The Columbia Chronicle

On this week’s episode, the editor-in-chief and campus news editor of the Chronicle discuss increased enrollment, student hour cuts, new building closure, pumpkin popup and club involvement in the Halloween season. 

Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday that commemorates Christopher Columbus’s arrival to the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. It is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October. 

 

At least 17 states and the District of Columbia honor Indigenous Peoples Day on the same date, with some replacing Columbus Day altogether. 

 

As of Fall 2025, fewer than 1% of Columbia students identified as Indigenous. Columbia does not celebrate Indigenous peoples with student events, and the college remains open on the federal holiday. 

 

We asked students on Columbia’s campus what they call the holiday, what they know about Columbus, and what meaningful recognition of Indigenous peoples would look like on Columbia’s campus. 

 

Additional reporting by Naomi Ashkenazy, Ry Feiner, Altina Krasniqi, Zachary Cramer, Andrew Willigman and Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez. 

 

This episode was written and edited by Anna Bitz. It was produced by Levi Libson.

 SGA member Mason Lawson discusses the importance of Student Government and making your voice heard.

Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated between September 15th and October 15th, it's a time of celebration of the history, culture, and arts of Hispanic and Latino communities. 

 

We asked students on campus about the first Hispanic or Latino artist that comes to mind and why, and what they think about representation in these communities. 

This Wednesday, Oct. 7, Columbia’s President and CEO Shantay Bolton will address faculty and staff at the annual State of the College address. 

 

Last year, at her first address as president, Bolton announced that the college’s budgeted deficit had climbed to $40 million, up from $24 million the previous year. 

 

The college is now projecting an $18 million deficit for this fiscal year, a more than 50% reduction after faculty and staff layoffs and other cost-cutting measures.

 

We asked students on Columbia College’s campus about what would make them more confident in Columbia’s future and what they hope won’t change

 

Additional reporting by Serenity Burgos, Naomi Ashkenazy, Evie Gallavan, Lindsay Carter-Early, Julia Martinez Arroyo, Sofía Oyarzun, Ava Simone Forster and Kelly Parker.

On this week’s episode, the editor-in-chief and deputy editor of the Chronicle discuss Columbia deficit, international student internship changes, the Jeff Awards, Mi Gente Renegades Latin Dance and the SGA blood drive.

David Dolak discusses Acoustic Kitchen and the importance of putting a spotlight on student work.

On this week’s episode, the editor-in-chief and deputy editor of the Chronicle discuss athletic organizations, the new student success center, a visit from Alaqua Cox, and Riot Fest event coverage.

Cameron Johnson has a conversation with Oliver Bush about Board Game Club and how communities tie students together. 

On this week’s episode, the editor-in-chief and deputy editor of the Chronicle discuss the current Columbia film scene, SGA elections, Riot Fest, how clubs benefit student life and the “What's in your bag” story.