The Columbia Chronicle

Hair Trigger goes digital, a retired detective investigates an unsolved murder and director Rian Johnson visits Columbia

On this week's episode of Chronicle Headlines, we look at the final print edition of Columbia's literary publication Hair Trigger, an unsolved crime from the 1950s haunting a retired Chicago detective and director Rian Johnson visits the college's Film Row Cinema to talk filmmaking ahead of his latest film, "Knives Out." 

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a new Moroccan mural and the college's annual safety report

On this week's episode of Chronicle Headlines we talk Arts in the Dark Parade, a new mural by a Moroccan artist in the Wabash Arts Corridor and the college's 2018 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

The reality about reality television

In this episode of Culture "Chron"-versations, Managing Editor Miranda Manier, Digital Content and Brand Manager Micha Thurston and Senior Photo Editor Mike Rundle talk about everything reality TV— from issues with representation to having an ethical crisis while watching "Vanderpump Rules."   

 

Columbia confessions and CFAC election

On this week's episode of Chronicle Headlines we have an exclusive interview with the creators of Columbia College Confession and CFAC election updates. 

Climate strikes, scam emails and impeachment

On this week's episode we discuss the ongoing climate strikes around the world, scam emails students have been receiving and the impeachment process.  

Hollywood, commuting and the bookstore

On this week's episode of Chronicle Headlines, our staff talks about a student film being shown in Hollywood, the sacrifice of lengthy commutes and student reactions to the bookstore's new look.

The climate crisis and student evaluations

A look at climate change strikes in Chicago and student evaluations. 

Reflection room and composting

On this episode of Chronicle Headlines, we talk to Director of the Student Center Andy Dutil, as well as take a look at composting efforts on campus.  

Culture "Chron"-versations Episode 1: Representation

Managing Editor Miranda Manier, Digital/Brand Manager Micha Thurston and Senior Photo Editor Mike Rundle discuss the crossroads of representation in "Star Wars" and "Sweetness in the Belly," as well as in Scarlett Johansson's work.

CFAC, Aguijón Theater and nonbinary IDs

On this episode of Chronicle Headlines, our staff discusses mixed reactions to CFAC's affiliation vote from union membership, a book on the longest running Latino theatre written by Associate Professor Elio Leturia and Illinois' upcoming nonbinary IDs.