The Minor Bird has been Chatham’s premier undergraduate literary magazine for 91 years, a publication where students of all majors can submit and publish work. In our latest student organization spotlight, we caught up with co-Editors-in-Chief, Abigail Kneuss and John Mamas to see what is in store for the Spring 2021 term.

As we head into the heart of winter here at Chatham, you may be asking yourself— what is there to do? With safety procedures in place that prevent us from our usual winter activities, getting creative in the coming months is essential. Check out seven things you can do this winter to safely stay entertained.

The theme of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration comes from a quote by Representative John Lewis, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, the Office of Student Engagement, and the Diversity & Inclusion Council for a wide-range of events rooted in activism and positive change in our communities, including a keynote address from Pittsburgh author, Deesha Philyaw.

2020 has been a monumental year for the Chatham community bringing with it a need for resiliency that our students, faculty, and staff have taken in stride. Read on to learn what a few of our community’s members have learned this year and what they’ll be leaving behind to enter the new year with hope and optimism.

Landon Dawson ‘21 is a student dedicated to making the world a more accepting and inclusive space. As a Psychology major going into the field of Social Work, and the president of the Queer Student Alliance, his plans are already underway. Learn more about him and his goals for after his upcoming graduation in this for students, by students feature!

As the student-led media outlet on campus, the Communiqué strives to help students stay informed and engaged about what’s happening at Chatham. In our latest Student Organization Spotlight, we chat with Communiqué Editor-in-Chief, Alice Crow and Faculty Advisor, Sara Bauknecht about what it’s like to work for the outlet.

Natalie Callahan ‘23 is an artist, an entrepreneur, and the head of the new Fashion Club here at Chatham. Learn more about Natalie, her artistic inspirations, and her plans for the future in this for-students, by-students feature!

Wondering what’s possible when you choose to transfer to Chatham? Transfer student and International Studies major, Ava Meyer takes us through the ins and outs of the transfer process, highlighting everything from student life to financial aid opportunities.

Join Marketing & Communications student employees Abbi Kneuss ‘23 and Chenoa Baker ‘21 as they share their tried-and-true study methods.

The first Friday of December typically marks Chatham’s holiday traditions of Candlelight, Eggnog, and Holiday Ball. And while we’re sad that we can’t celebrate together in person, we’ve compiled this list of ways you can recreate the magic of these traditions at home.

If you’re up a creek without a paddle, we’re happy to offer you an OAAR— the Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources, that is! With the end of the year right around the corner, we spoke to Academic Access Specialist Cassidy Hruska about the OAAR’s offerings, study tips, test anxiety, and more.

Fanghao "Edge" Tian, is a filmmaker, a photographer, a traveler, an actor, a dreamer, and a friend to all. We recently joined him to talk before his upcoming graduation in December. Learn more about him, his dreams for the future, and his plan for saying goodbye in this for-students, by-students feature!