Alliance, conversa con los estudiantes que se acercan al stand de la organización y proporciona información sobre sus reuniones semanales los miércoles durante el semestre de otoño. Aguilera reparte volantes, botones, pegatinas y dulces mexicanos el viernes 1 de septiembre de 2023.

[Photo] Convocation demuestra el progreso para los estudiantes latinos

By Miranda Bucio, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2023
Students pose for a picture at the photo studio at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Friday, Sept. 1. 2023. At New Student Connections, the Photo Department shows students around campus to provide information regarding equipment, studios, and classes for the fall semester.

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

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2023
Parents and students stand outside of The Arc at Old Colony for move in day at Columbia College Chicago Chicago on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. A line forms as more people unload their cars and wait to get in the building for their move in time slot.

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Derek Brinkley, assistant vice president of Undergraduate Admissions, talks to a faculty member at Columbias Student Success Summit hosted at 754 S. Wabash Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

[Photo] College analyzes student population and ongoing support efforts ahead of fall semester

By Izzie Rutledge, Staff Reporter
August 17, 2023
Greg Foster-Rice, associate provost for Student Retention Initiatives, and Joan Giroux, AAUP president and professor in the Art and Art History department have a conversation at Columbia’s annual faculty meeting at 754 South Wabash Avenue on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2023. The faculty meeting covers information and guidance for the fall 2023 semester.

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Elizabeth Davis-Berg, the chair for Science and Mathematics, and Derick D. Jones, assistant professor of chemistry, talk during a session break at Columbias annual faculty meeting at 754 South Wabash Avenue in Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023. Faculty mingle amongst each other before the next presentation.

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After a long day of rain showers, a rainbow forms over Lollapalooza festival grounds on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Crowd members waiting before Alex Gs set at the Bacardí stage gasp in joy and take pictures.

Photos: Artists rocked Grant Park stages for Lollapalooza 2023

By Addison Annis and Kaelah Serrano
August 7, 2023
Fans cheering Big Boss Vette as they await for her to come on stage at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Big Boss vette performed at the BMI stage at the music festival.

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Destroy Lonely performing at the Coinbase stage at Lollapalooza on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Destry Lonely smiles at the hype crowd.

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Lil Yachty performing at the Budlight stage at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Yachty vibes out with the crowd as fans happily sing his lyrics.

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New jeans performs their song Hype Boy at the T-Mobile stage at Lollapalooza on Thursday, August 3, 2023. New jeans members dance and smile at the crowd throughout their performance.

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Karol G thanks her fans for the support and lively crowd at Lollapalooza on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Karol G becomes the first Latin artist to headline Lollapalooza Music Festival in Grant Park.

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Joey Bada$$ performing at Lollapalooza on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Bada$$ points to fans singing along at his set.

[Photo] Gloomy Day Four brings Lollapalooza to a close

By Izzie Rutledge and Ruth Johnson
August 6, 2023
Hoosh starts off Day Three of Lollapalooza at the Coinbase stage on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Hoosh welcomes festivalgoers to his stage as people rush to the barricade.

Fans dance in the rain at Lollapalooza on Day Three

By Izzie Rutledge and Kaelah Serrano
August 5, 2023
Friday Pilots Club join together for a group photo at Lollapalooza on Friday Aug. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Columbia-alumni band Friday Pilots Club sits down with the Chronicle

By Ruth Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2023
Performing in the early afternoon, Tyler Christian gets the crowd dancing at the Bacardí stage on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Christian released their debut EP, Reasons earlier this year.

[Photo] Isabel LaRosa and Tyler Christian discuss songwriting, next steps at Lollapalooza Day Two

By Izzie Rutledge, Staff Reporter
August 4, 2023
Colombian singer Karol G performs the Bud Light stage at Lollapalooza on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023. Her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, is the first Spanish-language album by a woman to reach #1 on the Billboard 200.

[Photo] The Beaches, Junior Mesa get heads banging during debut Lollapalooza sets on the festival’s first day

By Ruth Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
August 3, 2023
Cora Jacobs responds to emails in her office on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 at Columbia College Chicago.

[Photo] Managing editor of Allium magazine loses job as part of staff layoffs

By Kimberly Vazquez, Copy Chief
August 2, 2023
“50 Years Down the Line, ” an intergenerational community conversation and Q&A, was one element of the Chicago Hip Hop Conference, held at 1104 S Wabash Avenue on Monday, July 31. The Hip Hop conference highlights and celebrates 20 years of Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Month and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

[Photo] Columbia hosts Chicago Hip-Hop conference, inspiring young artists

By Connor Dore, Staff Reporter
July 31, 2023
Meredith and Emory Sutton both watch the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown Chicago on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Columbia hosted an Exclusive Viewing Party at 618 S. Michigan Avenue.

[Photo] Columbia watch party for Grant Park 220 draws curious students, fans to campus

By Connor Dore, Staff Reporter
July 2, 2023
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