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Valentina Pucarelli

Valentina Pucarelli, Former Photojournalist

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Valentina Pucarelli found her passion for journalism through their work with the Chronicle.

Column: Yes, I’m crying while writing this

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
(Left to right) Oscar Sanchez, Lauren Bianchi, Olga Bautista and Matthew Zemanick stand in line waiting for CPD officers to arrest them on Dec. 10, while protesters support them from the sidewalk.

Southeast Siders arrested while protesting for clean air: ‘We have nothing to lose anymore’

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Review: 10 restaurants near campus where you can eat vegan for less than $10

Review: 10 restaurants near campus where you can eat vegan for less than $10

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Marchers of various ages gather at 701 S. State St. to begin walking toward Daley Plaza in celebration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time June 19.

[Photo] Year in Review: The Chronicle looks back at 2021

By Camryn Cutinello and Noah Jennings
A parent helps their child ice skate at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park on Nov. 19.

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

By Kristen Gesicki and Abra Richardson
A sign saying “I hate white supremacy” stands out among the crowd gathered in Federal Plaza.

‘It’s an insult and an outrage’: Chicago takes action in response to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

By Valentina Pucarelli and Olivia Cohen
Students enjoy plenty of delicious, traditional food options at the Diwali festival.

Columbia’s Indian community brings Diwali celebration back on campus

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Margaret Byrne, producer and director of “Any Given Day,” premieres her film during the 57th Chicago International Film Festival on Oct. 20 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Columbia adjunct’s portrait of life with mental illness wins Chicago International Film Festival award

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Abhijeet, a guest drag queen, performs at the Haunted Drag show.

[Photo] 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
A small altar sits by the entrance of Cafe Jumping Bean, 1439 W. 18th St., which was packed the morning of Saturday, Oct. 30 with people buying sugar skulls, hot chocolate and coffee.

Día de los Muertos 2021: Honoring those who have died from COVID-19

By Irvin Ibarra and Valentina Pucarelli
Thousands gathered at Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park Oct. 19 to celebrate Chicago’s WNBA champions.

[Photo] Fans crowd Michigan Avenue, Pritzker Pavilion celebrating the Chicago Sky’s WNBA championship

By Olivia Cohen and Abra Richardson
Runners' friends and family stand on the side of the Chicago Marathon course supporting and cheering for the participants.

[Photo] Runners return, race through the city in the 2021 Chicago Marathon

By Bianca Kreusel, Photojournalist
Frequency TV's door in the 33 E. Ida B. Wells Drive building remains closed as the program has been put on an "indefinite hiatus."

[Photo] Frequency TV put on ‘indefinite hiatus’

By Amina Sergazina, Staff Reporter
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
Arlo Parks performed songs and poetry at her first show in Chicago on Oct. 2.

[Photo] Arlo Parks and MICHELLE bring a feeling of community to Lincoln Hall on their Chicago tour stop

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor

[Video] Climate activists demand action during protests in Millennium Park

By Bianca Kreusel, Photojournalist

[Video] The return of busking comes with more appreciation for street musicians

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Hundreds of people in cars filled the South Loop streets on the night of Sept. 15 in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

[Photo] Mexican Independence Day 2021: Chicagoans celebrate across the city

By Irvin Ibarra, Staff Reporter
Fans watch as Brother John [Kattke] performs on the stage.

South Loop blues club Buddy Guy’s Legends reopens its doors after 17 months

By Valentina Pucarelli and Abra Richardson
The Student Government Association speaks at New Student Convocation at Grant Park Sept. 3.

[Photo] SGA’s new executive board strives to bring Columbia back together again

By Jordan Perkins, Staff Reporter
Little Village community members march west on 24th Street toward Ald. Michael D. Rodriguez's (22nd Ward) office, protesting the use of ShotSpotter in Chicago July 29.

Chicago Inspector General report questions ShotSpotter’s value; ACLU concerned

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Columbia President and CEO Kwang‑Wu Kim addresses the crowd at the New Student Convocation Sept. 3 in Grant Park.

[Photo] Students come together for Convocation in Grant Park, first major in-person campus event in 18 months

By Nathan Sirkin, Staff Reporter
Protesters writing messages against Line 3 and Chase Bank in chalk at the Chase Bank location at 300 S. Riverside Plaza and its nearby surroundings.

Troi Strong Spirit Vallis leading the Stop Line 3 march on Jackson Boulevard Aug. 26.

Winfield Wounded Eye and Adrien Pochel from Chi-Nations Youth Council perform at the Stop Line 3 protest in front of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Chicago office, 231 S. LaSalle St.

[Photo] Approval of Enbridge Pipeline brings protestors to the Army Corps of Engineers' Chicago front door

Organizers gather at the 6300 block of South Loomis to protest and demand that the Chicago Police Department end their contract with ShotSpotter.

Quiet ShotSpotter contract renewal has organizers questioning and rallying against CPD

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Pete's Fresh Market at 2333 W. Madison St. offers a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and alternatives for meat and dairy.

Opinion: The key to preventing a future pandemic is in changing the way we treat animals

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Vanilla cake, almond and chocolate croissants and strawberry Danish are some of the vegan pastries Bon Pastries and Baked Goods offers.

Bon Pastries and Baked Goods: Building a business during a pandemic

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Jose Manuel Almanza giving a speech by Adam Toledo’s memorial in Little Village before marching to Ald. Michael D. Rodriguez’s (22nd Ward) office.

Little Village community members demand a stop to surveillance of Black and Brown communities

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Rainbow Beach Victory Garden offered free tours for Humanities Festival attendees July 24.

[Photo] Chicago Humanities Festival celebrates community gardens on the South Side

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
Star Farm has various locations in Back of the Yards, with more to come, but their main farm at 944 W. 50th Place is open Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. for everyone to take what they need and pay what they can.

Fruits, veggies and opportunities: A guide to Chicago’s urban farms

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist

Tattoo artists from around the world gather for Chicago’s largest tattoo convention

By Valentina Pucarelli, Zachary Clingenpeel, and Shane Verkest

Northalsted pedestrians weigh in on Pride month

By Zachary Clingenpeel and Valentina Pucarelli
A booklet with information on “The Color of Normal” was available to the audience, which included quotes what about inspired the artist, information on the Juliet Art House and more.

‘The Color of Normal’: Art exhibition encourages reflection, hopes for post-pandemic future

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
A demonstrator marches with Pride and Juneteenth flags on Dearborn Avenue during the 2021 March for Us rally.

Chicago celebrates Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time

By K’Von Jackson and Valentina Pucarelli
Columbia students, alumni, teachers and staff in the Dance program meet at Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St., for a screening of two of Netta Yerushalmy's "Paramodernities" performances.

Dance and discussion comes to Chicago parks

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Community members and organizers gathered at Beverly Park, 2460 W. 102nd St., with signs related to the Treatment Not Trauma campaign.

Chicago youth protest police involvement in mental health crisis calls

By Amina Sergazina and Valentina Pucarelli
In front of a portrait of Frida Kahlo is displayed a replica of the bed from which she made a lot of her paintings after the bus accident. She used the mirror at the top of the bed to create self-portraits.

[Photo] Former Columbia faculty member curates largest collection of Frida Kahlo’s work

By Anna Busalacchi, Managing Editor
My Block, My Hood, My City models used the CTA Red Line train as their runway.

Fashion meets CTA: South Loop non-profit hosts fashion show on the Red Line

By Amaris Edwards and Valentina Pucarelli
Pomp and circumstances: Graduating seniors start 'New Chapter' with independent commencement

Pomp and circumstances: Graduating seniors start ‘New Chapter’ with independent commencement

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
“Mirrors, Men, Mist, Milk" consists of a grey, single-stitch book, which slides into a cardboard case.

Photography MFA students create a collaborative book to replace Manifest exhibition

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
The Columbia Rack is located on the fourth floor of the 618 S. Michigan Ave. building and open to all enrolled Columbia students.

On-campus initiative helps students acquire clothing, health supplies

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Columbia’s campus is filled with Manifest signs promoting the final virtual event of the Spring 2021 semester. One of them can be seen in a parking lot on Wabash Avenue.

[Photo] Web series celebrates Manifest’s 20th anniversary, work by seniors and alumni

By Isaiah Colbert and Anna Busalacchi
While the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., is hosting most of its events virtually due to the pandemic, it is still open for in-person visits following CDC guidelines.

[Photo] ‘Voice to the more-than-human world’: Artists speak about the climate crisis

By Anna Busalacchi, Staff Reporter
William Guerrero, better known as "The Kid from Pilsen," raises his hand as the crowd chants "hands up, don't shoot."

Little Village organizers call for justice for Adam Toledo and other victims of police shootings

By Valentina Pucarelli, Photojournalist
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder on Tuesday, April 20 and while a small group of demonstrators gathered in downtown Chicago, the city remained fairly quiet following the verdict.

[Photo] BREAKING: Guilty Chauvin verdict brings relief, but with calls for more police accountability

By Zachary Clingenpeel, Photojournalist
Tyra Guan, an arts management senior from China, works as a tour guide and at the front desk at the college library. She has experienced racism and peculiar looks from strangers.

[Photo] Asian students speak out after recent uptick in crimes against AAPI community

By Amina Sergazina, Staff Reporter
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