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Lukas Katilius

Lukas Katilius, Photojournalist

lkatilius@columbiachronicle.com

 

Lukas Katilius is a senior photojournalism major. He has covered various campus and Chicago events. Katilius  joined the Chronicle in July 2023.

 

Hometown: New Lenox, Illinois

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Writer Lor Clincy reads Resolve, a collection of poetry about grief during the Efroymson Creative Writing Reading Series in The Hive at 618 S Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, March 12, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia alum share creative writing lifestyle, advice at Efroymson reading series

By Maya Liquigan, Staff Reporter
Two window washers clean as they make their way down a high rise located at 400 E. Randolph St. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

[Photo] March 11, 2025

A Northern Cardinal dives from a tree branch in a park located on the eastern side of the Field Museum on Monday, March 10, 2025.

[Photo] March 10, 2025

Multimedia content strategist and cultural organizer for Chicago Votes Tre King speaks to students during the Staying Safe panel of the Meeting the Moment: Civic Action event at the 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. building on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

[Photo] Columbia Votes hosts event focused on civic action

By Morgan Kromer and Sofía Oyarzún
Benefit Committee member Eszter Borvendeg signs her name to bid on a photograph at the Darkroom 2025 benefit on the fifth floor of the Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

[Photo] Museum of Contemporary Photography raises $325,000 at annual benefit auction

By Emma Jolly and Kate Julianne Larroder
The Renegades Badminton Club practices in the East-West University gymnasium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

[Photo] Badminton practice resumes for spring semester

By Lily Thomas, Staff Reporter
Sophomore electrical engineering major at University of Illinois Chicago Yousef Hammad soars through the air as he tries to land a 50/50 grind at Grant Skate Park on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

[Photo] Feb. 24, 2025

Harold Washington College Senior Oscar Rodriguez watches a video titled 'Dance of the Sun Conure' created by film and television major Vy Pham in the Between Here exhibit at 623 S. Wabash on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

[Photo] New exhibit at Hokin Gallery brings art representing different periods of life

By Gavin Lipinski and Uriel Reyes
Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David speaks with the Columbia Chronicle Editorial Board in her office at 600 S. Michigan Ave. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

[Photo] Exclusive: Columbia needs ‘refresh’ to focus academic offerings, incorporate new technology, provost says

By Doreen Abril Albuerne-Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief
Villa Park resident Frank Guerrero wears an oversized Kansas City Chiefs hat to the Verizon Super Bowl FanFest at Soldier Field on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

[Photo] Verizon hosts first Super Bowl LIX FanFest at Soldier Field

By Maya Liquigan and Araceli Ramirez
Attendees of the "Stop the attacks on immigrants" rally march down W 26th St in Little Village on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2024.

[Photo] La Villita se levanta contra deportaciones, recientes redadas

By Sofía Oyarzún, Bilingual Reporter
Students watch the opening scenes of Blue Velvet during a David Lynch tribute screening event at 1104 S. Wabash Ave on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia film clubs honor David Lynch with tribute screening of “Blue Velvet”

By Lily Thomas, Staff Reporter
Sophomore fashion studies major Lourdes Sak hangs up a jacket at The Rack, located at 916 S. Wabash on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia’s free thrift shop relocates over winter break

By Gavin Lipinski, Staff Reporter
The "March on the DNC" protest on August 19, 2024 ended half a mile from the United Center in Park 578. Protesters gathered throughout the entire park and joined in chants.

In pictures: Chronicle’s photojournalist 2024 year in review

By Kaelah Serrano, Addison Annis, Lukas Katilius, Lizeth Medina, Dustin Janicki, Charles Rahn, and Peyton Reich
Diana Gorman Jamrozik, associate director of the School of Communication and Culture, speaks to students about what to expect during Campus Connections at 33 E. Ida B. Wells on Friday, Sep. 1, 2024. ASL-English Interpretation major Quinn Bankler, who graduated in May 2024, interprets as Jamrozik speaks. The ASL-English Interpretation major is expected to be eliminated, although current students can continue until graduation.

[Photo] Breaking: Board of Trustees to consider historic overhaul of college’s program offerings

By Vanessa Orozco, Copy Chief
Head of Fundraising, senior music business major Allie Russell, and Head of Marketing, junior arts management of film and television major Kira Cooper, Head of Social Media, junior illustration major Kaylynn Stoudmire, and President of Created to Achieve Success student group, junior photography major Caleb McDermott, wait patiently to speak to students on the first floor of the Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

[Photo] Staff, students seek alternatives to ease financial strain of textbook prices

By Maya Liquigan and Emma Jolly
First-year Jones College Prep Student Lucas Casey snowboards down the hill of the General John Logan Memorial Statue located in Grant Park during Chicago's first winter snow day on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

[Photo] In pictures: First snowfall of season blankets Chicago

Sista Afya Community Organizer and Representative Kyndal Hill speaks to junior creative writing major Kayla Joseph about the organization’s program "Heal TogetHER" during the Wellness and Equity Fair on the first floor of the Student Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

[Photo] SGA partners with advocates to inform students on wellness access, health equity resources

By Greer Stewart, Reporter
Attendees begin to cheer when hearing news of Vice President Kamala Harris making progress in several East Coast states during the 'Election Day at Side Track' event at 3349 N. Halsted St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] In pictures: Donald Trump wins historic election

By Kaelah Serrano, Director of Photography
Voters make their way inside the New Lenox voting site, located at 301 Veterans Pkwy in New Lenox, IL, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] All eyes on swing states again with races too close to call

By Emma Jolly, Reporter
Part-time faculty and students gather in front of the 600 S Michigan building to begin their strike on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

[Photo] College marks one-year anniversary of historic part-time faculty union strike

By Allison Shelton and Vivian Richey
First-year traditional animation major Veronica Wirth makes voting buttons for the upcoming election day at the student center on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia among few colleges, universities that don’t hold class on Election Day

By Anastasia McCarthy, Contributing Writer
Renegades Outdoor Collective members walk down a hiking trail during their trip to the Indiana Dunes National Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia students reconnect with nature at Renegades Outdoor Collective camping trip

By Maya Liquigan, Staff Reporter
BeMoved dance instructor Jennifer Edgcomb leads students in cultural dance during the "Dance for Democracy" event on the fifth floor of the Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

In pictures: Columbia Votes leads ‘Dance for Democracy’

By Lukas Katilius, Photojournalist
Grant Sabin, a part-time instructor in the School of Theatre and Dance, poses for a photo outside the Theater Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. He won a Jeff Award for "Scenic Design- Midsize" for his work on the play “Turret” at the Red Orchid Theatre.

[Photo] Columbia alumni, faculty recognized for theater work at Joseph Jefferson Awards this fall

By Adriah Hedrick, Staff Reporter
A model wearing a garment designed by Ajovang poses at the end of the runway during the Create vs. Consume runway run by the Chicago Fashion Coalition at Stan Mansion in Logan Square on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

[Photo] Chicago Fashion Coalition hosts a multi-sensory runway show with ‘Create vs. Consume: A Culinary Fashion Experience’

By Gavin Lipinski and Vivian Richey
Coordinator of student support at the student diversity and inclusion office Matthew Rillie speaks to first year creative writing major Lyn Serrano and first year theatre tech and design major Lexie Cramer about the mural "Wings of Pride" on W. Roscoe St. in Northalsted on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

[Photo] Student Diversity and Inclusion office hosts LGBTQ+ walking tour of Northalsted

By Greer Stewart, Staff Reporter
SGA senate members stand to recite an oath to serve and represent the students at Columbia College before the conclusion of their meeting in the Student Center on Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024.

[Photo] Last round of student government elections fills six more seats

By Kate Julianne Larroder, Staff Reporter
Men control dancing horses as they ride past cheering crowds during the 23rd annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024.

[Photo] 23rd annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade draws in Chicago crowd, highlights local culture

By Araceli Ramirez, Staff Reporter
Papers are taped to the door of the Health Center stating it is permanently closed and offers additional information on student health on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

[Photo] College had to close student Health Center after private medical provider closed, leaving no affordable options to replace them

By Maya Liquigan, Staff Reporter
Junior graphic design major Tristan Hrencecin and first-year acting major Sergio Martinez participate at the Galahad Medieval Combat Society booth during New Student Convocation in the Student Center parking lot on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia kicks off school year with annual Convocation for new students

By Vivian Richey, Campus News Editor
Chicago rapper Common performs at Soldier Field during the Democratic National Convention Chicago celebration on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

[Photo] ‘It’s her time’: Chicagoans react to historic nomination of first Black female presidential candidate Kamala Harris

By Patience Hurston, Sofía Oyarzún, and Araceli Ramirez
Detroit anti-war community member Mohamed Almawri holds a smoke bomb as he marches down West Maypole Avenue with the Coalition to March on the DNC on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Thousands gather in Union Park on first day of DNC to demand end of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza

By Samantha Ho, Patience Hurston, and Maya Liquigan
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[Photo] Columbia continues to face decline in enrollment amid financial aid delays

By Addison Annis, Director of Photography
Columbia President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim arrives at the Student Center for a meeting of the college's Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The board is voting on whether to accept his recommendations to address the $38 million deficit.

[Photo] Breaking: College mistakenly sends email announcing Board of Trustees voted to accept presidential advisory report while it was still meeting

By Vivian Richey, Assistant Campus Editor
Sophomore creative writing major Angel Quintana works at his desk in the Columbia College Chicago Admissions Office located at 600 S. Michigan Ave on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

[Photo] Tightrope Act: The art of balancing school and bills

By Uriel Reyes, Reporter
Senior fashion merchandising major Kendyl Delyse poses beside the garments she made for her upcoming show in the fashion lab on Friday, May 3, 2024.

[Photo] Columbia student’s wearable art makes splash, Chicago fashion scene under brand name Delyse

By Avery Heeringa, Reporter
President of the Faculty Senate Madhurima Chakraborty speaks during the last senate meeting of the semester at the Student Center on Friday, May 3, 2024. Faculty Senate Secretary Ted Hardin, associate professor in the Cinema and Television Arts Department, sits next to her at the hybrid meeting. Chakraborty is an associate professor in the English and Creative Writing Department.

[Photo] Faculty senate discuss ‘uncertainty’ at final meeting of the semester

By Vivian Richey, Assistant Campus Editor
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