New Arts Journalism

For @fnewsmagazine, Priyanka Kumar - @foundwhensought - examines the constant snubbing of @BTS_twt at the GRAMMYs, and what it takes to succeed in the Western world as a non-Western pop act. buff.ly/3kFs3Vf

For@fnewsmagazine first-year Nadya Kelly writes about Chicago’s Fashion Show, where the modus operandi was: "Dress to impress. No gym shoes. No jeans. But most importantly? Be extra." buff.ly/3LzZaFM

Priyanka Kumar @foundwhensought writes for @fnewsmagazine about the relationship artists have with social media.buff.ly/3vAdI2I

Also for @fnewsmagazine, Emilly Andrade unpacks Hulu's Pam & Tommy. As she reminds us, "We owe Pamela Anderson an apology." buff.ly/3F9PeAs

Listen to Adventure in Atacama, @OchentaPodcasts's latest choose your own adventure show, on Spotify. Alum Luis López Levi @huichmiloc (MANAJ 2020) is the lead sound designer, and has done some voice acting on it! buff.ly/3w1AqzO

Also for @fnewsmagazine, first-year Nick Lykoudis reviews William Basinski’s seminal ambient album, “The Disintegration Loops.” buff.ly/3ydwazN

Second-year Priyanka Kumar @foundwhensought explores the wave of TikTok Sherlocks for @fnewsmagazine. buff.ly/3OSaOhn

Lori Waxman writes for @hyperallergic about how four Chicago galleries explore the art of arranging.buff.ly/3OSaI9v

Alum KT Hawbaker (MANAJ 2017) recently became the communications manager for Builders Vision, a social impact platform that supports organizations such as 3Arts and the Chicago Artist Census.

First-year Nick Lykoudis explored the magnetic charm of the B-52's self-titled debut album for F Newsmagazine. buff.ly/3xd7E1o

Lori Waxman reviewed Meriem Bennani’s Life on the CAPS, on view at the Renaissance Society, for the @chicagotribune.buff.ly/3JjA5wX

Second-year Zephanie Battle accepted the position of Media Intern with the Office of Public Affairs at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) - @NMAAHC - for the upcoming Summer 2022 season.

Second-year Emilly Andrade - @emillysa96 - wrote a love-letter to Glee for @fnewsmagazine, looking back on how the show shaped her friendships, language skills, and life. buff.ly/38pLKxm

Margaret Hawkins wrote about the Ray Johnson exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago - @artinstitutechi - for Visual Art Source.buff.ly/37unZDK

For @fnewsmagazine, Emilly Andrade @emillysa96 wrote about cancel culture in the age of the gossip empires. buff.ly/3DUJqua

(cntd.) Managing Editor Parker won awards for the best Photo Essay (p.12), and General News Photo (p.13). Olivia won awards for two SAIC Beat podcasts, as well as an Honorable Mention for In-depth Reporting. Congratulations!

First-year Parker Yamasaki and alum @oliviacanny (MANAJ 2021) were recognized by the Illinois College Press Association for their work for @fnewsmagazine.

As of Dec 2021, MANAJ 2015 alum @VasiaRigou has been a Writer and Copy Editor at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) HQ in Chicago. She's also a HATCH Curatorial Resident at the Chicago Artists's Coalition for 2022-2023.

First-year Parker Yamasaki covered artist Bana Abidi's VAP talk for SAIC's for F Newsmagazine. Her solo exhibition, The Man Who Talked Until He Disappeared, is on view at the MCA through June 5. buff.ly/3v2sSMD

First-year Parker Yamasaki wrote in @newcity about how the Art Institute and SAIC formed a historic union.buff.ly/3hYWdl2