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Molly Walsh, Former Co-Editor-in-Chief

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Chronicle, I'll NBC-you later

Chronicle, I’ll NBC-you later

By Molly Walsh, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2019
OPINION: As a fat kid that was put on a diet, please don't put fat kids on a diet

OPINION: As a fat kid that was put on a diet, please don’t put fat kids on a diet

By Molly Walsh, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2019
Courtesy Greg Doherty/Getty Images

OPINION: Aziz Ansari should act ‘Right Now’

By Molly Walsh, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2019
Global Education Office, 600 S. Michigan Ave., was reorganized Wednesday morning, leaving some staff positions eliminated.

Global Education Department ‘dissolved,’ staff laid-off

By Molly Walsh, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2019
Fatal shooting on Ida B. Wells Drive

Fatal shooting on Ida B. Wells Drive

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
April 26, 2019

Hamilton welcomes high schoolers to ‘room where it happens’

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
March 16, 2019
CFO Jerry Tarrer said the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program will hopefully help address budget and personnel expenditures on campus. | File Photo

College offers third faculty buyout

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
March 15, 2019
CPD says student stabbing report unfounded

CPD says student stabbing report unfounded

By Molly Walsh and Katherine Savage
March 7, 2019

Fat Tuesday: glazed with heritage

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
March 4, 2019
REVIEW: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ raises bar for other musicals

REVIEW: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ raises bar for other musicals

By Molly Walsh
February 15, 2019
Provost finalists to visit campus, Kim announces first candidate

Columbia closes multiple programs

By Molly Walsh
February 8, 2019

Students seek degrees: too cool for school

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
February 5, 2019
Provost finalists to visit campus, Kim announces first candidate

Provost finalists to visit campus, Kim announces first candidate

By Molly Walsh
February 4, 2019
Q&A: Theatre alumnus stands tall in ‘Kinky Boots’ musical

Q&A: Theatre alumnus stands tall in ‘Kinky Boots’ musical

By Molly Walsh
January 25, 2019
Women who have had a family member killed by a Chicago Police officer speak to a small crowd outside the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on the day Jason Van Dyke was sentenced to 81 months in prison.

Judge Gaughan: ‘One act, one sentence, one crime,’ Van Dyke sentenced

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
January 18, 2019
'The Lightning Thief' electrifies Chicago

Q&A: ‘The Lightning Thief’ electrifies Chicago

By Molly Walsh
January 11, 2019
How much does it cost to be a Columbia student?

How much does it cost to be a Columbia student?

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
December 12, 2018
A night at the MEOW-vies

A night at the MEOW-vies

By Molly Walsh
December 6, 2018
Broken Nose Theatre, located on North Milwaukee Ave, begins to set up for their show on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Emerging theater company’s priceless performances take the spotlight

By Molly Walsh
November 27, 2018
Riding shotgun with Abbi Jacobson

Riding shotgun with Abbi Jacobson

By Molly Walsh
November 8, 2018
The Chronicle’s Theater Guide

The Chronicle’s Theater Guide

By Molly Walsh
October 29, 2018
Ike Barinholtz, director, writer and star in The Oath discusses the inspiration behind the movie and how he hopes it will impact the views on Friday, Oct. 19 when it hits theatres.

Ike Barinholtz pledges allegiance to satire

By Molly Walsh
October 15, 2018
Bruno Jablonowski, carriage driver for Antique Coach and Carriage, sits with his horse, Gennie, near Water Tower Place on Friday, Sept. 21.

Chicago might say ‘nay’ to horse-drawn carriages

By Molly Walsh
September 24, 2018
“Tootsie,” a new comedy musical based on the 1982 film of the same name, premieres in Chicago Sept. 11 and plays for five weeks at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

‘Tootsie’ musical to debut in Chicago

By Molly Walsh
August 28, 2018

College names new associate vice president of Facilities and Construction

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
June 8, 2018
Matthew Shenoda, Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will step down from his position July 15 to join the Rhode Island School of Design as Vice President of Social Equity and Inclusion.

Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matthew Shenoda resigns

By Molly Walsh, Managing Editor
June 1, 2018
Students critical of Counseling Services following campus assaults

Students critical of Counseling Services following campus assaults

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
May 7, 2018
Student Government Association introduced and hosted a variety of campus events this year to accomplish the organization’s three goals for the year: connect, inform and achieve.

SGA reflects on academic year goals

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
May 6, 2018
The Tech Center closes its doors June 1 after Apple ended the partnership with the college but all technical support and retail services will be available for students at the Bookstore after renovations this summer. 

Tech Center to close for Bookstore renovations

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 29, 2018
Audience members watch as bands perform on the Biggest Mouth 2018 stage at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., on April 19.

Biggest Mouth: ‘Weird Kids’ invited to Manifest

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 23, 2018
Members of the Student Government Association during their meeting on Apr. 17 in The Loft, 916 S. Wabash Ave.

SGA elects 2018–2019 Executive Board

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 23, 2018
Joan Giroux, Associate Professor in the Art and Art History Department, spoke at the Faculty Senate meeting that took place in the 618 S. Michigan Ave. building on April 13.

Faculty Senate continues discussion on program discontinuations

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 17, 2018
Student Financial Services works to improve customer service

Student Financial Services works to improve customer service

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 16, 2018
Student Programming Board 'Owns It'

Student Programming Board ‘Owns It’

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 9, 2018
What is better than a good book?

What is better than a good book?

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
April 9, 2018
Charles Castle’s legacy remembered

Charles Castle’s legacy remembered

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
March 31, 2018
SAA: Columbia's most valuable players

SAA: Columbia’s most valuable players

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
March 26, 2018
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” made its world premiere in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre before heading to Broadway, where it will open in July. 

‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ ready for Broadway

By Molly Walsh
March 20, 2018
After learning about a prize no longer being awarded to African-American playwrights, senior theatre major Bree Bracey has sought to bring more diversity to the Theatre Department. 

More steps taken toward broader representation in Theatre Department

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
March 12, 2018
Cory Henry spent March 5­–9 on campus as part of the college’s Artist in Residency Program. Henry closed out his week at Columbia by performing in the Deep Dish Music Festival. 

Grammy Award-winning musician brings funk, soul to campus

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
March 10, 2018
“Pretty Woman: The Musical,” based on the 1990 film of the same name, will make its debut March 13 at The Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., for a limited five-week run before heading to Broadway.

‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ debuts in Chicago

By Molly Walsh
March 5, 2018
The executive board of Columbia's Student Government Association stands for a portrait at The Loft, 916 S. Wabash Ave. For the first time since SGA formed in 2002, the board consists of only black students.

SGA Redefines Blackness

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
February 26, 2018
Renovations of the Getz Theatre make the building a more efficient performance and classroom space for faculty and students. 

Front and center: Getz Theatre renovations completed

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
February 19, 2018
Chicago native is 'Some Kind of Wonderful' in Carole King musical

Chicago native is ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ in Carole King musical

By Molly Walsh
December 21, 2017
Make Memes Great Again: dark, divisive and dank

Make Memes Great Again: dark, divisive and dank

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
December 11, 2017
3L Real Estate agreed to purchase the 731 S. Plymouth Court Building after purchasing the historic Johnson Publishing Building.

Johnson Publishing Building: Sold and Saved

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
December 11, 2017
Dr. Kim talked about he came up with the idea of a student center and his ambitions for it at the Meet the Student Center forum at the Conway Center, 1104 S. Wabash, on Dec. 4.

Students gain more insight on new student center

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
December 7, 2017
The Sabloff's contribution will support the upcoming student center's construction.

College receives gift for the new student center

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
December 4, 2017
International students find home for holiday break

International students find home for holiday break

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 27, 2017
Shelley Young, CEO and founder of The Chopping Block, suggests meal prepping with quinoa because of its versatility and simplicity to make. 

You are what you eat: the health benefits of cooking

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 27, 2017
President and CEO Kwang-wu Kim spoke with Columbia students at a "Let's Chat" event Tuesday, Nov. 14. Among the topics discussed were acces to facilities, staff shortage, the student center, and better forums to discuss issues at hand. The event was put on by SGA. 623 S. Wabash Ave.

Kim ‘chats’ with concerned students

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 20, 2017
Musa Reems has been making music since he was 15. He is currently working with Columbia's AEMMP Records and will be releasing an EP soon.

AEMMP Records releases Musa Reems’ new EP

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 13, 2017
Enrollment drives changes to English and creative writing classes

Enrollment drives changes to English and creative writing classes

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 13, 2017
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and former star of "Hamilton", spoke about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico in a press conference at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W Division St., on Nov. 1.

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria

By Molly Walsh
November 9, 2017
Columbia grad ‘rocks’ in musical

Columbia grad ‘rocks’ in musical

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 6, 2017
Communication Department awaits results from program reviews

Communication Department awaits results from program reviews

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
November 6, 2017
Offensive costumes: all tricks, no treats

Offensive costumes: all tricks, no treats

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 30, 2017
Several Columbia student, including Kendra Keeter-Gray (pictured) worked on set of "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" as production assistants.

Students assist “Daily Show’s” Chicago production

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 27, 2017
Hamilton's Education Program kicked off its second year in Chicago Oct. 18 at the CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., where 1,900 students gathered for a matinee performance and a Q&A with the cast.

CPS students get a “shot” with Hamilton Education Program

By Molly Walsh
October 25, 2017
Known as the “Genius Grant,” the 2017 MacArthur Fellowship was awarded to Photography professor Dawoud Bey. 

Professor named MacArthur Fellow

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 23, 2017
Coming out in College: finding comfort on campus

Coming out in College: finding comfort on campus

By Molly Walsh, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2017
Dawoud Bey, a professor at the college, has been named a 2017 MacArthur Fellow for his work in photography.

Columbia professor receives MacArthur Fellowship

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 11, 2017
Annual security survey: more reports or more crime?

Annual security survey: more reports or more crime?

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 9, 2017
“Grovedale High” is a teen drama web series created and produced by Columbia students. The show is set in 2005 and follows the life and love tribulations of emo, underdog high school students. 

Web series takes students to emo days

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 9, 2017
White Supremacy 101: oppression in classrooms

White Supremacy 101: oppression in classrooms

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
October 2, 2017
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College community celebrates Deaf Awareness Day

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 25, 2017
Reading Series

Fall 2017 Reading Series participants announced

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 25, 2017
Columbia student grows in the music industry

Columbia student grows in the music industry

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 18, 2017
A display of Cameron Schilling's Portrait of a Soldier, on the 3rd floor of our library, 624 S. Michigan Ave. The piece is consists of hand-drawn portraits of 291 fallen soldiers from Illinois.

Exhibit honors fallen Illinois service members

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 14, 2017
Students vulnerable to eating disorders

Students vulnerable to eating disorders

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 11, 2017
Israeli producer and television personality, Gil Hovav will be interviewed in front of a live studio audience in collaboration with members of Frequency TV, Columbia's student-run television station.

Gil Hovav will be spicing up Columbia

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 11, 2017
Student worker Lauren VanReken recreates a mural by Gloria Talamantes as part of the exhibition in the back room of the Glass Curtain Gallery, 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

‘¡Sí, Se Puede!’ opens at Glass Curtain Gallery

By Molly Walsh
September 5, 2017
John Kavouris, Associate Vice President of Facilities and Operation at Columbia College, and Mike O'Malley, Project Superintendent, stand within the stage area of the Getz Theatre, 72 E. 11 St. Kavouris said that renovations are expected to be done by the start of the Spring 2018 semester.

Getz Theatre renovations continue despite asbestos

By Molly Walsh, Campus Reporter
September 5, 2017
Photographer James Balog captured the melting glaciers around the world in locations including the Mt. Kilimanjaro ice field in Tanzania and the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Snapshots depict climate change effects in MSI exhibit

By Molly Walsh
April 7, 2017
Columbia improv group Cat Booty will be competing against 15 other student groups Feb. 25 during the annual College Improv Tournament.

Columbia improv group to compete in College Improv Tournament

By Molly Walsh
February 22, 2017
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