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The Columbia Chronicle The award-winning student publication​ at Columbia College Chicago.​

The award-winning student publication​ at Columbia College Chicago.​ The Columbia Chronicle is our weekly ​newspaper published in print every Monday during the Fall and Spring semesters​, with daily digital content online. We reach the students, ​faculty and staff at Columbia as well as ​readers in the South Loop of Chicago ​with coverage of campus news and events, city news and features, arts and

culture pieces, human interest stories and commentaries. Since 1966, the Chronicle has been serving the Columbia College community by reporting up-to-date news and events throughout its four sections: Campus, Opinion, Arts & Culture and Metro.

17/09/2025

From campus history to contemporary issues, here are three art installations to visit on Columbia’s campus this month.

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🎙️ Audio by Levi Libson
🎨 Illustration by Lilly Sundsbak
✍️ Copy edited by Brandon Anaya

The South Side native turned his childhood love of radio into a career on stage and behind the mic.
15/09/2025

The South Side native turned his childhood love of radio into a career on stage and behind the mic.

On the Southside of Chicago, a radio fizzles out of static and the sound of voices come through announcing they will be waiting for their next guest to call in. Kevin Kellam already has his hands on the telephone dialing down the recited phone number the radio hosts are listing like they’ve done c...

Menor asistencia marca la edición 54 del desfile anual del Día de la Independencia de MéxicoLa edición 54 del desfile an...
15/09/2025

Menor asistencia marca la edición 54 del desfile anual del Día de la Independencia de México

La edición 54 del desfile anual del Día de la Independencia de México de la Cámara de Comercio de la Villita se llevó a cabo el domingo 14 de septiembre, asistieron cientos de personas, pero fue una asistencia menor en comparación con años anteriores.

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https://columbiachronicle.com/cronica/menor-asistencia-marca-la-edicion-54-del-desfile-anual-del-dia-de-la-independencia-de-mexico/ #

12/09/2025

Here’s what you missed this week at The Columbia Chronicle 📰

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🎙️Recap by Jaylen 
📽️Edited by Sabrina Belmonte

12/09/2025

A conversation with students about the updated AI Policies for classes

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🎙️ Audio by Aaron Guzman
🎨 Illustration by Riley Hannon
✍️ Copy edited by Vanessa Orozco

A small group gathered in the Boiler Room this week to launch this semester’s Zine Night, trading scissors, paper and id...
12/09/2025

A small group gathered in the Boiler Room this week to launch this semester’s Zine Night, trading scissors, paper and ideas in a low-pressure space for creative expression.

A large table in the Boiler Room of Columbia’s library was covered in art supplies and folded paper. A handful of students traded stories and scraps of inspiration.   This was Zine Night, the library’s biweekly gathering dedicated to the art of self-published magazines. Jennifer Sauzer, head of...

The college’s HSI status remains intact, but the new Department of Education policy will close off a critical funding so...
11/09/2025

The college’s HSI status remains intact, but the new Department of Education policy will close off a critical funding source intended to bolster student support.

The U.S. Department of Education said it would no longer award discretionary grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other minority-serving colleges, a decision that cuts funding opportunities Columbia College had expected to pursue.   In an announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 10, the department s...

The Student Diversity and Inclusion and the Student Engagement and Leadership welcomes back Columbia students by spreadi...
11/09/2025

The Student Diversity and Inclusion and the Student Engagement and Leadership welcomes back Columbia students by spreading the word about different identity based student organizations at Columbia.

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https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/columbia-hosts-the-reunion-welcome-back-celebration-for-culturally-based-identity-focused-student-organizations/ #

🖊️ Story by Angel Cal
📷 Photos by Amelia Baird
✍️ Copy edited by Brandon Anaya

Because the Trump Administration isn’t sharing details, city officials and the college can’t provide specifics about arr...
11/09/2025

Because the Trump Administration isn’t sharing details, city officials and the college can’t provide specifics about arrests or operations, but they can give guidance that reduces confusion and anxiety, writes the Editorial Board.

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https://columbiachronicle.com/opinion/students-face-fear-uncertainty-as-ice-operation-unfolds/

🖊️ Story by The Editorial Board
🖌️ Illustration by María Sanchez Medina
✍️ Copy edited by Matt Brady

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The award-winning student publication​s at Columbia College Chicago.​ The Columbia Chronicle is our weekly ​newspaper published in print every Monday during the Fall and Spring semesters​, with daily digital content online. We reach the students, ​faculty and staff at Columbia as well as ​readers in the South Loop of Chicago ​with coverage of campus news and events, city news and features, arts and culture pieces, human interest stories and commentaries.​ Since 1966, The Chronicle has been serving the Columbia College Chicago community by reporting up-to-date news and events throughout its four sections: Campus, Opinion, Arts & Culture and Metro. The Columbia Chronicle newspaper can be found in every Columbia College Chicago building and in select locations throughout Chicago.

Columbia College Chicago is home to the unique atmosphere of an urban campus, allowing students to experience decades of culture during their daily commute. The college has created an identity based on creativity, professionalism, and innovative ideas.