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Students and faculty bundle up march in the cold weather outside of 600 S. Michigan Ave. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. In support of the CFAC strike, participants chant Hey, ho, Dr. Kim has got to go.

Explainer: Breaking down the bonuses

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
Columbia students try to find a way to access the 5th floor provosts office during a protest in solidarity with the CFAC union strike on Thursday, Nov. 16. Security had blocked the elevator and stairs to the 5th floor where students had planned a sit-in at the office of Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David.

Breaking: College to offer pass/fail option for fall classes, tells students to return to class if part-time instructor is replaced

By K'Von Jackson, Lily Thomas, and Olivia Cohen
November 18, 2023
In annual forum, students ask Columbia leaders about tuition increases, class sizes and personal sacrifices administrators have made to address the deficit 

In annual forum, students ask Columbia leaders about tuition increases, class sizes and personal sacrifices administrators have made to address the deficit 

By Allison Shelton and Vivian Richey
November 16, 2023
BREAKING: College makes another offer to end strike as Columbia president considers possible tuition credit

BREAKING: College makes another offer to end strike as Columbia president considers possible tuition credit

By Miranda Bucio, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2023

Chronicle TV: College increases scholarship efforts, students march to president’s house

By Uriel Reyes, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2023
Protesters gather outside of the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building before marching three miles to the residence of President Kwang-Wu Kim on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

College president tells Faculty Senate that more teaching will shift to full-time faculty under new financial model

By Vivian Richey, Senior Staff Reporter
November 10, 2023
Part-time animation professor Tim Decker and Cameron Sweeny, a supporter of the strike with IFT, stand on Michigan Avenue, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Decker created the signs held including the backs calling for cars to honk.

Explainer: Breaking down the deficit – how we got here

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2023
Students and part-time faculty huddle together for a press conference during a strike in support of fair contracts for part-time faculty, held by theColumbia Faculty Union on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Part-time faculty, students and member other unions joined to speak outside 600 S. Michigan Ave.

Part-time faculty strike for second day, bargain in closed-door session

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2023
Delia Pless, part-time faculty of English and Creative Writing, grabs supplies for making picket signs. Columbia Faculty Union gave an open invite for students, faculty and staff to join in on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 600 S. Michigan Ave.

Breaking: Union authorizes to strike with 88% approval vote

By Olivia Cohen, Leah Love, Kimberly Vazquez, and Miranda Bucio
October 26, 2023
Diana Vallera, president of Columbias part-time faculty union, speaks to students, faculty and staff demanding change on Friday, Oct. 20, at 1104 S. Wabash.

Ahead of spring registration, students are concerned about potential course cuts, increased class sizes

By Allison Shelton and Uriel Reyes
October 25, 2023
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim listens to students and faculty raise concerns over course cuts, increased class sizes and more budget transparency after the part-time faculty union led students into the Student Center during the President’s address on Saturday, Oct 21, 2023.

Columbia part-time faculty has long history of fighting over class size, financial transparency. Here’s what students need to know

By Olivia Cohen, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David speaks to parents, students and staff during a demonstration at the Student Center on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. She stands in front of President Kwang-Wu Kim and Diana Vallera, president of the Columbia College Faculty Union and a part-time photography instructor.

CFAC, students hold protest at president’s address

By Vivian Richey and Allison Shelton
October 21, 2023
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