Columbia Chronicles

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...

Columbia Chronicles: Food for Thought – Episode 1 The coronavirus pandemic has put new financial strains on families across the region, with many wondering how to put food on the table. New initiatives are aiming to help families in need, but for many communities, food insecurity is not a new problem. Reporter Christal Harvin sits down with a local leader who has been tackling food insecurity for...

Economics & Citizens: Five Points — A Living History Book Depending on who you talk to, people can have very different ideas about Five Points. For some, it is the retail shops where they will be getting last-minute gifts. For others, it’s the growing bar scene, or maybe even parking. Though, as reporter Sarah Supan explains, for some Columbia natives, it is a walk down memory lane. Produced a...

Economics & Citizens: YMCA Youth Basketball After-school programs have been proven to help kids in many ways. Getting children involved and active can make an impact… but not all kids have the same opportunities. Reporter Steven Prebish tells us about a local organization that helps children across the community become more active. Produced and edited by Spencer Buckler and Steven Prebish Colu...

Economics & Citizens: Home-brewing You may have been to a craft beer brewery, but this newer craze has opened up to an even more specific field: home-brewing. From brew barrels in the barn to grain mashing in the garage, hobbyists have gravitated towards this rewarding craft. Columbia, South Carolina, is home to many brew shops and boasts an active home-brew club. Reporter Joseph King goes ins...

Education: Greg Stuart & Experimental Music The next time you’re registering for classes at UofSC, you might want to check out an elective that’s recently been getting some attention. The class takes what most people consider music to a new level. Reporter Ward Jolles has more on this crazy class that any student with an interest in funky sounds can take. Produced and edited by Spencer Buckler...

Gender & Inclusion: Facing Adversity at 18 More often than not, college students across America are stressed. They’re putting their social lives aside and many are losing sleep as they prepare for exams. On this episode, Monique Holland introduces us to one of those students who has a little extra struggle on her plate. Produced and edited by Spencer Buckler and Monique Holland Columbia Chroni...

Local Diversity: Believing at the Ballpark Would you be comfortable being vocal in your religious beliefs…even in the workplace? This is an idea that many Americans are struggling with today. Reporter Ansley Robertson introduces us to one local business owner who brings her Christian values to work every day… behind home plate. Produced and edited by Spencer Buckler and Ansley Robertson Columbia C...

Local Diversity: Just Zach Over the past 20 years, the LGBTQIA+ rights movement has come to the forefront of many social and political campaigns. In fact, for the first time in history, an openly gay man ran for president of the United States. That’s had a lot of people talking about sexual orientation and politics. Spencer Buckler will introduce you to a junior at USC trying to figure out what al...

International Relations: Coming to America You probably remember the impeachment trial and have heard talk about relations between Ukraine and Russia, but what you may not have heard about is the conflict that started it all. On this episode, reporter Brielle Oakley sits down with foreign exchange student Yehor Shtanko to share a story on the war in Ukraine and coming to America. Produced and edit...

Health & Safety: Mackenzie Johnson It’s 4 o’clock in the morning. You’ve set multiple alarms because you are not great at waking up that early and you don’t want to be late for practice. Then there’s school, work, and practice again. This is the life of an athlete. On this episode, reporter Dan Stein introduces us to an athlete with more than your typical story to tell. Produced and edited by...

Health & Safety: The Helpful Hands Young people often think that they’re invincible. Sure, life has its stressful moments, college isn’t easy, and life loves to throw curveballs at you, but 22-year-old Ali Bruning never expected life to take the turn it did about a year and a half ago when a persistent pain led her to the doctor's office. Produced and edited by Spencer Buckler and Alison Bruni...

Corona Chronicles: Combating Misinformation During the summer of 2020, the coronavirus has been the biggest topic of discussion. There's been a lot of information thrown around, some of it true and some of it false. Dr. Kelly Kenison created a Facebook group that serves as a hub of scientific information during this time. In today’s edition of Corona Chronicles, reporter Reid Van Cott introduces u...

Corona Chronicles: Cocky's Reading Express During the Coronavirus Pandemic, many organizations here at UofSC have been forced to stop what they’re doing. The goal is to keep students, faculty and staff safe. But one organization has found some creative solutions so they can keep helping kids across the Palmetto State. We’re talking about Cocky’s Reading Express – a program that usually involves Uo...

Corona Chronicles: Teachers and Education With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across America closed their doors to face-to-face learning. Teachers and students were asked to continue their education through online platforms for the rest of the school year. Many students, especially high-school seniors, were distraught over the loss of major milestones, like prom and graduation. Chance...

Corona Chronicles: Meals on Wheels Greenville Although millions of Americans are impacted by COVID-19, the virus has proven to strike senior citizens harder than most demographic groups. Not only are the elderly more at risk of dying from the disease they are sometimes food insecure and often isolated. In today’s edition of Corona Chronicles, reporter Abby Druckenmiller takes us to the Meals on Wh...

Corona Chronicles: Mutual Aid Midlands The novel coronavirus pandemic has illuminated a new way to meet community needs – mutual aid. According to the Stanford Social Innovation Review, these projects are a “model of community resilience and collective empowerment” that is working. Columbia, S.C., has its own mutual aid project – Mutual Aid Midlands. In March, a group of Carolina residents noticed...