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Two Days After the Final Rose...They’ve Already Broken Up
If you witnessed the absolute madness that occurred the night of the “After the Final Rose,” episode, it is no surprise that Madison Prew and Peter went their separate ways, but this soon? Let’s recap. America watched in awe as Peter got down on one knee and asked Hannah Ann to marry him, only for moments later to watch in agony as he took that same gift away from her because he was still in love with the girl who left...Madison Prew. Also known as Barbara Weber’s enemy.
The Toxicity of Victoria F. and Why She’s Still Here
Victoria—the one of many girls we’ve been screaming at our television screens for Peter to SEND HOME every week, all while he ignores our cries from afar and keeps us in frustration on the edges of our seats every episode.
What It’s Been Like Doing Long Distance for Four Years
Photo: Olivia Deloian I’ve been with my boyfriend Colin for almost four years now, (our official anniversary date is February 14, Valentine’s Day—I know) and I’ve been thinking about trying to put all of this amazing, long distance experience into writing for so long, and every time it is hard to find the words to do so. Yesterday, I said goodbye to him as he is starting off his spring semester at Purdue University, now officially a first-semester senior.
And That’s a Wrap! My Faves of the Year and the Decade
Every year, Spotify releases it’s “Spotify Wrapped,” an exciting formulation of the artists, songs and genres of music you’ve been listening to all year, and for our circumstances, the decade! I saw countless Instagram Stories, showing everyone’s lists and it’s such an exciting way to bring people together! So here are some of my own moments I’ll share with you. My number one artist of the year? None other than Ariana Grande! Need I even explain?
Guest Column: American recognition of the Armenian Genocide is a long-overdue victory
By Olivia Deloian, Contributing Writer November 5, 2019 “Ուշ լինի, անուշ լինի,” translates to “Let it be late, let it be good,” an Armenian proverb tweeted by Armenian American journalist Liana Aghajanian just after midnight on Oct. 30. The proverb is a perfect summary of how Armenians around the world felt collectively when the U.S. House finally passed a resolution on Oct. 29 to recognize the Armenian genocide, 104 years after its atrocious occurrence.
What I Wore to the Pumpkin Patch
Olivia Deloian “You look like you wandered out of a fashion show and into a cornfield,” my boyfriend said as he snapped these photos for me. Oh, how flattered I was to hear that. A concept I definitely was going for when I put this outfit together. This was at Exploration Acres in Lafayette, Indiana.
This Map Shows if Schools Have Up-to-Date Tornado Shelters
This interactive map shows the results of a public records request by NBC 5 Investigates in Chicago. We asked more than 400 public school districts in the greater Chicago area if they have any schools with tornado shelters that meet the updated requirements of the International Code Council and the National Storm Shelter Association. We contacted a total of 401 public school districts.
This Map Shows if Schools Have Up-to-Date Tornado Shelters
By Olivia Deloian and Katy Smyser Published 1 minute ago NEWSLETTERS Receive the latest investigations updates in your inbox Email This interactive map shows the results of a public records request by NBC 5 Investigates in Chicago. We asked more than 400 public school districts in the greater Chicago area if they have any schools with tornado shelters that meet the updated requirements of the International Code Council and the National Storm Shelter Association.
CTA shooting during rush hour
Police respond to a shooting at the Jackson CTA station Nov. 6. Chicago Police Officers occupied State Street between Van Buren Street and Jackson Boulevard. Mike Rundle, Staff Photographer At approximately 5:00 p.m. Dec. 6, a victim was shot at the Jackson Red Line stop, according to Fred Waller, Chief of Patrol of the Chicago Police Department.
Students help design, dress holiday windows at Macy’s
Macy’s holiday windows are back, and eager Chicagoans are heading to the department store to see them in all their seasonal glory, along with chic mannequins sporting high fashion brands. A course allows Columbia students to help create the classic window scenes Chicagoans stop to see. “Visual Merchandising I: Macy’s” is a class offered to fashion students in both the fall and spring semesters.
The Chronicle's Holiday Guide
Holiday revelers are singing Christmas carols and silver and gold horns are strung along Macy’s on State Street. Ice skaters at the McCormick Tribune Plaza glide alongside the 60-foot glistening tree in Millennium Park as lights shimmer above. Soon, fireworks will sparkle over Lake Michigan to ring in the New Year. It is the holiday season in Chicago and the city offers numerous activities that will keep the holidays merry and exciting through the New Year.
President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim’s contract extended despite C-Fac allegations
In a unanimous decision, the Board of Trustees extended President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim’s contract to the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, more than a year earlier than expected and a week after C-Fac and OurColumbia called for his resignation. Kim’s previous contract was scheduled to expire in 2020, as reported Oct. 25 by The Chronicle. Kim said the extension of his contract is exciting, and he is happy the Board of Trustees has faith in his ability to continue to run the institution.
Faculty Senate responds to C-Fac request, passes motion to reduce transfer student credit requirements
Columbia's part-time faculty union will not be joining the Faculty Senate after a recent email from the college administration said the decision would be up to the senate, according to Faculty Senate President Sean Andrews. Even though C-Fac requested representation in union bargaining communication with the college administration, the Senate does not plan to grant this, as the union has not contacted the senate directly. During the Nov. 9 senate meeting at the 618 S. Michigan Ave.
Australian band The Faim is hungry to join the American rock scene
Australian band The Faim is kicking off its first U.S. tour Nov. 10 following the release of its first EP Summer is a Curse. They will perform at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Nov. 16. The six-song record was released Sept. 7 by renowned producer John Feldmann, who previously worked with well-known American bands such as blink-182, All Time Low and Good Charlotte.
New Columbia partnership ensures ‘Everyone Can Code’
Genesys Works Chicago collaborated with Columbia College Chicago Online to educate local high school students on the importance of coding as part of Apple’s initiatives in the Everyone Can Code program.Genesys is dedicated to career success for high school students, and Everyone Can Code was established in efforts to educate students on coding as early and easily as possible.
Making it in Hollywood: The real ‘American Horror Story’
Sarah Paulson walks through a dark corridor in a psychiatric hospital, searching for answers as she portrays journalist Lana Winters looking for the infamous killer Bloody Face. She turns her flashlight toward the wall as she hides in a barely-lit cell when something grabs her.
New student organization on campus encourages students to speak their truth
Speak Your Truth executive board members start every weekly meeting by greeting members with a hug, letting students know they are welcomed into an inclusive space where they can write, share and finally speak their truth. The Speak Your Truth Writing Collective, a new student organization that started in Spring 2018, is intended to give students a place to write and share their work without focusing on a particular genre.Meetings are held every Tuesday in the Library, 624 S.
Justice for Laquan McDonald lies in sentence, not conviction
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2014 death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald Oct. 5, and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm for each shot fired. He was found not guilty of official misconduct.As reported by The Chicago Tribune Oct. 5, Van Dyke is the first Chicago police officer in about 50 years to be found guilty of murder in an on-duty shooting.
Essential oils should not replace modern medicine
As I’m typing this, I’m diffusing essential oils. Orange and patchouli—my favorite blend—engulf the room as my diffuser blinks in colors from blue to green to purple. It smells amazing and brings a peaceful ambiance to the room.But I remain skeptical of essential oils, not because someone has told me these specific oils do nothing, but because essential oils are marketed as an end-all, cure-all, when that is simply not the case.
Title IX resources available to students
With raised awareness and emphasis on allowing survivors to be heard as a result of the Me Too movement, more allegations of sexual abuse are revealed every day. Students have resources such as Title IX, as well as outside options, to help them if they were to be abused.
An inked generation: Getting tattooed in college
Getting tattooed is an electric experience. Walking into the shop and hearing the buzzing of the tattoo guns by artists creating work that will last forever is an experience growing among individuals of all ages particularly with college students. According to a 2015 Harris Research Poll survey, 47 percent of Americans aged 18–29 have at least one tattoo.Ashley Wollaston, a tattoo artist at Pioneer Tattoo, 3513 N.
Education can help end silence of systemic abuse
Attorneys general nationwide are investigating sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church to determine if allegations of abuse against children have been covered up, as reported Sept. 6 by The New York Times.The investigations come shortly after a Pennsylvania grand jury report which revealed the cover-up of sexual abuse of over 1,000 children, according to an Aug. 14 Times article.
Post Animal brings psychedelic-rock to modern age
Chicago-based band Post Animal has left its mark on the local music scene with its unique take on modern psychedelic rock. The band's debut album When I Think of You in a Castle was released April 20, bringing new music into its tour, which ended June 30. The band performed at Lollapalooza during the summer and have upcoming performances in Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan and Kentucky, all before coming home to Chicago Dec. 15, where the band will perform at the Metro, 3730 N.
Kegs and Canines: Dog-friendly bar gives treats to Logan Square
Imagine walking into a bar and being surrounded by dog-themed cocktails, giant fire hydrants and last, but certainly not least, puppies.Adoption center One Tail at a Time and Emporium Popups have teamed up to create a dog-friendly pop-up bar in Logan Square. The Dog’s Day Pop-PUP, 2367 N. Milwaukee Ave., opened Aug. 31 and will remain in the city until Sept. 16.One Tail at a Time, 2144 N.
Professor selected vice president of American Humor Association
Humanities, History and Social Sciences Department Associate Professor Teresa Prados-Torreira brings scholarly humor into the classroom with her new position as vice president of the American Humor Studies Association.AHSA is an organization dedicated to the study of American humor including popular comics, film, television and other forms of media, according to its site.Prados-Torreira has been involved with the association for about 10 years and is happy she has been selected.
Glossier pops up to highlight Chicago diversity
A new pop-up shop in the West Loop by New York-based Glossier showcases diverse artwork to give Chicago customers an interactive experience of the company.Glossier has become a notable name in the beauty industry, and Chicagoans on Instagram reacted with joy at the news of a local pop-up. Glossier’s Aug. 22 announcement of the shop, located at 114 N. Aberdeen St., received more than 74,000 likes and comments.The shop opened Aug. 23 and will remain in the city until Oct. 28.
2018 Honorary Degree Recipients recognized for success, helping community
+3 Mary Mitchell, of the Zebra Sisters podcast, in the Chicago Sun-Times studio, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times Three Columbia alumni and one professor, all noted for their successes within their fields, will receive the college’s 2018 honorary degrees.Mary Mitchell, 1991 journalism alumna and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, said she is thrilled to be receiving an honorary doctorate.
How will you decorate your graduation cap?
Graduation is a time for students to be recognized for academic, creative and collegiate achievements by receiving their degrees. Some students will also celebrate the occasion by decorating their graduation caps to show families and peers the significance of this achievement.Trayvion Campbell, a senior theatre major, said he is incredibly humbled to graduate, and his decoration will represent what his achievements mean to him.
Where did the class Facebook groups go?
Columbia College Class Facebook groups used by students to voice opinions, advertise work and seek assistance recently vanished from the social media platform without explanation, leading many to wonder what caused their removal.The Facebook group for Columbia College Chicago Class of 2022, with nearly 1,700 members, was the only group that was not terminated.
Student creates petition following UC renovation complaints
Freshman interactive arts and media student Haley Phillips has created a Change.org petition asking for University Center residents to be compensated for stolen or broken items as well as for being displaced from their dormitory homes because of the building’s controversial renovations. Many students returned to their rooms to damaged or stolen belongings, with paint, trash and grime left by renovators, as reported April 9 by The Chronicle.
We must recognize the Armenian genocide
“Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?” Adolf Hitler asked in an August 1939 speech as he stood poised to occupy Poland and exterminate its Jewish population.As aghast as I am to be quoting this horrific person, Hitler was inspired by the fact that he could commit such an atrocity and thought he could get away with it as the Young Turks did to my Armenian ancestors.According to United to End Genocide, an activist organization working to prevent genocide, the...
Professor’s book delves into ‘Endless Caverns’
English and Creative Writing Department professor Douglas Reichert Powell is releasing his second book, “Endless Caverns: An Underground Journey into the Show Caves of Appalachia.”The book takes a look at the various caves converted into tourist attractions in the Southern Appalachian valley, which cuts through several states, including parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
Student Ventra U-Pass prices increase
Students will have to pay $154 per semester for their Ventra U-Passes for 2018–2019, a 16 percent increase from the current price. Costs will also rise 3 percent the following year to $158. Students will have to pay a 16 percent higher fee for their Ventra U-Pass for the upcoming 2018–2019 school year.In a March 27 email to students, Student Financial Services announced that the $132 fee will increase to $154 per semester.
Pro-life group may come to campus
A student is attempting to create an anti-abortion organization on campus, despite opposition from students who are supportive of abortion rights.Larissa Ogurkiewicz, a sophomore design major, said she interns for Students for Life of America, a nonprofit organization that supports anti-abortion groups at various colleges. She decided to start an anti-abortion group at Columbia after the organization suggested it, she said.
Columbia launches Leadership Development Program
Columbia employees have their first chance to participate in a Leadership Development Program. The new program is a goal of the college’s strategic plan, which call for opportunities to support continuing employees’ professional development. Three master classes are being offered, with the first beginning in March and the last ending in August. The program was announced in a March 1 email to faculty from Norma De Jesus, associate vice president of Human Resources.
Student accuses college of disability discrimination
A student alleging discrimination by the college has asked a disability law activism group for help after Columbia denied her request to keep an assistance dog and cat in her dorm room.Lindsey Barrett requested a second animal in December 2017 after her psychiatrist recommended a dog to help alleviate her severe panic attacks.Barrett, a sophomore business and entrepreneurship major, said she was diagnosed with depression in 2013, and anxiety was added to her diagnosis shortly after, she said.
Do you know your credit score? How students can ensure good credit
By getting credit cards and borrowing student loans, college students are building credit histories with lasting consequences. But are students well-informed about what can go wrong and how to safely build their credit scores?John Ganotis, founder of Credit Card Insider, a company that encourages people to use credit cards safely, said many individuals, even college graduates, do not necessarily grasp the importance of establishing credit.
Down syndrome representation gives my brother a voice
On June 6, 2007, the lives of my family and I were changed for the better. On that day, my little brother Patrick was born. After undergoing open heart surgery at two months old, initially only being fed with a feeding tube, making countless trips to the hospital and receiving a diagnosis of bronchiectasis, stories like his deserve to be told.
Columbia alumnus takes on Spielberg in new book
Columbia alumnus Michael Jolls takes a critical look at “The Films of Steven Spielberg,” in his second book, a complex examination of the renowned director’s life and body of work.Jolls, a producer and 2010 film student, said the book, published by Create Space, took him about a year to complete and will be released the second week of March.
Could it happen here? How Columbia ensures student safety
In the wake of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting that killed 17 students and faculty and injured many others, a national outcry for gun regulation raises social and political questions.But locally, the most important is: How safe is Columbia from a similar tragedy?Ronald Sodini, associate vice president of Campus Safety and Security, said campus security has acknowledged the possibility of a shooting occuring at Columbia.
Partnership with 1871 advertises opportunities
Columbia and technology center 1871 have partnered for an advertising and public relations course designed to provide students with professional experience and samples for their portfolios.1871, located at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, was founded in 2012 to support Chicago’s digital startup community and now hosts more than 400 digital startups.
Asian Student Organization to hold meeting on intersectionality
The various identities, including ethnic, gender and sexuality, that are part of a person are not often discussed within the Asian community, but a campus organization is hoping to change that.To examine the relationship and intersectionality of those identities, Columbia’s Asian Student Organization is holding a meeting titled “Asian Intersection Discussion.” The discussion will be held Feb. 20 in 618 S.
K-Pop Dreamers bring Korean culture to Columbia
K-Pop Dreamers, a student organization at Columbia, celebrates the many facets of Korean culture, especially K-Pop music. Gabby Watkins, president of K-Pop Dreamers and a freshman cinema and television arts major, said when she came to Columbia last semester, she was eager to join Columbia’s Korean club Hangook, which was one of her reasons for attending the college. After discovering the group no longer existed, she contacted the former president who told her she could take over.
Swastikas found in Dwight graffiti room
While on a nightly walk in The Dwight Lofts graffiti room Feb. 1, Walter Sorel noticed a series of swastikas, the infamous symbol of the Nazi Third Reich, drawn on the floor. Sorel, a Jewish sophomore cinema and television arts major, was taken aback by the hateful symbol he witnessed in the room. The graffiti room, located on the 12th floor of The Dwight Lofts, 642 S.
Town Halls reveal curriculum changes, degree additions
Sudden changes in the LAS Core curriculum in addition to a new graduate degree in civic media were announced at several recent Town Hall meetings. Two town halls, held by the Student Government Association, were held in early February to familiarize students with some of the schools deans and create a better understanding of upcoming changes and updates happening in several departments.One was held Feb. 7 with Steven Corey, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at 623 S. Wabash Ave.
Multimedia campus festival celebrates black artists
Students can enjoy Columbia’s first Black Arts Festival presented by numerous student organizations and committees to provide an interactive platform for black artists to share their work.The festival will take place Feb. 8–10 at 1104 S. Wabash Ave. and feature dance performances, music, films, fashion and academic presentations by more than 50 black Columbia student artists and alumni.
Quidditch team flies toward its goals
The “Harry Potter” homage sport Quidditch has continued to develop at Columbia into a more hard-hitting and competitive sports team.Ben Dib, a junior cinema and television arts major and U.S. Quidditch coordinator, said the team has transformed from a student organization into a sports group since he joined in fall 2016. “We’re in this transition period where we’re going from more of a club to more of a competitive team,” Dib said.
Columbia alum donates $1M to college
Columbia received a $1 million challenge grant from the Efroymson Family Fund to support the construction of the new student center as well as fund student programs.Jeremy Efroymson, vice president of the Efroymson Family Fund and 1996 creative writing alumna, said his experience attending the college is what initially sparked his decision to help fund the student center.
Documentary-style project alleges discrimination in Theatre Department
A documentary-style project for the “Art Activism Community Project” J-Term course by a group of students alleges instances of discrimination by members of the Theatre Department based on students’ physical appearance. Liliana June-Lotero, a junior business and entrepreneurship major, said she and three other students decided on the topic after discussing a mutual feeling of underrepresentation and discrimination in the Theatre Department.
MoCP ‘traverses the past’
History, personal experiences and haunting visuals combine to tell the stories of wars around the world and the feelings evoked by them in the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s new exhibit. “Traversing the Past: Adam Golfer, Diana Matar, Hrvoje Slovenc” runs Jan. 18–April 1 at MoCP, 600 S.
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