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2 months ago | 
columbiaspectator.com | Spencer Jones |Samantha Elkins |Spencer Davis
Rebecca Blumenstein, president of news editorial at NBC News and chair of the board of the Columbia Journalism Review, introduced the panel. In her opening remarks, she said that journalism is at an “inflection point” because of the number of threats to journalists globally and the “crisis of trust” the industry faces in the United States.
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Mar 30, 2025 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Colette Holcomb |Spencer Davis
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, and seven anonymous Barnard and Columbia students. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil, SIPA ’24, and seven anonymous Barnard and Columbia students. Subramanian asked the attorney if the committee intended to publicize the identities of the disciplined students or turn them over to an administrative agency for enforcement. The attorney said not to his knowledge, adding that would be atypical for a congressional committee.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Spencer Davis
Yunseo Chung, CC ’26, a permanent resident, moved to the United States from South Korea at the age of seven. Yunseo Chung, CC ’26, a permanent resident, moved to the United States from South Korea at the age of seven. Buchwald’s order stated that the Trump administration officials named in the lawsuit cannot detain or move Chung outside of the Southern District of New York pending further orders from the court.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
foxillinois.com | Spencer Davis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Springfield's District 186 is evaluating potential budget cuts over the next three years, with a focus on minimizing the impact on classrooms. The district has proposed a deficit reduction plan due to concerns about state and federal funding. Superintendent Jennifer Gill emphasized the district's commitment to maintaining essential services. "We want to keep these cuts as far away from the classroom as possible," she said.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Spencer Davis
The lawsuit identifies President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem among the defendants. The lawsuit identifies President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem among the defendants.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Spencer Davis
University Provost Angela Olinto and Melanie Bernitz, interim executive vice president of University Life, announced the policy in a March 12 email to the Columbia community. University Provost Angela Olinto and Melanie Bernitz, interim executive vice president of University Life, announced the policy in a March 12 email to the Columbia community.
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Mar 24, 2025 | 
foxillinois.com | Spencer Davis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The District 186 School Board has postponed a decision on whether to terminate the SCOPE program, a before and after school initiative, following a packed meeting with parents and community members voicing their concerns. The board voted 4-3 to hold back the resolution for the time being. Superintendent Jennifer Gill emphasized that the goal was not to eliminate before or after school programming for students.
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Mar 24, 2025 | 
newschannel20.com | Spencer Davis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The District 186 School Board has postponed a decision on whether to terminate the SCOPE program, a before and after school initiative, following a packed meeting with parents and community members voicing their concerns. The board voted 4-3 to hold back the resolution for the time being. Superintendent Jennifer Gill emphasized that the goal was not to eliminate before or after school programming for students.
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Mar 21, 2025 | 
columbiaspectator.com | Anna Fedorova |Spencer Davis |Emily Pickering
The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism had announced the immediate cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts with the University on March 7. The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism had announced the immediate cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts with the University on March 7.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
newschannel20.com | Spencer Davis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A proposed bill that could impact Capital Township was scheduled for discussion in committee this morning but was not brought up, according to Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray. The bill, House Bill 644, has faced opposition, with 83 witness slips filed against it, including from multiple Sangamon County Board members. Concerns from county officials center on the potential costs of new positions and the loss of services.
