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Chronversations with Stella Huang: Columbia closes most buildings on weekends for summer

This week on Chronversations, we talk to students about the reduced building hours for the summer. Every campus building, except for the Student Center, will be closed on the weekends. The 1312 S. Michigan building that houses the School of Audio and Music will not be open at all.

Chronversations with Sydney Richardson: Columbia recognizes graduates, honorary degree recipients at commencement ceremonies

This week on Chronversations: Columbia honored over 1,000 graduates across two commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18. The college also awarded honorary doctor of arts degrees to Columbia business and entrepreneurship alum Marcos “Kosine” Palacios and theater alum Joseph Sikora. The ceremonies included speeches, poetry and musical performances by students.

Chronversations with Sydney Richardson: Columbia celebrates annual Manifest Arts Festival

This week on Chronversations: Columbia celebrated the end of the academic year with the Manifest Arts Festival, which included an appearance from incoming President and CEO Shantay Bolton. We have exclusive coverage of her visit to the Alumni Lounge at the Student Center on Friday, May 16.

South Loop TV: In Your Ear - May 16, 2025

This week on South Loop TV: Seniors look back at their time at Columbia, makerspace madness and students decorate their caps, and a closer look at one of our MC's for commencement. 

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Three C’s with Sydney Richardson: May 12, 2025

The semester ends Friday, May 16, and Columbia’s annual Manifest arts festival will close out the year with dozens of events celebrating student work. Here are three things to know for the end of the academic year.

South Loop TV: In Your Ear - March 9, 2025

This week on South Loop TV: An inside look at Sining, Columbia’s first Filipino organization, a chat with one of our student commencement speakers, and a piece of history in honor of those lost to AIDS.

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Chronversations with Aaron Guzman May 9, 2025

A conversation with junior reporter, Uriel Reyes, about the newest Thunderbolts* film.

Three C’s with Sydney Richardson: May 5, 2025

This week, Student Diversity and Inclusion, the peer educator program and the student government association are celebrating Pride in May. Here are three events honoring the LGBTQ+ community this week.

Chronversations with Aaron Guzman May 2, 2025

A conversation with the Student Government Association about the MAYDAY protest. 

Three C’s with Sydney Richardson: April 28, 2025

The Regional Transportation Authority, which includes the CTA, Pace and Metra, is facing a $770 million budget gap that could force the agencies to cut up to 40% of service if state lawmakers do not address the issue this spring. Here are three things to know about the budget gap and how it may affect people who rely on public transportation.