Columbia Chronicles

Columbia Chronicles: Libraries are More Than Books In this episode, reporter Evelyn Padilla introduces us to the volunteer coordinator at Richland Library, where they're winning awards for their service to the community. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journ...

Columbia Chronicles: Book Banning in South Carolina In this episode, reporter Emalee Goode sits down with an instructor at USC and a former librarian to talk about banning books in schools. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications....

Columbia Chronicles: Making an Impact While Being Black In this episode, reporter Armani McClurkin gives us insight on the life of a young Black woman in leadership and her impact at a predominantly white institution. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journali...

Columbia Chronicles: Lessons of Tolerance In this episode, reporter Jocelyn Dussault introduces us to Middle East expert and adjunct professor, Dr. Josef Olmert, who discusses his career, life, and final message to students. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of J...

Columbia Chronicles: Won't Skip a Beat In this episode, reporter Tyler Mains tells us how one moment changed a professor's perspective on life itself. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Visit garnetmedia.org/columbiachronicle...

Columbia Chronicles: Taking on the Field In this episode, reporter Emma Connelly talks with USC softball player Sage Mardjetko about balancing pressure on the field and in the classroom. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Vis...

Columbia Chronicles: Listeners & the Law In this episode, Reporter Macaila Bogle introduces us to Colin Miller, a USC professor turned podcaster. Produced and edited by Olan Domer Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Visit garnetmedia.org/columbiachronicles...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Eden Berg In today’s episode, Eden Berg talks to Ida Thompson, whose career has made an immeasurable impact, through roles big and small. Produced and edited by Chloe Barlow Music: Lucian Kemper - Clouds Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and M...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Cole Dorn In today’s episode, Cole Dorn sits down with Richland County native Taylor Atkinson, who is bringing the legacy of literacy to rural communities. Produced and edited by Chloe Barlow Music: Lucian Kemper - Clouds Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School o...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Leah Elsner In today’s episode, Leah Elsner speaks with Heather Mccue, a children’s room librarian at Richland Library, here in Columbia. Produced and edited by Chloe Barlow Music: Lucian Kemper - Clouds Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and M...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought - Hannah Tutela In this episode, Hannah Tutela takes us all the way to Seattle, Washington, where one graduate is changing lives in big ways, one small action at a time. Produced and edited by Spencer Buckler Music: Lucian Kemper - Clouds Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the University of South Caro...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Christine James In today’s episode, Robert Sokevitz sits down with Christine James, a 2016 graduate from the School of Information Science who took her knowledge across the state, to Charleston. Produced and edited by Chloe Barlow Music: Lucian Kemper - Clouds Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Group, and the...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Alexander Shepard While volunteering is a great way to serve your community, some volunteers can receive as much as they give. Alexander Shepard has more on how giving back can be equally beneficial to the volunteers as those they serve. Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partnership between WUSC-FM, Garnet Media Gr...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Kathryn Capps Unemployment is a leading cause of food insecurity. And unfortunately, the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the job market. In the middle of a pandemic, what would you do if your job evaporated and you could no longer provide food for you and your family? Reporter Haley Kathryn Capps looks at how Harvest Hope is fighting to solve this problem r...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Emma Dooling What if education isn’t the only crucial service in-person learning provides? Some students in the Richland One School District regularly rely on the meals they receive at school. According to Feeding America’s 2020 National Report on Childhood Hunger, the national child food insecurity rate is projected to increase by anywhere from 1.6 to 9.3%...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Sarah Hudock-Jeffrey When the pandemic struck, more people turned to gardening than ever before. Some picked it up as a hobby, others wanted to relieve stress, and many needed a way to put food on the table. However, many of these people were new gardeners in need of guidance. In Columbia, Community Garden Coordinator Jacqueline Williams used to teach in-per...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Katie Marino With rising medical bills for families whose children are battling various medical conditions, many families have little money left to spend on food. In 2019, 137 million Americans struggled with medical debt. and it’s getting worse in times of COVID. Reporter Katie Marino takes us to the Ronald McDonald House where families can find some relief...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Sabah Bahmani As unemployment rises, and many schools have transitioned to virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, research shows more and more families and children are suffering from food insecurity. Reporter Sabah Bhamani introduces us to an education advocate who works with students in an afterschool program called Ezekiel Ministries to help them...

Columbia Chronicle: Food for Thought – Nathanael Lemmens Many people agree that volunteering is a good thing to do from time to time. But for some, serving their community is more than an occasional activity. Reporter Nathanael Lemmens sat down with one University of South Carolina student who has made fighting hunger part of her life purpose.  Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder Columbia Chronicl...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Calista Yost Going to school has always been a given for kids. But since the pandemic hit, school as we know it has turned upside-down. New schedules and new online classrooms are a big change for everyone, but for kids with food insecurity, this change could mean that they may go hungry. Reporter Calista Yost talks to one woman working to adapt in order to...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Reid Taylor These days, inspiration can be hard to come by. But at one local homeless ministry, one employee is giving back to those facing the same hardships he once did. Reporter Reid Taylor introduces us to the man who is using his story of hardships to serve up some inspiration and advice to those in need.  Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder Columbia Ch...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Taylor Brown College is a time for exploration and taking exciting steps into an unknown future. But what happens when college turns out to be more than you bargained for and more than you budgeted for, too?  Taylor Brown tells us about her experience with food insecurity at UofSC and how she’s worked to combat it. Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder Columbi...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Antonia Adams When most people think of college, they think of fun, learning, and friends. But it can be hard to do that when you have bigger issues to tackle. Today, Antonia Adams shows us how one UofSC student is addressing the tricky task of food insecurity on campus.     Produced and edited by Flynn Snyder Columbia Chronicles is produced through a partne...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Jacob Brock Since COVID-19 became a reality in 2020, the number of people in financial distress has risen significantly. According to Feeding America, almost 15 million more people are suffering from food insecurity this year than last year. Many have seen the long lines at Harvest Hope Food Bank here in the Midlands, but as reporter Jacob Brock explains, th...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Nick Sullivan The coronavirus pandemic has forced many to face new challenges in their daily lives. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly one in four American households haven’t had access to enough food at some point during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many hide their struggle and try to face it alone. Reporter Nick Sullivan talks with one l...