Columbia College's Echo Magazine

10/05/2018

“The Body Issue is a representation of not only where we are locally, but the global influences that have shaped our intellectual and cultural perspectives. When we created the theme we were skeptical that it could end up being cliché, and I’m most excited for readers to see how we brought depth to popular topics like self-care and beauty, with a Chicago twist.” -Khai Clardy, Echo’s section editor and writer shares her thoughts about this upcoming issue. || Photograph by || Click the link in our bio to read more stories📲

01/05/2018

"From behind bars, all the way in southern Illinois, Samantha Dunn writes and receives letters from her pen pal located in Chicago, Linnea Hurst. Dunn and Hurst have been exchanging letters since 2016 through a prison abolitionist organization, Black & Pink..." || Click the link below to view some of the pen pal letters. || Story by Talia Wright || Full story coming to print late summer.

MultimediaProcess by Talia Wright Apr 26, 2018 Letters from Behind Bars From behind bars, all the way in southern Illinois, Samantha Dunn writes and receives letters from her pen pal located in Chicago, Linnea Hurst. Dunn and Hurst have been exchanging letters since 2016 through a prison abolitionis...

26/04/2018

“I can’t wait for people to read ECHO’s Body issue. The stories are not only meaningful, but reflect the diversity of Chicago’s people. The angles are fresh and the sources come from all different backgrounds.” - Andrea Salcedo (), sharing why she’s excited for people to read ECHO’s upcoming issue. || Photograph by || Click the link in the bio to read Andrea’s preliminary Q&A’s 📲

26/04/2018

"From behind bars, all the way in southern Illinois, Samantha Dunn writes and receives letters from her pen pal located in Chicago, Linnea Hurst. Dunn and Hurst have been exchanging letters since 2016 through a prison abolitionist organization, Black & Pink..." || Click the link below to view some of the letters || Story by Talia Wright || Full story coming to print late summer

25/04/2018

Echo Mag writer talks storytelling as a hard news journalist. || Process blog by || Image design courtesy of || Link is in our bio to read📲

25/04/2018

"I can't wait for people to read Echo's Body issue. The stories are not only meaningful but reflect the diversity of Chicago's people. The angles are fresh and the sources come from all different backgrounds." - Andrea Salcedo || Photograph by Moe Zoyari || Click the link below to read ECHO's preliminary Q&A's and process blogs on ECHO's website, and stay tuned for the print issue of ECHO coming to newsstands this summer.

Image: Courtesy of Jen Ublasi Jen Ublasi, a wardrobe stylist based out of Chicago after studying at The School of Style in New York City, thinks the way a person…

24/04/2018

"When we first decided on this theme, I felt nervous because I have never been comfortable with my body and self-image. This process instead helped me understand how to appreciate everything our bodies have done and are still doing to change this world. My articles led me on a path of self-discovery and helped me realize that my perception should be as strong as this body that continues to let me live to see a new day.” - Marisa Sobotka || Photograph by Moe Zoyari || Click the link below to read Marisa's Q&A on ECHO's website and stay tuned for the print issue of ECHO coming to newsstands this summer.

Q&A by Marisa Sobotka Mar 13, 2018 Does Media Affect Our Behavior? Media Reception Specialist Tells All Image: Courtesy of Paul Booth DePaul professor, Paul Booth, specializes in media reception and how audiences feel emotionally about media. Echo spoke to Booth to hear his thoughts on representatio...

24/04/2018

“When we first decided on this theme, I felt nervous because I have never been comfortable with my body and self-image. This process instead helped me understand how to appreciate everything our bodies have done and are still doing to change this world. My articles led me on a path of self-discovery and helped me realize that my perception should be as strong as this body that continues to let me live to see a new day.” - Marisa Sobotka, , sharing what ECHO’s upcoming BODY issue means to her. || Photograph by || Click the link in the bio to read Marisa’s Q&A’s 📲

19/04/2018

"The beliefs themselves I want no part of, but the kindness of many of the people that I grew up with is hard to ignore." - Sophia Avendano || Click the link below to read about how writing helped this Echo writer reflect on religion.

Process by Sofia Avendano Apr 17, 2018 How My Writing Helped Me Reflect on Religion Image of five-year-old Sofia Avendano at a Jehovah’s Witness convention in Texas *Name changed for privacy purposes If I’m being honest, I’ve wanted to work on a Jehovah’s Witness story for a while. I never k...

19/04/2018

“The beliefs themselves I want no part of, but the kindness of many of the people that I grew up with is hard to ignore.” - Sophia Avendano () || Click the link in our bio to read about how writing helped this Echo writer’s reflect on religion📲 || Photography courtesy of

19/04/2018

Are you an opinionated person? Do you find it hard to separate yourself from your personal beliefs? Echo writer Amanda Kaplan knows this feeling all too well. || Click the link below to read the full process blog. || Graphic quote by Nick Rissmeyer

Process by Amanda Kaplan Apr 17, 2018 How to be a Journalist as an Opinionated Person “Because of my personal views and values, it was hard for me to look beyond what I had thought I already knew. After much deliberation with myself—and my editors—I decided that I needed to step out of my comf...

18/04/2018

Echo Mag writer shares what it’s like being a journalist with strong personal beliefs. || Process blog by || Image design courtesy of || Link is in our bio to read📲

17/04/2018

Cooking is fun, but after a few drinks you can really have a good time! || Jillian Wolf (), Sous Chef at Hutch Kitchen in Chicago () shows us just how humorous cooking can be after a glass wine (or two, or three...). || Check out this tipsy chef’s experience, coming to our website soon! || Videography by || Full story coming to echomagonline.com soon...stay tuned😉

17/04/2018

Cooking is fun, but after a few drinks you can really have a good time! || Jillian Wolf (), Sous Chef at Hutch Kitchen in Chicago () shows us just how humorous cooking can be after a glass wine (or two, or three...). || Check out this tipsy chef’s experience, coming to our website soon! || Videography by || Full story coming to echomagonline.com soon...stay tuned😉

16/04/2018

“People with a history of trauma who are trying to reintegrate touch into their lives in a very safe way can come and approach us. I have clients who are on the autism spectrum where connecting doesn’t necessarily come naturally to them—so they have this outlet.” -Keeley Shoup || Q&A by , full story coming to print late summer. || Photograph courtesy of Keeley Shoup. || Click the link in our bio to read📲

14/04/2018

Meet Rita Jackson: The self-taught herbalist and founder of Hyde Park tea shop, Oh So Medicinal. || Click the link below to read about her store and inspirations. || Q&A by Khai Clardy || Full story coming to newsstands this summer. || Photograph by Moe Zoyari

Q&A by Khai Clardy Apr 12, 2018 Hyde Park's Wellness Influencer Rita Jackson Talks Herbal Treatment Image by Moe Zoyari Chicago health and wellness influencer Rita Jackson discusses her awareness of spirituality and the holistic health in black communities. Jackson spoke to Echo about her experience...

14/04/2018

“I’ve been a yogi but as of recently she’s been my instructor and I think it’s really powerful to have a black woman as my yoga instructor with a similar body type—it’s just inspiring to me.” - Rita Jackson () || Q&A by Khai Clardy, full story coming to print late summer. || Photograph by . || Click the link in our bio to read📲

12/04/2018

Vi*****rs, "Hitachi Magic Wands" and Di**os. || Click the link below to read all about Searah Deysach's woman-owned s*x shop. || Q&A by Sadie Miller || Full story coming to newsstands this summer. || Illustrations by Jason Min

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Q&A by Sadie Miller Mar 25, 2018 S*x, Silicone, and Searah Deysach Image by Jason Min Searah Deysach is the founder and owner of Chicago’s first women-owned s*x store, Early to Bed. She is a strong advocate for comprehensive s*x education, and she sings the praises of ma********on wherever she goe...

12/04/2018

“Ticklers, feathers, you know, a little bit of restraining, a blindfold and a feather can create a lot of new and interesting sensations without being too scary.” -Searah Deysach || Q&A by .q.miller, full story coming to print late summer. || Illustrations by . || Click the link in our bio to read📲

09/04/2018

“I have been watching Doctor Who since I was a kid and now I study Doctor Who and its fandom. I didn’t realize how as a kid I was influenced by a male character on television who didn’t resort to violence, whose first instinct is to talk to people and to try and fix problems and bring people together.” - Paul Booth || Q&A by , full story coming to print late summer. || Photograph courtesy of Paul Booth. || Click the link in our bio to read📲

07/04/2018

“I sometimes find it terribly difficult to find positive subject matters to focus on in the world where so much is wrong...Victim shaming, false reporting, agenda news outlets and sanctions, misleading or inaccurate facts, the list gets longer with corrupt and crooked journalism.” - Maddie McQuillan () || Click the link in our bio to read all about how theatre has helped this Echo writer as a journalist📲 || Photography courtesy of

05/04/2018

Fashion is more than the clothing you put on your body. || Click the link below to find out what stylist Jen Ublasi- Stylist & Wardrobe Consultant has to say about dressing for empowerment. || Full story coming to newsstands this summer. || Story by Brooke Pawling Stennett || Photograph courtesy of Jen Ublasi

Q&A by Brooke Pawling Mar 11, 2018 Feature Fashion is More Than Fabrics: Stylist Jen Ublasi Talks Empowerment Image: Courtesy of Jen Ublasi Jen Ublasi, a wardrobe stylist based out of Chicago after studying at The School of Style in New York City, thinks the way a person dresses is more than the clo...

05/04/2018

“I definitely think that style is an extension of your personality and it’s a way to portray what you want to say about yourself and create your self-brand...For me, the way you is dress is more than the clothes you wear. The clothes you wear is an extension of your personality...” - Jen Ublasi () || Q&A by , full story coming to print late summer || Photography courtesy of || Link in our bio to read📲

04/04/2018

Dr. Susan Heitler gives Echo the inside scoop on when your self-care ritual can turn into self-obsession. || Click the link below to read if you're a little bit narcissistic... || Full story coming to newsstands this summer. || Story by Courtney Wolfe || Illustration by Sarah Graf

Q&A by Courtney Wolfe Mar 11, 2018 Can Self-Care Turn Into Self-Obsession? Certified Doctor Explains Image: Sarah Graf Self-care is having a moment. There are few magazines that have never published the word, and the term has been hashtagged more than 4 million times on Instagram. While there is ....

04/04/2018

“What is love? Love is basically listening, the ability to really tune into another person. So if all the loving energy is going to oneself and the attention is just to oneself, that becomes a narcissistic lifestyle...” - Dr. Susan Heitler || Q&A by , full story coming to print late summer || Illustration by || Link in our bio to read📲

30/03/2018

Meet Grace Soraparu (Whole Love Organics): The momtrepreneuer who has a passion for non-toxic deodorant and believes that everyone should make the switch ASAP. || Click the link below to read about why you should swap your run-of-the-mill deodorant for a more natural product. || Full story coming to newsstands this summer. || Story by Amanda Kaplan

Q&A by Amanda Kaplan Mar 11, 2018 Grace Soraparu Talks Body Cleanliness Using Organic Ingredients Image: Courtesy of Grace Soraparu Recently, all-natural beauty has been making its way into the spotlight. Fashion and beauty magazines alike have been taking notice of the good-for-your-body trend. ....

30/03/2018

“Sweating is your body’s main way of releasing toxins...so you want your body to sweat. [Natural deodorant] won’t clog your pores. The whole problem with aluminum-based deodorant is that your body recognizes [aluminum] as foreign, so it actually tries to sweat more in order to push that aluminum out.” -Grace Soraparu, || Q&A by , full story coming to print late summer || Photograph courtesy of || Link in our bio to read📲

29/03/2018

Meet Christian Aldana: This local Chicagoan describes her experience receiving a Batok tattoo--a cultural body modification birthed in the Philippines. || Click the link below to find out more about the tattooing. || Full story coming to newsstands late summer. || Story by Talia Wright

Q&A by Talia Wright Mar 11, 2018 Feature Batok Tattoos: The Origin and Process Image: Courtesy of Christian Aldana A Batok tattoo is a culturally prescribed Filipino tattoo. In order to get Batok, one must know their ethnic background and the origin of their ancestors; that way a mambabatok, or tatt...

29/03/2018

“During the tattoo, I felt very safe. The people stretching me were all people that I like and feel good about, and obviously, in Manong’s hands, I felt very safe. I felt—the best way I could describe it is meditative during it.” - Christian Aldana || Q&A by .jpeg, full story coming to print late summer || Link in our bio to reas📲

30/10/2017

It's an honor to announce that the Fantasy issue of Echo was named a 2017 Magazine Pacemaker Winner in the Feature/General Audience category! Congratulations to everyone who played a part in producing the book.

http://studentpress.org/acp/awards/2017-magazine-pacemaker-winners/

Through education training and recognition programs for members, the Associated Collegiate Press promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism as accepted and practiced by print, broadcast and electronic media in the United States.

28/09/2017

The good news just keeps on coming. Our Flux issue is a Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2018 Crown Award Finalist!

"Fifty-nine print magazines and 28 hybrid magazines were chosen as Finalists for the CSPA Crown Awards to be presented in March 2018 at ceremonies in New York City...During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 1,100 publications were eligible for judging."

Take a peek at the behind-the-scenes at https://www.echomagonline.com, or give the entire book a read here: https://issuu.com/thecolumbiachronicle/docs/echo_2017