The Columbia Chronicle

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.

Students discuss the importance of voting and getting your voice out

On this week’s episode, the editor-in-chief and deputy editor of The Chronicle discuss inclining enrollment numbers, layoffs in the career center and campus events marking the beginning of the year.

Students discuss Poster Invasion and how they express themselves through decoration.

New students discuss what they’re most excited about this upcoming semester, followed by a speech from President Bolton.