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Kristen Gesicki

Kristen Gesicki, Former Staff Reporter

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Media Hub Minute Episode 22

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2022
With the Outer Drive Bridge of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier behind them, Girls Who Walk attendees walk back along the river to the west end of the Riverwalk.

TikTok walking group inspires friendships, exercise and connections around the city

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2022
Guests shuffle in to take photos in front of various pieces from Bridgerton.

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

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2022
Students, health professionals talk about STI resources on campus and citywide

Students, health professionals talk about STI resources on campus and citywide

By Anna Busalacchi and Kristen Gesicki
May 3, 2022
A Columbia student shuffles through donated clothes on a rack, playing part in the clothing swap event.

Focus on sustainability: Fashion Revolution Week teaches students about issues in the fashion industry

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022

Media Hub Minute Episode 19

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
Onlookers gaze across the Chicago River off the corner of Wells Street and Wacker Drive as the Merchandise Mart is transformed into a vibrant coral reef through projections Saturday, April 9.

Chicago artists collaborate with Art on theMART for spring program; focus on climate change

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2022
Biggest Mouth host Novila riles up the crowd in between stage acts.

Biggest Mouth performers compete for Manifest gig, rock the Metro crowd

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2022
After dealing with repairs and being closed for nearly two years, the Adler Planetarium welcomed back visitors with new perks for 2022.

New perks, attractions highlight the Adler Planetarium’s reopening

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2022

Media Hub Minute Episode 17

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2022
The bellowing of bagpipes could be heard throughout the parade as performers marched down Columbus Drive.

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

By Kristen Gesicki and Bianca Kreusel
March 14, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot leads the charge into Lake Michigan during the 22nd annual Chicago Polar Plunge.

The 22nd annual Chicago Polar Plunge returns to North Avenue Beach after being virtual last year

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2022
Museum visitors stand and pose under the mouth of the megalodon, one of the largest shark species, which lived more than 23 million years ago.

New Field Museum exhibition preys upon visitors’ prehistoric curiosities, maxes out the ‘fierce factor’

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2022

Media Hub Minute Episode 13

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022
Showtime: Columbia cast and crew adapt the spring musical Cabaret over two years due to COVID-19 concerns

Showtime: Columbia cast and crew adapt the spring musical ‘Cabaret’ over two years due to COVID-19 concerns

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2022
Let’s talk about sex, baby: Columbia students weigh in on what their sex education lacked

Let’s talk about sex, baby: Columbia students weigh in on what their sex education lacked

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2022

Media Hub Minute Episode 10

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2021
Recycling fashionably: The Rack seeks donations of winter essentials for Columbia students and families

Recycling fashionably: The Rack seeks donations of winter essentials for Columbia students and families

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2021
Skaters take over the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink on opening night.

Ice skating season returns to Chicago as the city glides into winter

By Kristen Gesicki and Abra Richardson
November 30, 2021
The brightly-lit German greeting, Willkommen to the Christkindlmarket Chicago, welcomes visitors to the holiday market.

Sauerkraut, cider and holiday cheer return for Chicago’s 25th annual Christkindlmarket

By Kristen Gesicki and Bianca Kreusel
November 29, 2021

Media Hub Minute Episode 7

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2021
Real props used in The Office are put on display in the exhibit, including Dwights CPR mask and the characters original outfits.

A Michael Scott production: The Office Experience opens in Chicago

By Kristen Gesicki and Bianca Kreusel
November 16, 2021
Irregular Girl strikes a pose in an outfit covered in eyes.

It’s gory, it’s scary, it’s drag, baby! Columbia hosts its fifth annual Drag Show during Wicked Week

By Kristen Gesicki and Samaher AbuRabah
November 3, 2021

Media Hub Minute Episode 2

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2021
Laughter fills the theatre as students perform in Columbias first ever Comedy Cabaret

Laughter fills the theatre as students perform in Columbia’s first ever Comedy Cabaret

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021
Columbia students participate in plays centered on the gun violence epidemic in the US

Columbia students participate in plays centered on the gun violence epidemic in the US

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2021
Marin Lorn and Isabelle Earl lead the march for abortion justice in Chicago on Oct. 2.

New Texas abortion law spurs action in Chicago and across the U.S.

By Valentina Pucarelli and Kristen Gesicki
October 6, 2021
A long line of gloved students celebrating the return to campus at Good Vibes in The Garden, forms outside of the tie-dye station at The Garden, 20 E. 11th St.

Columbia gives new and returning students ‘Good Vibes’ during last day of Welcome Weekend

By Kristen Gesicki, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2021
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